Set your destination to quintessential, blast-from-the-past, Palm Springs! This charming, midcentury modern, Atomic-ranch style beauty is your perfect "cocktails and sun bathing" paradise! Built in 1963, this home celebrates big windows; a tongue and groove carport; beautiful use of interior and exterior breeze-blocks, concrete floors, and a spacious open-concept kitchen / dining area with a mountain-view swimming pool in a king-sized, private and fenced backyard. A beautiful front room offers bright views and a formal entertaining area. The kitchen has granite counters and a breakfast bar. The master bedroom has a step-in shower and lovely front yard view. A big den is the perfect place to "Netflix and chill" with lots of trendy built-in bookshelves and direct access to the pool area. Indoor laundry, two storage sheds, all appliances, too. Vacation rental history available. You own the land, no HOA, and NO POWER LINES! Available turn-key FURNISHED as per inventory list!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Roddy de la Garza•DRE #01995374• Redfin
•323-696-5375 (agent)
•roddy@roddydelagarza.com (agent)
Bought with Brooks Oldridge•DRE #01963509• Sotheby's International Realty
Great location. No HOA. No powerline views. Great mountain views to the west. Amazing backyard living with swimming pool, newer pool heater. Gas fire feature. Inside offers generous living space. Interior laundry. Spacious master suite. Lots of...
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Here is your chance to own a gorgeous mid century Ranch Style home in Palm Springs. Built in 1963, this three bedroom two baths Atomic Ranch boast of a large living room, Kitchen/dining area and a large entertainment/den area making this property almost 1500 square feet. The decorative screen blocks and the soaring tongue and groove carport define and set this mid century gem high above the rest. The same block pattern is repeated in the kitchen area, creating a very modern and chic look. Current owner added pool heater and pump last year. Also upgraded both bathrooms and added a fire pit. Beautiful pool and outdoor area with breathtaking views of the mountain. There are NO POWER LINES. Furniture available outside of escrow. Vacation rental income sheet for 2015/2016 available.
GPSMLS #214022214
Jul 18, 2014
Sold
$367,500
$246/sq ft
Jul 14, 2014
Pending
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Jun 19, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2014
Listed
$375,000
$251/sq ft
+19
SMASHING Mid Century American Ranch. .. from the Atomic Era. 3 (or 4) beds, 2 Baths, HUGE Living Room, Streamlined Kitchen with Big Granite Breakfast Counter, Sleek, Sexy Black Appliances. Cool Pool, Elegant Grey Epoxy Floors complimented with Soft Grey Short Shag Carpet. Decorative Brick accents outside and in Kitchen/Dining area. Major outdoor spaces, New Charcoal (grey) DG with beautiful shrubbery, Private: Walled on North side with Soft Greenery on mountain (West) side and NO POWER LINES, (one of the few areas in PS where power lines are buried), 2 Car Carport with Soaring T & G Ceilings, Tons of Attractive Storage Spaces, New Concrete Driveway, CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN. EASILY the BEST, BEST deal in Palm Springs, Almost 1500 SF and less than $267.50 per SF. unheard of nowadays. Ride the new wave; Be one of the first to own an unsung American Classic THE RANCH.
GPSMLS #213002977
May 27, 2014
Price Changed
$375,000
$251/sq ft
May 27, 2014
Listing Removed
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Mar 31, 2014
Price Changed
$399,900
$267/sq ft
Jan 22, 2014
Price Changed
$449,900
$301/sq ft
Nov 3, 2013
Listed
$489,900
$328/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 2013
Sold
$300,000
$201/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,426 (−1.5%)
$81,181 + $535,802
$616,983
2024
$7,538 (−1.8%)
$81,181 + $535,802
$616,983
2023
$7,677 (−0.1%)
$79,590 + $525,297
$604,887
2022
$7,685 (+2.1%)
$78,030 + $514,998
$593,028
2021
$7,529 (+18.1%)
$76,500 + $504,900
$581,400
2020
$6,374 (+1.7%)
$75,000 + $495,000
$570,000
2019
$6,265 (+1.9%)
$159,181 + $332,157
$491,338
2018
$6,149 (+1.5%)
$156,060 + $325,645
$481,705
2017
$6,059 (+24.1%)
$150,000 + $313,000
$463,000
2016
$4,882 (+4.2%)
$150,000 + $313,000
$463,000
2015
$4,684 (+20.6%)
$111,677 + $261,426
$373,103
2014
$3,885 (+300.7%)
$95,000 + $205,000
$300,000
2013
$970 (+7.3%)
$95,000 + $205,000
$300,000
2012
$903 (+4.8%)
$10,790 + $58,829
$69,619
2011
$862 (−1.5%)
$10,579 + $57,676
$68,255
2010
$876 (−0.2%)
$10,372 + $56,546
$66,918
2009
$877 (+6.5%)
$10,296 + $56,124
$66,420
2008
$824
$10,321 + $56,258
$66,579
Tax history for 2161 N Blando Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,426 (−1.5%)
$81,181 + $535,802
$616,983
2024
$7,538 (−1.8%)
$81,181 + $535,802
$616,983
2023
$7,677 (−0.1%)
$79,590 + $525,297
$604,887
2022
$7,685 (+2.1%)
$78,030 + $514,998
$593,028
2021
$7,529 (+18.1%)
$76,500 + $504,900
$581,400
2020
$6,374 (+1.7%)
$75,000 + $495,000
$570,000
2019
$6,265 (+1.9%)
$159,181 + $332,157
$491,338
2018
$6,149 (+1.5%)
$156,060 + $325,645
$481,705
2017
$6,059 (+24.1%)
$150,000 + $313,000
$463,000
2016
$4,882 (+4.2%)
$150,000 + $313,000
$463,000
2015
$4,684 (+20.6%)
$111,677 + $261,426
$373,103
2014
$3,885 (+300.7%)
$95,000 + $205,000
$300,000
2013
$970 (+7.3%)
$95,000 + $205,000
$300,000
2012
$903 (+4.8%)
$10,790 + $58,829
$69,619
2011
$862 (−1.5%)
$10,579 + $57,676
$68,255
2010
$876 (−0.2%)
$10,372 + $56,546
$66,918
2009
$877 (+6.5%)
$10,296 + $56,124
$66,420
2008
$824
$10,321 + $56,258
$66,579
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,495
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
501162019
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
Oct 1, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - re-roof
Remove the existing shingles and install new shingles on a residential building.
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
Garage
Carport Attached, Driveway - Concrete
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower Stall, Tile
Kitchen Information
Free Standing Gas, Microwave, Oven, Range
Granite Counters, Open to Family Room
Laundry Information
Laundry in Unit
Additional Rooms
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
Den
Breakfast Bar, Den, Dining Area, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio Open, Utility Room