A REFINED CLASSIC 1955 ATOMIC RANCH! 275 Ridge Rd was home to Palm Springs celebrity photographer, Paul Pospesil from 1955 to 1999. This mid-century stunner is located in the highly coveted & historic Mesa neighborhood of south Palm Springs. Known as the Hollywood Hills of Palm Springs the Mesa has been home to celebrities past and present. Tucked away in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mts this hillside enclave enjoys shelter from the rushing wind and the blazing summer sun. The redesign of this mid-mod includes notable butterfly roofline to enhance & enlarge the stylish home. The timeless open plan design includes vaulted ceilings & lots of glass bringing the outdoors in and flooding the space with tons of natural light. A handsome stacked stone fireplace anchors this space. The adjacent open kitchen is sleek & contemporary in design with granite surfaces & stainless appliances including wine fridge & warming drawer. Fantastic outdoor entertaining space includes pool with waterfall feature & a complete outdoor kitchen! Third BR/BA is separate entrance casita! All new landscape with native plants & a hilltop dining gazebo with amazing up-close mountain views. The location of this home is stellar offering elevated views of the rugged beauty only found in the Mesa. The hidden secret under all this beauty is a vintage bomb shelter that once housed the photographers dark room. The space is enormous and possible uses are limited only by your imagination!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$744Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dan Valentino•DRE #00697107• Valentino & Valentino R E
•760-218-6033 (agent)
•dmvalentino@aol.com (agent)
Listed by Debi Valentino•DRE #01209041• Valentino & Valentino R E
Bought with Scott Timberlake•DRE #01257645• Realty Trust
Source:GPSMLS #219095877
Redfin Estimate
$1,882,706
$483K since sold in January 2024$110K since August
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This home's estimate is 8.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.
A REFINED CLASSIC 1955 ATOMIC RANCH! 275 Ridge Rd was home to Palm Springs celebrity photographer, Paul Pospesil from 1955 to 1999. This mid-century stunner is located in the highly coveted & historic Mesa neighborhood of south Palm Springs. Known as the Hollywood Hills of Palm Springs the Mesa has been home to celebrities past and present. Tucked away in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mts this hillside enclave enjoys shelter from the rushing wind and the blazing summer sun. The redesign of this mid-mod includes notable butterfly roofline to enhance & enlarge the stylish home. The timeless open plan design includes vaulted ceilings & lots of glass bringing the outdoors in and flooding the space with tons of natural light. A handsome stacked stone fireplace anchors this space. The adjacent open kitchen is sleek & contemporary in design with granite surfaces & stainless appliances including wine fridge & warming drawer. Fantastic outdoor entertaining space includes pool with waterfall feature & a complete outdoor kitchen! Third BR/BA is separate entrance casita! All new landscape with native plants & a hilltop dining gazebo with amazing up-close mountain views. The location of this home is stellar offering elevated views of the rugged beauty only found in the Mesa. The hidden secret under all this beauty is a vintage bomb shelter that once housed the photographers dark room. The space is enormous and possible uses are limited only by your imagination!
GPSMLS #16175982
Dec 8, 2016
Sold
$960,000
$380/sq ft
Nov 25, 2016
Pending
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Nov 5, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 30, 2016
Listed
$899,000
$355/sq ft
+18
275 Ridge Road was home to Palm Springs celebrity photographer, Paul Pospesil, from 1955 to 1999. This Classic 1955 Atomic Ranch Style Home is located in the highly desirable and historic Mesa neighborhood of south Palm Springs. It even has a secret bomb shelter basement built under it's 12,632 sq ft lot. An artful remodel including butterfly roof has enhanced and enlarged this stylish home. The spacious open floor-plan includes vaulted ceilings with lots of glass bringing the outdoors in and flooding the great room with light. A handsome stacked-stone fireplace anchors the space. The adjacent, open kitchen is sleek and contemporary with granite and stainless finishes including wine fridge & warming drawer. Fantastic outdoor entertaining space includes pool with waterfall features, spa, complete outdoor kitchen and hilltop dining gazebo on "bunker hill" with amazing up-close mountain views!
Public Records
May 11, 2004
Sold
$550,000
$217/sq ft
GPSMLS #21176639
Apr 18, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2003
Listed
$589,000
$233/sq ft
GPSMLS #21171713
Mar 2, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 1, 2004
Listed
$599,000
$237/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1999
Sold
$165,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,835 (−25.7%)
$499,801 + $928,198
$1,427,999
2024
$22,672 (+64.2%)
$499,801 + $928,198
$1,427,999
2023
$13,808 (−0.1%)
$644,876 + $1,197,624
$1,842,500
2022
$13,826 (+2.1%)
$374,813 + $696,082
$1,070,895
2021
$13,544 (+4.8%)
$367,464 + $682,434
$1,049,898
2020
$12,929 (+1.8%)
$360,259 + $669,053
$1,029,312
2019
$12,704 (+1.9%)
$356,565 + $662,193
$1,018,758
2018
$12,465 (+1.5%)
$349,574 + $649,209
$998,783
2017
$12,280 (+41.0%)
$336,000 + $624,000
$960,000
2016
$8,708 (+2.6%)
$336,000 + $624,000
$960,000
2015
$8,491 (+15.7%)
$185,000 + $497,000
$682,000
2014
$7,339 (−1.6%)
$158,000 + $424,000
$582,000
2013
$7,460 (+15.7%)
$158,000 + $424,000
$582,000
2012
$6,446 (−1.0%)
$158,000 + $424,000
$582,000
2011
$6,512 (+6.4%)
$141,000 + $377,000
$518,000
2010
$6,120 (+4.2%)
$144,000 + $385,000
$529,000
2009
$5,873 (−7.2%)
$135,000 + $350,000
$485,000
2008
$6,331
$130,000 + $337,000
$467,000
Tax history for 275 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,835 (−25.7%)
$499,801 + $928,198
$1,427,999
2024
$22,672 (+64.2%)
$499,801 + $928,198
$1,427,999
2023
$13,808 (−0.1%)
$644,876 + $1,197,624
$1,842,500
2022
$13,826 (+2.1%)
$374,813 + $696,082
$1,070,895
2021
$13,544 (+4.8%)
$367,464 + $682,434
$1,049,898
2020
$12,929 (+1.8%)
$360,259 + $669,053
$1,029,312
2019
$12,704 (+1.9%)
$356,565 + $662,193
$1,018,758
2018
$12,465 (+1.5%)
$349,574 + $649,209
$998,783
2017
$12,280 (+41.0%)
$336,000 + $624,000
$960,000
2016
$8,708 (+2.6%)
$336,000 + $624,000
$960,000
2015
$8,491 (+15.7%)
$185,000 + $497,000
$682,000
2014
$7,339 (−1.6%)
$158,000 + $424,000
$582,000
2013
$7,460 (+15.7%)
$158,000 + $424,000
$582,000
2012
$6,446 (−1.0%)
$158,000 + $424,000
$582,000
2011
$6,512 (+6.4%)
$141,000 + $377,000
$518,000
2010
$6,120 (+4.2%)
$144,000 + $385,000
$529,000
2009
$5,873 (−7.2%)
$135,000 + $350,000
$485,000
2008
$6,331
$130,000 + $337,000
$467,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Aug 31, 2026 • Active
Building (residential) - single family dwelling - additions/alterations
Construct an accessory dwelling unit.
Addition
ADU
Nov 6, 2025 • Final
Building (residential) - single family dwelling - additions/alterations
Construct a new accessory dwelling unit.
Addition
ADU
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.