A landmark Palm Springs estate in the heart of The Movie Colony, considered a crown jewel of mid-century modernism, is available for the first time since earning a Class 1 historic designation. Representing the pinnacle of meticulous preservation, the designation ensures that the William F. Cody-designed home will forever be protected. Its unique, geometric floor plan is among the features that set it apart. With 26-foot-high ceiling peaks finished with sandblasted Douglas fir, expansive glass, terrazzo floors and resort-style outdoor living spaces, the Abernathy home blends luxury with privacy and tranquility against a canvas of desert mountain views. Its undeniable versatility extends to entertaining, thanks to a recently reimagined kitchen finished with design-aligned Poggenpohl cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances. Nothing has been spared in this exquisite William Cody architectural "masterwork. "
The Movie Colony, located between North Palm Canyon Drive and East Vista Chino, is a historic and residential Palm Springs neighborhood with midcentury-modern streetscapes and celebrity-era charm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Palm Canyon Drive corridor near the Palm Springs Art Museum, where gallery storefronts, design-forward boutiques, and patio dining set a polished desert tempo. Architectural lines run from Spanish Revival to crisp postwar modernism, with deep setbacks, palms, and mountain views shaping the daily backdrop. Ruth Hardy Park adds lawns, courts, and a community center that anchor outdoor routines. The Palm Springs Art Museum and the Plaza Theatre keep culture close, while the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway frames weekend escapes into cooler air.
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611 N Phillips Rd · $9,995,000
$10M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $10M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bar
Cathedral-vaulted ceilings
High ceilings
Built-ins
Three fireplaces, including one in the living room
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
4 three-quarter bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Shower and tub
Powder room
Double vanities
Sunken tub
Kitchen
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Water purifier
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Range/oven
Bar ice maker
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Interior laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Terrazzo
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Air conditioning
Central cooling
Multi-zone cooling
Exterior features
Covered and open patios
Gunite pool
Heated in-ground private pool
Private in-ground spa, gas-heated
Fire pit
Cabana
Block wall
Front, rear, and side sprinklers
Drip irrigation system
Sprinkler timer
Mountain and pool views
Corner lot
Paved street
Walk street
Sliding glass doors
Service entrance
Home design
Detached single-family residence
One level
Faces east
Parking
Driveway
Detached carport with 8 spaces
Automatic driveway gate
Security
Gated
Automatic gate
Alarm system
Carbon monoxide detectors
Smoke detectors
Construction
Historical
Custom built
Concrete slab foundation
Shake and wood roof
Utilities
Solar panels
Connected sewer
Public water
Electricity and solar
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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
Sep 10, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - single family dwelling - additions/alterations
Demolish the existing kitchen and replace it with a new one. Demolish the existing laundry cabinets and relocate two sets of stacked washers and dryers to a new laundry area at the carport. Install a new washer and dryer at the existing laundry location and protect all historical details.
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
17% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 112° expected this year, 24 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
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Sun exposure
29/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
3.3 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 611 N Phillips Rd
$9,593,204
$402K under list price of $10.00M
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