Spectacular Mountain Views from a Timeless Mid-Century Treasure! A striking expression of sculptural Mid-Century Modern architecture, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is gracefully positioned along a gently curving, semi-private street with the feel of a cul-de-sac. Tucked within highly sought-after Sunrise Park, just one mile east of Downtown Palm Springs, the setting offers a rare combination of privacy, tranquility, and understated elegance. From the moment you enter the bright foyer, the home's authentic character comes to life. Exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light create a dramatic yet welcoming sense of space. The inviting living and dining areas are anchored by a quintessential fireplace, creating the perfect setting for relaxed evenings and effortless entertaining. Throughout the bedrooms, iconic clerestory windows frame the desert sky, bringing Palm Springs' ever-changing light into the home from dawn to dusk. The original bathrooms, offering a charming glimpse into another era, including a distinctive step-down shower that captures the character of authentic Mid-Century design. Beyond the living spaces lies a private resort-like backyard, surrounded by beautiful mature palm and fruit trees and generous room to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the desert sunshine. A sparkling angled pool, separate spa, mountain views, and spacious patio create an idyllic outdoor retreat. As evening falls, the illuminated pool and spa become a magical backdrop beneath the warm desert sky. At the front, a circular driveway provides ample off-street parking for up to three cars, in addition to the 2-car garage and driveway. The distinctive geometric breeze-block entry adds an unmistakable Palm Springs touch, creating an alluring sense of arrival and a welcoming glimpse of the architectural character within. Just minutes from Downtown Palm Springs' fine dining, boutique shops, vibrant entertainment, and nightlife, this home captures the essence of desert living. Private and peaceful at home, yet close to everything that makes Palm Springs special. Whether imagined as a full-time residence, stylish second home, private vacation retreat, or investment property, this is more than a home, it is an opportunity to experience the timeless allure of authentic Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern living. Existing solar is leased and available to be transferred or purchased by buyer upon Solar company's approval. The buyer shall verify the terms and availability.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$841Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Miriam Wydermyer•DRE #00973341• Realty One Group United
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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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About Sunrise
Park
Sunrise Park, located between E Vista Chino and E Ramon Rd, is a mid-century and residential Palm Springs neighborhood with wide, palm-lined streets and mountain-view backdrops. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Sunrise Way and E Palm Canyon Dr, where low-slung storefronts, patios, and steady foot traffic set a casual desert tempo. Post-and-beam homes, breeze-block walls, and carport-forward facades define the streetscape. Ruth Hardy Park adds lawns, courts, and a community center feel. Palm Springs Swim Center brings lap lanes and meet-day energy. The Palm Springs Air Museum nearby adds a hangar-scale cultural counterpoint to the quiet blocks.
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Offer insights
275 N Michelle Rd · $1,235,000
$1.24M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.24M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 56 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Mirrored closet doors
Foyer
Skylights
Window shutters
Sliding glass doors
Ceilings 9 feet or higher
Gas fireplace in the great room
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Shower stall
Kitchen
Built-in gas cooking appliances
Gas oven
Range hood
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Wall/window unit cooling
Central heat
Fireplace heat
Natural gas heat
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Private in-ground gunite pool, heated with gas
Private in-ground gunite spa, heated with gas
Mountain views
Home design
Detached single-family home
One level
Parking
Attached two-car garage with door opener
Driveway
4 open parking spaces
Utilities
Solar panels
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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.
Public Records
Jul 24, 2008
Sold
$555,000
$378/sq ft
GPSMLS #41321560
Jul 24, 2008
Sold
$554,900
$378/sq ft
Feb 14, 2008
Listed
$579,000
$394/sq ft
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%)
$405,912 + $1,001,249
$1,407,161
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
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,468
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total 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 4, 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
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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Historical weather
Palm Springs, CA • 92262
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Palm Springs. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 275 N Michelle Rd
$1,221,649
$13K under list price of $1.24M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $862K to $1.4M.