An exquisite mid-century modern home sits on a street to street acre of land in the heart of Central Palm Springs. The property was extensively refurbished in the year 2000 by well known local architect James Cioffi and has had many upgrades during the current ownership. Walled and gated, this estate offers total privacy with outdoor amenities that include a private tennis court, sparkling pool and spa, architecturally distinctive outdoor kitchen with indoor pool storage with refrigerator, wine bar and pool bath and a covered outdoor family room with fireplace. The indoor amenities include vast expanses of terrazzo flooring, a separate media room with large viewing screen, five bedroom suites, formal living room and dining room, art gallery entry and a state of the art chefs kitchen with eating bar and breakfast area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$807Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Louise Hampton•DRE #00802409• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
•760-320-4586 (agent)
•louise@louisehampton.com (agent)
Listed by Steven Hannegan•DRE #01365316• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Michelle White•DRE #01480882• Bennion Deville Homes
This is perhaps one of the most exquisite mid-century style homes to be offered for sale in the Palm Springs area. Unique in every way, this forty one hundred square foot, five bedroom, five bath contemporary home sits on a street to street, nearly one acre lot. This substantial property was extensively refurbished in the year 2000 by well known local architect, James Cioffi. Walled and gated, this estate offers total privacy with lush mature landscaping. Amenities would include vast expanses of terrazzo flooring, a separate media room with large viewing screen, an architecturally distinctive outdoor kitchen and bar, an interior soft water system, and a four car garage with motor court. In addition, there is an outdoor living room with fireplace, a private tennis court and inside a chef's kitchen fit for entertaining on a grand scale. The views and vistas of the San Jacinto Mountains are nothing less than breathtaking. This is an extraordinary home and an exceptional opportunity.
Public Records
Nov 2, 2004
Sold
$1,400,000
$344/sq ft
GPSMLS #41114057
Mar 29, 2002
Sold
$1,200,000
$295/sq ft
Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$1,495,000
$367/sq ft
TRULY ONE OF THE FINEST MID-CENTURY OFFERINGS! THIS CELEBRITY ESTATE IN THE HISTORIC MOVIE COLONY HAD A COMPLETE STUDS-UP RENOVATION IN 2000. WALLED AND GATED, THE PROPERTY OFFERS TOTAL PRIVACY ON A STREET-TO-STREET LOT. YOU'LL BE HOOKED FROM THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE AT THE ELECTRIC GATES AND VIEW THE CAT HEAD BLOCK THAT SCREENS THE STREET ELEVATION OF THE HOME. THE SEAMLESS FLOW OF TERRAZZO FLOORS WILL GUIDE YOU INSIDE, THROUGH THE STUNNING INTERIORS, AND BACK OUT AGAIN TO THE OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE! THE GROUNDS INCLUDE A PRIVATE TENNIS COURT, POOL, SPA AND OUTRAGEOUS COOKING ISLAND/BAR FOR ALL YOUR ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS. TRULY A MUST SEE!
Public Records
Aug 27, 1999
Sold
$640,000
$157/sq ft
GPSMLS #2904128
Aug 23, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 1999
Listed
$699,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 1991
Sold
$613,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,855 (+7.4%)
$887,593 + $2,093,573
$2,981,166
2024
$32,464 (−1.9%)
$887,593 + $2,093,573
$2,981,166
2023
$33,090 (−0.1%)
$870,190 + $1,777,523
$2,647,713
2022
$33,132 (+2.1%)
$853,128 + $1,742,670
$2,595,798
2021
$32,448 (+57.6%)
$836,400 + $1,708,500
$2,544,900
2020
$20,583 (+2.8%)
$820,000 + $1,675,000
$2,495,000
2019
$20,029 (+2.0%)
$490,610 + $1,144,042
$1,634,652
2018
$19,646 (+19.8%)
$476,320 + $1,110,720
$1,587,040
2017
$16,401 (+3.3%)
$378,000 + $883,000
$1,261,000
2016
$15,878 (+0.7%)
$378,000 + $883,000
$1,261,000
2015
$15,771 (+1.3%)
$378,000 + $883,000
$1,261,000
2014
$15,567 (+5.4%)
$365,000 + $851,000
$1,216,000
2013
$14,770 (+14.9%)
$365,000 + $851,000
$1,216,000
2012
$12,853 (−9.8%)
$350,000 + $817,000
$1,167,000
2011
$14,257 (−5.0%)
$314,000 + $732,000
$1,046,000
2010
$15,004 (−21.3%)
$352,000 + $820,000
$1,172,000
2009
$19,055 (−4.3%)
$362,000 + $844,000
$1,206,000
2008
$19,915
$463,000 + $1,079,000
$1,542,000
Tax history for 1129 Tamarisk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,855 (+7.4%)
$887,593 + $2,093,573
$2,981,166
2024
$32,464 (−1.9%)
$887,593 + $2,093,573
$2,981,166
2023
$33,090 (−0.1%)
$870,190 + $1,777,523
$2,647,713
2022
$33,132 (+2.1%)
$853,128 + $1,742,670
$2,595,798
2021
$32,448 (+57.6%)
$836,400 + $1,708,500
$2,544,900
2020
$20,583 (+2.8%)
$820,000 + $1,675,000
$2,495,000
2019
$20,029 (+2.0%)
$490,610 + $1,144,042
$1,634,652
2018
$19,646 (+19.8%)
$476,320 + $1,110,720
$1,587,040
2017
$16,401 (+3.3%)
$378,000 + $883,000
$1,261,000
2016
$15,878 (+0.7%)
$378,000 + $883,000
$1,261,000
2015
$15,771 (+1.3%)
$378,000 + $883,000
$1,261,000
2014
$15,567 (+5.4%)
$365,000 + $851,000
$1,216,000
2013
$14,770 (+14.9%)
$365,000 + $851,000
$1,216,000
2012
$12,853 (−9.8%)
$350,000 + $817,000
$1,167,000
2011
$14,257 (−5.0%)
$314,000 + $732,000
$1,046,000
2010
$15,004 (−21.3%)
$352,000 + $820,000
$1,172,000
2009
$19,055 (−4.3%)
$362,000 + $844,000
$1,206,000
2008
$19,915
$463,000 + $1,079,000
$1,542,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
4,074
Year built
1938
Style
Other
County
Riverside County
APN
507262002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R1C
Single-Family Residential Zone
Established to provide a variety of low-density housing types and neighborhoods. Development standards are designed to provide protection and enhancement of the natural and urban setting consistent with the goals of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Nov 25, 2025 • Final
Building simple – hvac replacement
Replace a heating and air conditioning system with a similar unit.
HVAC
Jan 3, 2025 • Final
Building (residential) - single family dwelling - additions/alterations
Remodel a master bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
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