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About this home
Crafted in 1938 near the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, this exceptionally maintained gated sanctuary offers a respite from the world while remaining just a stroll from downtown Palm Springs. Ensconced on nearly . 51 acres in the resort town's prestigious Old Las Palmas neighborhood, the home belies its convenient setting with tranquility and exclusivity that is virtually unrivaled. A gated courtyard provides a beautiful introduction to the home, with a shaded walkway winding under a magnificent shade tree and leading to a covered entrance with double doors. The single-level residence extends approximately 2,668 square feet and presents a trio of ensuite bedrooms and three- and one-half baths. One suite opens to a private patio, and a detached guest house set near the rear of the property showcases a corner fireplace, kitchenette, and closet area with built-in desk. The main home is primed for entertaining and stylish daily living with a generous living room that is warmed by an elegant fireplace and opens to a mountain-view loggia with built-in heaters and sumptuous garden vistas. A wall of custom built-ins includes an under-counter beverage refrigerator in the formal dining room, and the recently remodeled kitchen displays a large island, custom cabinetry, top-tier appliances, quartz countertops, and an adjacent covered breakfast patio opening to the backyard. Begin and end each day in a primary suite that pampers homeowners with a spacious bedroom with covered patio, traditional wardrobes, a walk-in closet, and a private spa-caliber bath with patio, walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. Every detail is exquisite, including tumbled travertine floor tile, wood flooring, crown molding, large wood-framed windows, refined lighting, and whole-house indoor/outdoor audio. An owned solar power system includes multiple Tesla storage batteries, and a new three-zone HVAC system ensures comfort and efficiency. Thoroughly remodeled in 1960 and continually updated and modernized by its current owners, all while retaining the home's original Spanish-inspired aesthetic, the estate embraces Palm Springs' renowned indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Wood-framed French doors open most rooms to patios and gardens, and the backyard is a carefully layered paradise where tropical and desert landscaping harmonize and mature trees embellish privacy. Spacious sun and shade patios enhance entertaining, and an upgraded pool and spa feature a PebbleTec finish and Baja shelf.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Palm Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
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About Merito
Vista
Merito Vista, located between North Palm Canyon Drive and the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, is a residential and hillside Palm Springs neighborhood with midcentury lines and wide desert-sky views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Palm Canyon Drive corridor near the Palm Springs Art Museum, where gallery storefronts, design-minded boutiques, and patio dining set a polished, walkable rhythm. Architectural details lean toward low-slung modernism, crisp stucco, and indoor-outdoor courtyards that track the sun. The terrain shifts from flat streets to view-oriented slopes, giving many blocks a quiet, elevated feel. Cultural touchstones such as the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Plaza Theatre, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway shape local routines. Days often orbit around coffee runs, poolside afternoons, and sunset drives framed by mountain silhouettes.
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Offer insights
621 N Cahuilla Rd · $4,475,000
$4.59M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.59M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 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
Formal entry
Living room
Dining room
Walk-in pantry
Guest house
Unfurnished
Bedrooms
Two primary bedrooms, all bedrooms on the ground level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 quarter bathroom
Two primary bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range, gas oven, refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Individual laundry room
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating, forced-air heating, fireplace heating
Air conditioning, central air
Exterior features
Private, landscaped front and back yards with lawn
Mountain views
Private heated in-ground pool
Private heated in-ground spa
Owned solar system
Sprinkler system with timer and drip irrigation
Detached guest house with kitchenette
Home design
Detached, single-story home
Ground-level entry with no steps
Spanish style
Parking
Attached two-car garage with garage door opener
Driveway parking
On-street parking
Security
Other security features
Construction
Clay tile roof
Utilities
Water district service
Septic system
HOA & community
No homeowners association fees
Not in a gated community
Electricity and solar
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This estate is a magnificent restoration of a 1938 Old Las Palmas Spanish home on . 51 acres. The home was stripped to the framing and totally restored. Restoration includes plumbing, electrical, roof, bathrooms, kitchen, pool, and landscaping. The attention to detail and quality of all materials is more than incredible. This home is adorned with Arte de Mexico fixtures, triple lock French doors, three zones of heating and air conditioning, two charming fireplaces, deluxe kitchen, spectacular master bath and a very large master bedroom. The Casita is tucked away at the back of a beautifuly landscaped one half acre lot. All of this is located on a wonderful street with a west-facing backyard for sun and mountain views. Rarely does a restored home of this quality come on the market in Old Las Palmas. This home truly can be considered artwork.
GPSMLS #4903448
Mar 10, 2000
Sold
$625,000
$225/sq ft
Dec 10, 1999
Listed
$625,000
$225/sq ft
Walled And Gated Mini-estate On A Quiet Street Near Downtown In Las Palmas. The View Is Across A Pretty Pool/Park-like Area W/ Towering Mountain Views. Across The Pool Is A Guest House W/ Tile Roof. A Very Pretty Setting. Master Suite Has Step Down Shower
Public Records
Jan 17, 1992
Sold
$457,500
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1978
Sold
$187,500
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,639 (−2.7%)
$572,371 + $1,239,684
$1,812,055
2024
$21,207 (−1.9%)
$561,149 + $1,215,377
$1,776,526
2023
$21,618 (−0.1%)
$550,147 + $1,191,547
$1,741,694
2022
$21,646 (+2.1%)
$539,360 + $1,168,184
$1,707,544
2021
$21,196 (+10.0%)
$528,785 + $1,145,279
$1,674,064
2020
$19,265 (+2.8%)
$518,417 + $1,122,823
$1,641,240
2019
$18,740 (+4.0%)
$488,467 + $1,059,417
$1,547,884
2018
$18,028 (+4.1%)
$474,240 + $1,028,560
$1,502,800
2017
$17,323 (+11.4%)
$437,000 + $945,000
$1,382,000
2016
$15,551 (+2.9%)
$437,000 + $945,000
$1,382,000
2015
$15,115 (+3.4%)
$374,000 + $880,000
$1,254,000
2014
$14,619 (+37.2%)
$358,000 + $834,000
$1,192,000
2013
$10,653 (+2.6%)
$358,000 + $834,000
$1,192,000
2012
$10,379 (+4.7%)
$255,000 + $596,000
$851,000
2011
$9,917 (+19.5%)
$256,000 + $598,000
$854,000
2010
$8,300 (−30.8%)
$247,000 + $575,000
$822,000
2009
$11,990 (−14.8%)
$202,000 + $470,000
$672,000
2008
$14,080
$293,000 + $683,000
$976,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,772
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,772
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
505294009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
R1A
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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 112° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palm Springs, CA • 92262
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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53
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 621 N Cahuilla Rd
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Rental earnings
Est. $9,381 per month, based on comparable rentals