Presenting William Krisel AIA's popular Gable roof-line house with its soaring entry and triangular clerestory windows at each end that seem to make the tongue and groove ceiling float upon the home like a big umbrella. Everything here is essentially new. A recent floor to roof renovation has transformed this home into a state of the art residence that is both evocative of the late 1950s when it was built, while living beautifully for today. Here we have the classic and efficient 3 bedroom/2 bath design that Mr. Krisel perfected in 1957 with these Twin Palms homes. For Krisel's architectural language, indoors and outdoors were treated as a whole and there is plenty of outdoor space all around the property that makes our famous indoor/outdoor living so compelling here. Come see why this home and neighborhood is there perfect weekend getaway or full time residence.
Very rare opportunity to acquire an iconic Palmer & Krisel home built by the Alexander Companies in Twin Palms Estates. All of the original Alexander bones are intact. Some upgrades are already completed (plumbing, foam roof). With some additional updates this could quickly become the perfect second home or lucrative vacation rental. If you want even more, there are conceptual plans for upgrading this home into the ultimate mid-century modern retreat.
GPSMLS #15879381
Apr 15, 2015
Sold
$610,000
$381/sq ft
Mar 30, 2015
Pending
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Mar 4, 2015
Pending
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Feb 23, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 13, 2015
Listed
$610,000
$381/sq ft
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THIS MID-CENTURY HOME WAS BUILT BY THE ALEXANDER COMPANY AND DESIGNED BY RENOWNED MODERNIST ARCHITECT, WILLIAM KRISEL. LOCATED ON FEE LAND IN THE QUIET AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE SOUTH PALM SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD OF TWIN PALMS, BUILD IN 1957. THIS CLASSIC HOME IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH UPGRADED NEW GAS AND WATER LINES AND A FOAM ROOF. 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WITH CLERESTORY WINDOWS, BEAMED CEILINGS WITH A NATURAL STONE FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM. LARGE PRIVATE POOL WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN THE PRIVATE BACK YARD.
Public Records
Apr 3, 1990
Sold
$175,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1986
Sold
$143,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1985
Sold
$133,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,105 (−2.6%)
$487,093 + $1,136,553
$1,623,646
2024
$19,624 (−1.9%)
$487,093 + $1,136,553
$1,623,646
2023
$20,000 (−0.1%)
$477,543 + $1,114,268
$1,591,811
2022
$20,025 (+125.9%)
$468,180 + $1,092,420
$1,560,600
2020
$8,864 (+1.8%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2019
$8,711 (+1.9%)
$207,500 + $484,170
$691,670
2018
$8,548 (+1.5%)
$203,432 + $474,677
$678,109
2017
$8,422 (+3.0%)
$195,534 + $456,246
$651,780
2016
$8,175 (+618.4%)
$195,534 + $456,246
$651,780
2015
$1,138 (+2.9%)
$191,700 + $447,300
$639,000
2014
$1,106 (+0.8%)
$30,096 + $43,029
$73,125
2013
$1,097 (+6.9%)
$30,096 + $43,029
$73,125
2012
$1,026 (+4.4%)
$29,961 + $42,836
$72,797
2011
$983 (−1.6%)
$29,374 + $41,997
$71,371
2010
$999
$28,799 + $41,174
$69,973
2009
$1,000 (+6.4%)
$28,585 + $40,867
$69,452
2008
$940
$28,653 + $40,965
$69,618
Tax history for 985 E La Jolla Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,105 (−2.6%)
$487,093 + $1,136,553
$1,623,646
2024
$19,624 (−1.9%)
$487,093 + $1,136,553
$1,623,646
2023
$20,000 (−0.1%)
$477,543 + $1,114,268
$1,591,811
2022
$20,025 (+125.9%)
$468,180 + $1,092,420
$1,560,600
2020
$8,864 (+1.8%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2019
$8,711 (+1.9%)
$207,500 + $484,170
$691,670
2018
$8,548 (+1.5%)
$203,432 + $474,677
$678,109
2017
$8,422 (+3.0%)
$195,534 + $456,246
$651,780
2016
$8,175 (+618.4%)
$195,534 + $456,246
$651,780
2015
$1,138 (+2.9%)
$191,700 + $447,300
$639,000
2014
$1,106 (+0.8%)
$30,096 + $43,029
$73,125
2013
$1,097 (+6.9%)
$30,096 + $43,029
$73,125
2012
$1,026 (+4.4%)
$29,961 + $42,836
$72,797
2011
$983 (−1.6%)
$29,374 + $41,997
$71,371
2010
$999
$28,799 + $41,174
$69,973
2009
$1,000 (+6.4%)
$28,585 + $40,867
$69,452
2008
$940
$28,653 + $40,965
$69,618
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
511054004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
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
Jul 1, 2025 • Final
Pool drain
Work on a pool drain.
Pool and hot tub
May 17, 2021 • Final
Building (residential) - solar/photovoltaic
Electrical
Solar
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
2 Car Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside, Stacked Laundry in Closet
Additional Rooms
Formal Entry Room
Interior Features
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Fireplace Information
In Living Room
Flooring Information
Carpeted Floors, Ceramic Tile Floors
Equipment
Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling
A/C, Central Cooling
Forced Air Heating, Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 1
Ground Level
Detached
Detached/No Common Walls
Builder's Tract Code: 7020
Builder's Tract Name: Twin Palms
Pool Information
In Ground Pool, Gunite Pool, Private Pool
Gunite Spa, In Ground Spa
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,890
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 110
Zoning: R1C
Property Features
Has View
View: Pool, Mountains
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 511-054-004
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: In Connected and Paid
Water District: Desert Water Agency
Location
Location Information
Directions: Heading east on East Palm Canyon turn right on Camino Real, left on La Jolla Road. Home Is on the right hand side of street.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Riverside County
APN: 511054004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Around this home
Schools
Cahuilla Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Palm Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 110° expected this year, 25 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 • 92264
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
7.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.74M – $2.11M
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