THE TROUSDALE VILLA: A PRIVATE CHAPTER OF PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM. Hidden within the celebrated Racquet Club Garden Villas, this singular midcentury residence is believed to have been personally chosen and, according to local lore, once occupied by visionary developer Paul Trousdale himself. Designed by William F. Cody and completed in 1960, the villa embodies the rare collaboration of Cody's architectural purity, Trousdale's luxury ethos, and the lush desert landscaping of Phil Shipley and Dudley Trudgett. One of just thirty-seven historic cottages in this Class 1 Historic District, The Trousdale Villa stands entirely alone in its distinction as the only home in the community with its own private pool, surrounded by four patios oriented to the cardinal directions. Morning light spills softly from the east, winter warmth radiates from the south, sunsets ignite the San Jacinto Mountains to the west, and northern shade provides a serene refuge in summer. Inside, Cody's signature post and beam design and walls of glass dissolve the boundary between architecture and landscape, creating a seamless dialogue of openness and tranquility. The interiors preserve their modernist integrity, enhanced by thoughtful updates that merge heritage with contemporary materials and systems refined to honor the home's original spirit. Beyond its private sanctuary, residents enjoy access to the resort-style community pool and spa, water features, and sculpted pathways that meander through towering palms and reflective ponds, hallmarks of the Racquet Club Garden Villas' enduring appeal. Regularly featured in Modernism Week and celebrated in design publications, this enclave remains one of Palm Springs' most admired architectural settings. Eligible for the Mills Act, the property offers potential tax advantages for preservation-minded owners, along with fee simple land ownership and 14-day short-term rental eligibility. Steps from the Uptown Design District, where cafes, galleries, boutiques, and dining pulse with desert sophistication, The Trousdale Villa represents a convergence of history, architecture, and privacy living artifact of Palm Springs modernism and an opportunity rarely found in any era.
CondoProperty Type
1964Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$788Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Leonardo Montenegro•DRE #01413476• Keller Williams Luxury Homes
•760-464-5600 (agent)
•leonardo@theleonardogroup.com (agent)
Bought with Dale Line•DRE #02104185• Corcoran Icon Properties
Association Pool, In Ground Pool, Fenced Pool, Private Pool, Community Pool
Community Spa, Heated Spa, In Ground Spa, Fenced Spa
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Condo/Co-Op
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
Zoning: RGA
Special Zoning: None
Lot Description: Gated Community, Back Yard, Yard
Property Features
Brick Wall
Sprinkler System
Has View
View: Mountains, Tree Top, Trees/Woods, Pool
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 504-131-052
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: In Connected and Paid
Water: Water District
Water District: Desert Water Agency
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Management Company Name: Personalized Property Management
Management Company Phone:
HOA Information
Amenities: Gated Community, Spa, Pool, Association Maintains Landscape, Association Pet Rules, Guest Parking
Fee #1: $920
Fee #1 Frequency: Monthly
Fees Include Cable TV, Fees IncludeTrash, Fees Include Water, Fees Include Sewer
AssociationPetRules: Assoc Pet Rules, Yes
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 37
Community Features: Community Mailbox
Athletic Court: None
School Information
School District: Palm Springs Unified
Location Information
Unit Floor In Building: 1
Complex Name: Racquet Club Garden Villas
Directions: From N Indian Canyon Dr. Continue until turning right onto W San Carlos Rd. Then turn left onto Zanjero Rd. Soon after Zanjero Rd turns right and becomes W Dominguez Rd. Continue forward and turn left onto N De Anza Rd. Then lastly onto Cabrillo Rd with the community entrance on the left. After entering gate, continue to the right. Park in the back
Cross Streets: Cabrillo Rd and N De Anza Rd
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Riverside County
APN: 504131052
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: CC and R, Homeowners Association, Pet Restrictions, Property Report
Listing Information
Inclusions: Dishwasher, Range, Fridge, Microwave, Washer and Dryer.
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional