PRICE REDUCTION! "The Aluminum House" An exceptional and rare architectural find in the heart of the Movie Colony East/Ruth Hardy Park neighborhood. What makes this home unique is that it features an all aluminum frame, an extremely unusual building material in 1953. Only Albert Frey, in Palm Springs, was known to have used the material in the construction of homes. Aluminum is lightweight, strong, resistant to mold, warping and termite damage. Clearly way ahead of its time, this light filled home has been remodeled with a vigilant respect for the homes simplicity and zen like sophistication. This is both a special and significant home. .. a must see for any mid-century architecture aficionado. Property sold turn key furnished with some exceptions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$779Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gary Pisula•DRE #01218921• Desert Lifestyle Properties
•760-409-9183 (agent)
•gary.pisula@yahoo.com (agent)
Contact: 760-646-8886
Bought with Gary Pisula•DRE #01218921• Desert Lifestyle Properties
PRICE REDUCTION! "The Aluminum House" An exceptional and rare architectural find in the heart of the Movie Colony East/Ruth Hardy Park neighborhood. What makes this home unique is that it features an all aluminum frame, an extremely unusual building material in 1953. Only Albert Frey, in Palm Springs, was known to have used the material in the construction of homes. Aluminum is lightweight, strong, resistant to mold, warping and termite damage. Clearly way ahead of its time, this light filled home has been remodeled with a vigilant respect for the homes simplicity and zen like sophistication. This is both a special and significant home. .. a must see for any mid-century architecture aficionado. Property sold turn key furnished with some exceptions.
GPSMLS #41457445
Sep 28, 2012
Sold
$395,000
$393/sq ft
Jul 21, 2012
Listed
$399,000
$397/sq ft
The Aluminum House. An exceptional and rare architectural find in the heart of the Movie Colony East/Ruth Hardy Park neighborhood. What makes this home unique is that it features an all aluminum frame, an extremely unusual building material in 1953. Only Albert Frey, in Palm Springs, was known to have used the material in the construction of homes. Aluminum is lightweight, strong, resistant to mold, warping and termite damage. Clearly way ahead of its time, this light filled home has been remodeled with a vigilant respect for the homes simplicity and zen like sophistication. This is both a special and significant home. .. a must see for any mid-century architecture aficionado.
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,004
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
507292011
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Mar 11, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - single family dwelling - additions/alterations
Replace windows and remodel two bathrooms.
Bathroom
Remodel
Sep 19, 2023 • Final
Building (residential) - re-roof
Sweep off the existing spray polyurethane foam system and apply an elastomeric coating.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Garage Description: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Room Information
Rooms: Other
Kitchen Features: Galley Kitchen
Laundry Location: In Garage
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator, Washer
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Building Style: Mid Century
Building # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: One
Foundation: Slab
Exterior Features
Fencing: Block
Has Sprinklers
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Location: Private
Pool Description: Private
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.1399
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Irrigation: Drip System
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Other
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached/Detached: Attached
Location
Location Information
Directions: Heading north on Indian Canyon, turn right at Alejo
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,004
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Riverside County
APN: 507292011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Around this home
Schools
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Palm Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
2/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
16% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 112° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$743,000 – $899,000
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