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Palm Springs,CA 92262
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,532 sqft
Price per Sqft $975
MLS Listing ID CL24445287
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1962
Lot Size 10,019 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Property Description
Introducing Steel House Number 1, a mid-century modern masterpiece by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison. Built in the early 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company, this historic home is one of only seven steel houses and one of just two featuring the signature folded-plate roofline that defines its iconic aesthetic. Located in Palm Springs' Racquet Club Road Estates, this home was part of an ambitious plan to create low-maintenance, prefabricated steel houses designed to withstand desert conditions resisting warping, pests, earthquakes, and fire. Sixty years on, the steel framing remains structurally sound, testifying to its innovative construction.In 2014, Wexler himself was consulted during the tasteful restoration. Iconic features like eight-foot glass panels, sliding doors, and clerestory windows have been preserved, offering remarkable mountain views and visual interest throughout.Inside, an open floor plan features formal living and dining areas, a den overlooking a private backyard with a heated saltwater boomerang-shaped pool, and an open kitchen ideal for entertaining. The home boasts two spacious bedrooms, perfect for hosting guests, both offering mountain views and direct outdoor access. The main bedroom includes an en-suite bath, while the guest room
Location
State CA
County Riverside
Area Listing
Zoning R1
Interior
Interior Features Den,Family Room
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace No
Appliance Dishwasher,Refrigerator
Laundry Dryer,Washer,Inside
Exterior
Pool In Ground
View Y/N true
View Mountain(s),Other
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool true
Building
Story 1
Level or Stories One Story
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 501031012