Eloise & her husband Trenton started ''Dunphy Construction'' building commercial and residential projects in the South Bay and Los Angeles. The Dunphy's moved to Rancho Mirage in 1955. They built projects for the next 25 years, which included the first Sandpiper Condos on El Paseo. Eloise was the first female general building contractor in the valley, she was the first chapter president for National Assoc. of Women in Construction. 275 N Michele Drive was built by Dunphy Construction and stands as a testament to classic Mid-Century design and construction quality. The house is uniquely sited on the lot ensuring a smart and proportioned home for the surrounding space. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, pool, spa, garage, and timeless design. Leased solar system is 33 panels, 11.39 kW, (DC); 10.92kW (AC). Solar lease will be transferred to buyer(s) or available to purchase, outright.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$822Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matt Tapscott•DRE #01803972• Expoint Realty
This mid-century home is exactly what you have been looking for. Get out your list of needs and wants and start checking off; it's in a quiet location in central Palm Springs on a large lot, it has awesome mountain views, the main living space looks through walls of glass to the patio pool & spa, there's a fireplace, there are a variety of fruit trees, a swamp cooler, a motorized retractable sun shade, poured stone counter tops in a sky-lit kitchen, plantation shutters and post and beam ceilings. You can also check off that the house is situated on the lot at an angle to optimize the views, it has a 2 car finished garage, cared for mechanicals, a double insulated roof, double paned windows and doors, ceramic tile, a walled yard with easy to care for desert landscaping and it's on fee land. Stop by and see for yourself that this could be exactly what you have been looking for.
Public Records
Dec 5, 1997
Sold
$133,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,273 (−2.6%)
$397,953 + $981,617
$1,379,570
2024
$16,713 (−1.9%)
$397,953 + $981,617
$1,379,570
2023
$17,033 (−0.1%)
$390,150 + $962,370
$1,352,520
2022
$17,054 (+196.2%)
$382,500 + $943,500
$1,326,000
2021
$5,758 (+4.6%)
$375,000 + $925,000
$1,300,000
2020
$5,503 (+1.7%)
$127,594 + $298,123
$425,717
2019
$5,410 (+1.9%)
$126,286 + $295,067
$421,353
2018
$5,310 (+1.5%)
$123,810 + $289,282
$413,092
2017
$5,233 (+3.0%)
$119,004 + $278,049
$397,053
2016
$5,082 (+4.2%)
$119,004 + $278,049
$397,053
2015
$4,876 (+1.3%)
$116,671 + $272,598
$389,269
2014
$4,814 (+16.8%)
$112,669 + $263,246
$375,915
2013
$4,122 (+13.6%)
$112,669 + $263,246
$375,915
2012
$3,630 (−18.8%)
$94,000 + $221,000
$315,000
2011
$4,472 (−5.1%)
$86,000 + $200,000
$286,000
2010
$4,714 (−6.9%)
$107,805 + $251,882
$359,687
2009
$5,063 (+24.4%)
$111,000 + $260,000
$371,000
2008
$4,068
$120,000 + $281,000
$401,000
Tax history for 275 N Michelle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,273 (−2.6%)
$397,953 + $981,617
$1,379,570
2024
$16,713 (−1.9%)
$397,953 + $981,617
$1,379,570
2023
$17,033 (−0.1%)
$390,150 + $962,370
$1,352,520
2022
$17,054 (+196.2%)
$382,500 + $943,500
$1,326,000
2021
$5,758 (+4.6%)
$375,000 + $925,000
$1,300,000
2020
$5,503 (+1.7%)
$127,594 + $298,123
$425,717
2019
$5,410 (+1.9%)
$126,286 + $295,067
$421,353
2018
$5,310 (+1.5%)
$123,810 + $289,282
$413,092
2017
$5,233 (+3.0%)
$119,004 + $278,049
$397,053
2016
$5,082 (+4.2%)
$119,004 + $278,049
$397,053
2015
$4,876 (+1.3%)
$116,671 + $272,598
$389,269
2014
$4,814 (+16.8%)
$112,669 + $263,246
$375,915
2013
$4,122 (+13.6%)
$112,669 + $263,246
$375,915
2012
$3,630 (−18.8%)
$94,000 + $221,000
$315,000
2011
$4,472 (−5.1%)
$86,000 + $200,000
$286,000
2010
$4,714 (−6.9%)
$107,805 + $251,882
$359,687
2009
$5,063 (+24.4%)
$111,000 + $260,000
$371,000
2008
$4,068
$120,000 + $281,000
$401,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,468
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
502081014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 15, 2025.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage Door Opener
Has Garage
Garage Description: Attached
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Room Information
Rooms: Dining Area, Living Room
Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar
Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
Laundry Location: In Garage
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
Furnished: Unfurnished
Window Treatments: Shutters
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace(s)
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Building Style: Mid Century
Building # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: Ground
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Exterior Features
Security Safety: Security System Owned
Patio Features: Awning(s), Misters
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Location: Private
Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Spa/Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Private
Spa/Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, In Ground
Land Information
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South
Financial
Rental Information
Rental Restrictions: Yes
Has Rental Restrictions
Utilities
Utilities Information
PUD Y/N: No
Water: Water District
Water District Name: Desert Water Agency
Sewer: In Street Paid
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00
Location Information
Directions: From Farrell head West on Amado. Turn left on Sunset Way and then Right on Terry Lane. House is on right hand side on Michele.
Cross Streets: Terry
Community Information
Gated Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,468
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Riverside County
APN: 502081014
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 15, 2025
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Property As Is
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Palm Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 112° expected this year, 21 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
$1.15M – $1.39M
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