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About this home
A rare opportunity to own an exceptionally intact work of Palm Springs architectural history. Designed by James H. McNaughton in 1967 as the Martin Lipton Residence, 690 W. Stevens Road is a remarkable surviving example of McNaughton's distinctive ''Desert Classic'' architecture, blending dramatic scale, classical composition and Hollywood Regency sensibility with the desert landscape. Set on approximately . 55 acres, the 5,633± sq. ft. residence has been carefully preserved rather than reimagined. Original monolithic-pour terrazzo floors, extraordinary 12-foot architectural windows, monumental interior spaces and original spatial relationships remain, while the pool and surrounding deck were restored to their original design. Featured in Palm Springs Life, The Desert Sun and Modernism Week publications, the residence has also welcomed hundreds of visitors during two Modernism Week events. Today, when so many mid-century homes have been extensively altered, the authenticity found here is increasingly rare. This is not a contemporary interpretation of 1960s Palm Springs architecture--the experience is already here. Dramatic views, exceptional privacy and grand indoor-outdoor spaces make this significant architectural work remarkably livable. An extraordinary opportunity to become the next steward of an authentic 1967 Palm Springs residence preserved for nearly six decades.
Vista Las Palmas, located between N Palm Canyon Drive and the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, is a midcentury-modern and hillside Palm Springs neighborhood with a grid of palm-lined streets and dramatic desert-mountain backdrops. The neighborhood reads as a living catalog of low-slung post-and-beam homes, clerestory windows, and breezeblock details. The character concentrates around the Palm Canyon Drive corridor near W Vista Chino, where patio dining, design-minded storefronts, and a steady street scene set the tone. Community touchstones include the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and the Palm Springs Convention Center. Morning light and long views shape daily rhythms, with walks that drift from quiet cul-de-sacs toward downtown’s galleries and cafés.
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Offer insights
690 W Stevens Rd · $4,850,000
$4.88M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.88M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
9 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
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Art studio
Bar
Living room
Entry
Dining room
Den or study
Sliding doors
Unfurnished
Two gas fireplaces in the den and living room
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
3 three-quarter bathrooms
Kitchen
Island
Pantry
Dishwasher
Gas cooktop
Microwave oven
Convection oven
Electric oven
Trash compactor
Refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Range hood
Warmer oven drawer
Laundry & utility
Individual laundry room
Flooring
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Central forced-air heating
Air conditioning
Exterior features
Private heated in-ground gunite pool with fountain
Private heated in-ground gunite spa
Mountain, pool, and panoramic views
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Mid-century style
One story
Ground-level entry
Parking
Circular driveway
Attached two-car garage with garage door opener
Six uncovered parking spaces
Security
Exterior security lights
Other security features
Construction
Foam roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Septic tank
HOA & community
No homeowners association fees
Not in a gated community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The curbside appeal of this Architectural Masterpiece by James McNaughton is dramatically uncommon. The wide circular drive bordered by lawns and flowers offers convenient guests parking. The dual stairway entry of this elevated hillside home anticipates glamour even before seeing the dramatic outside living spaces with an oversize Pebble Tec pool/spa. The views are 'picture postcard' perfect of what one expects to see of Palm Springs. Unobstructed panoramic and valley views of the village, the surrounding San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains. At night the village lights glitters. The architect was noted for his masterful use of glass walls, clerestory windows, spacious interiors, high 12 and 14 foot ceilings and highly polished Terrazzo floors. Whether it is pool side dinners or a large group of opera fans, the house creates unforgettable entertaining memories. The step up living room has fireplace with book Carrera Marble. The extra large dining room comfortably seats 12.
Public Records
Nov 1, 1995
Sold
$455,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1989
Sold
$850,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 1987
Sold
$525,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 21, 1984
Sold
$850,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,569 (−2.7%)
$622,117 + $1,155,371
$1,777,488
2024
$21,133 (−1.9%)
$622,117 + $1,155,371
$1,777,488
2023
$21,541 (−0.1%)
$609,919 + $1,132,717
$1,742,636
2022
$21,567 (+2.1%)
$597,960 + $1,110,507
$1,708,467
2021
$21,117 (+4.9%)
$586,236 + $1,088,733
$1,674,969
2020
$20,140 (+1.8%)
$574,742 + $1,067,386
$1,642,128
2019
$19,782 (+2.0%)
$568,849 + $1,056,442
$1,625,291
2018
$19,400 (+1.5%)
$557,696 + $1,035,728
$1,593,424
2017
$19,107 (+3.1%)
$536,042 + $995,509
$1,531,551
2016
$18,530 (+3.9%)
$536,042 + $995,509
$1,531,551
2015
$17,839 (+0.7%)
$525,532 + $975,990
$1,501,522
2014
$17,710 (+65.8%)
$507,500 + $942,500
$1,450,000
2013
$10,683 (+5.1%)
$507,500 + $942,500
$1,450,000
2012
$10,168 (+2.8%)
$284,721 + $575,722
$860,443
2011
$9,893 (−1.5%)
$279,139 + $564,434
$843,573
2010
$10,047 (+0.2%)
$273,666 + $553,367
$827,033
2009
$10,026 (+7.8%)
$271,622 + $549,232
$820,854
2008
$9,300
$272,268 + $550,538
$822,806
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,633
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,633
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
505051006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Palm Springs. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 690 W Stevens Rd
$4,797,325
$53K under list price of $4.85M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.3M to $5.3M.