Located in South Palm Springs, within the coveted neighborhood of Taquitz River Estates, the home was originally constructed in 1956 for the owner of the famed, and iconic, Lyons Restaurant. Purchased in 2010, the home was taken down to the studs and fully renovated. Meticulously maintained, this property is a one of a kind private oasis. Open floor plan includes a light and bright chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 250 bottle wine refrigerator, ice maker , custom cabinetry with Caesarstone countertops. Adjacent is a utility/storage room. As you enter through the frosted glass door, one enjoys the light and bright expansive great room which can also be used as two separate entertainment areas. Sliding glass doors open to the grand outdoor private back of the home . A beautiful decorative wall of glass with lit niches for art, separate the formal dining area which also includes a sliding glass door to the outside kitchen with barbecue, side burner, sink, and elevated counter seating area. Enjoy indoor, outdoor entertaining. The attached casita includes a private front entrance, living room, bedroom, large bathroom with direct access to the backyard, all on its own utilities including A/C. Opposite side of the home, down the hallway include a powder room , one guest suite, currently used as an office, second ensuite guest room has a private patio opening to a lovely manicured area including an olive tree for shade. The oversized main bedroom with direct outdoor access, walk-in dual closet, bathroom with separate jacuzzi tub and access to another private outdoor area with an arched arbor of bougainvillea and a bed of roses. The vast of an acre has been enhanced to a private oasis inclusive of drought resistant landscaping with an array of over 200 plants, shrubs and trees. Tan on the ledge in the freeform pool or exercise using the swim jet system . The golf enthusiast will love the putting green. LIVE, WORK, PLAY !
Welcome to the serenity of Tahquitz River Estates in the heart of Palm Springs. This unique custom built 1956 home needs the attention to details and the TLC of a designer mind set to turn it into a moderne showcase residence. The lushly landscaped grounds feature a large pool, a covered lanai and a palapa, plus fruit trees and an enclosed yard. Inside, the galley kitchen with an eating area, the dining area with East views and the huge great room with a stone fireplace contribute towards a perfect setting for entertaining. Just to the left of entry doors, sheathed in stainless steel panels, is an office/den area lined with a bookcase wall and views to the exterior To the left is a custom etched glass wall. The attached one bedroom/bath/living room casita/guest house is an extra plus. Lots of closets throughout - Custom painted walls - Direct access from Master Bedroom suite to pool and lanai area. Priced to sell. Shown by appointment only.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1982
Sold
$95,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,586 (−2.7%)
$610,194 + $1,830,583
$2,440,777
2024
$29,365 (−1.9%)
$610,194 + $1,830,583
$2,440,777
2023
$29,931 (−0.1%)
$598,230 + $1,794,690
$2,392,920
2022
$29,969 (+361.3%)
$586,500 + $1,759,500
$2,346,000
2021
$6,497 (+4.6%)
$575,000 + $1,725,000
$2,300,000
2020
$6,208 (+1.7%)
$144,884 + $338,072
$482,956
2019
$6,102 (+1.9%)
$143,399 + $334,606
$478,005
2018
$5,989 (+1.5%)
$140,588 + $328,046
$468,634
2017
$5,902 (+3.0%)
$135,130 + $315,308
$450,438
2016
$5,731 (+4.2%)
$135,130 + $315,308
$450,438
2015
$5,501 (+1.2%)
$132,481 + $309,126
$441,607
2014
$5,434 (−1.1%)
$127,937 + $298,520
$426,457
2013
$5,492 (+5.4%)
$127,937 + $298,520
$426,457
2012
$5,211 (+3.1%)
$127,359 + $297,172
$424,531
2011
$5,055 (+135.3%)
$124,862 + $291,346
$416,208
2010
$2,148
$122,414 + $285,634
$408,048
2009
$2,146 (+7.2%)
$40,277 + $122,402
$162,679
2008
$2,003
$40,374 + $122,694
$163,068
Tax history for 646 E Morongo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,586 (−2.7%)
$610,194 + $1,830,583
$2,440,777
2024
$29,365 (−1.9%)
$610,194 + $1,830,583
$2,440,777
2023
$29,931 (−0.1%)
$598,230 + $1,794,690
$2,392,920
2022
$29,969 (+361.3%)
$586,500 + $1,759,500
$2,346,000
2021
$6,497 (+4.6%)
$575,000 + $1,725,000
$2,300,000
2020
$6,208 (+1.7%)
$144,884 + $338,072
$482,956
2019
$6,102 (+1.9%)
$143,399 + $334,606
$478,005
2018
$5,989 (+1.5%)
$140,588 + $328,046
$468,634
2017
$5,902 (+3.0%)
$135,130 + $315,308
$450,438
2016
$5,731 (+4.2%)
$135,130 + $315,308
$450,438
2015
$5,501 (+1.2%)
$132,481 + $309,126
$441,607
2014
$5,434 (−1.1%)
$127,937 + $298,520
$426,457
2013
$5,492 (+5.4%)
$127,937 + $298,520
$426,457
2012
$5,211 (+3.1%)
$127,359 + $297,172
$424,531
2011
$5,055 (+135.3%)
$124,862 + $291,346
$416,208
2010
$2,148
$122,414 + $285,634
$408,048
2009
$2,146 (+7.2%)
$40,277 + $122,402
$162,679
2008
$2,003
$40,374 + $122,694
$163,068
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14,810
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,957
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
508321009
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Dec 21, 2021.
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
May 6, 2021 • Final
Encroachment permit - legacy encroachment
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Driveway, Side By Side, Parking for Guests, 2 Car Garage, Driveway - Concrete
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 5
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 3
Interior
Bedroom Information
Ground Floor Master, Master Retreat, Master Suite, WalkInCloset, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down
Remodeled, Stone Counters, Open to Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside, Stacked Laundry in Closet
Additional Rooms
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Separated
Dining Room
Breakfast Bar, Great Room, Utility Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Dining Room, Dining Area, Patio Covered
Interior Features
Bar, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Detached/No Common Walls, Pre-wired for surround sound, Recessed Lighting, Laundry - Closet Stacked, Open Floor Plan, Wet Bar, Drywall Walls