An opportunity to move right in and enjoy this exceptional Alexander transformation for the upcoming season. Bring only your toothbrush as it is being sold turnkey furnished. Fully renovated in 2024, this 4-bedroom, 3 bath residence seamlessly blends iconic mid-century architecture with thoughtfully curated modern upgrades, delivering a home that is completely move-in ready. The mid-century home offers a coveted west-facing backyard with stunning mountain views from both the front and rear, creating a resort like desert setting. Polished concrete floors enhance the clean architectural lines and open-concept design. The redesigned kitchen combines style and function with Corian countertops, oak veneer cabinetry, a wine fridge, and a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator. Bathrooms have been tastefully updated with a refined nod to mid-century design, while the primary suite offers a spa-like retreat with a rain shower and picturesque mountain views. Expansive walls of glass and Andersen pocket doors create a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, flooding the home with natural light. The living room is anchored by a striking stone fireplace, while a second gas fireplace enhances the outdoor entertaining space. The backyard has been transformed into a private resort-style oasis featuring a sparkling pool and spa with cascading waterfall, gas BBQ, multiple lounge and dining areas, and vintage collectible poolside chaises. A built-in sound system and timed exterior lighting create the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing under the desert sky. The enclosed front yard is equally impressive, offering privacy, low-maintenance artificial turf, and breathtaking mountain views. Recent improvements include a new foam roof, furnace, A/C unit, rain gutters, and epoxy garage flooring. Additional features include two water heaters, updated pool equipment, a sprinkler system, and energy-conscious landscaping. The garage includes a washer and dryer, an additional refrigerator, and is prepped for EV charger installation, while a flexible linen closet offers the option for an interior stackable laundry setup. Truly turnkey with everything in the home, garage, and outdoors included with only the exception of two Jonathan Adler pieces. The property has been a successful short-term rental. As of this date vacation cap in Vista Las Palmas has 6 more openings for vacation rental permits.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$1,614Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Louise Hampton•DRE #00802409• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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
819 N High Rd · $2,950,000
$2.95M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.95M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
29 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed and vaulted ceilings
Surround sound wiring
Phone system
Open floor plan
Built-in features
Sliding doors
Turnkey (furnished)
Custom window coverings and vertical blinds
No interior steps (disability access)
Bedrooms
All bedrooms on main level
Main floor master suite with walk-in closet
Bathrooms
Three 3/4 baths
Remodeled baths with tile showers and shower stalls
Kitchen
Corian counters
Kitchen island
Remodeled kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in closet and in garage
Washer and dryer included
220V outlet in garage
Water heater unit
Flooring
Carpet
Concrete
Heating & cooling
Central heating and natural gas fireplaces
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Private in-ground pool with waterfall and fountain (heated)
Private in-ground spa/hot tub (heated)
Concrete slab patio
Premium landscaped lot with lawn
Block fencing
Sprinkler system
Mountain view
Front door faces east; leisure area faces west
Home design
Mid-century single-family residence
One story (ground level, no unit above)
Updated/remodeled condition
No interior steps
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
2 garage spaces
2 additional uncovered/assigned spaces
Driveway and on-street parking; side-by-side parking configuration
Security
No security features reported
Construction
Built per assessor records
Wood siding and stucco exterior
Foam roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Water provided by Desert Water Agency
Sewer: in street paid
PUD: No
HOA & community
No monthly association fee
Not a gated community
Financial info
Short-term rentals allowed
Listing terms include Conventional, Cash to New Loan, and Cash
Other
Property type: Attached single-family residence on fee simple land
Zoning: R-1
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
Oct 23, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - mechanical
Relocate a 4.5 ton heating and air conditioning unit.
HVAC
Apr 29, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - electrical
Replace an existing electrical panel with a new panel of the same amperage in the same location.
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 112° expected this year, 29 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
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Sun exposure
86/ 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.
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Redfin Estimate for 819 N High Rd
$2,879,739
$70K under list price of $2.95M
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