$1,100,000

48245 Prairie Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,606 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1964
10,454sqft lot
2 car garage
$685/sqft
Listed 13 days ago

Property Description

Iconic 1964 mid-century showpiece in desirable South Palm Desert. Originally the model home for Highland Palms Estates, developed by Bud White and Syd Crossley and attributed to modernist architect Charles W. Doty, this architectural gem offers Hollywood Regency design paired with today's modern upgrades. The 1606sf home features dual living areas flanking a beautifully appointed galley kitchen with Brazilian quartzite countertops, a bespoke marble-top bar, 3 bedrooms, and 2 designer-renovated bathrooms. Sophisticated finishes include new porcelain flooring throughout, fresh interior paint, and a cedar-lined primary closet. Upgrades include a newer 18 SEER HVAC system with prepaid maintenance through 2033, swamp cooler, water heater, irrigation, foam roof, tinted windows and Tesla charger. Beyond the private gated entry lies an exceptionally large backyard retreat. Enjoy an expansive covered terrace, dramatic Neoclassical/Hollywood Regency-inspired pool, outdoor shower, privacy hedges, fruit trees, herb gardens, and mountain views. The oversized 2-car garage and prime Palm Desert location, just minutes from premier shopping, dining, golf, art galleries and hiking trails, complete this one-of-a-kind offering.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: May 7, 2026
Data Last Updated:: May 20, 2026 at 8:18PM
Listing Office:: Keller Williams Realty : (760) 969-1000
Listing Agent:: Pat Bianchi : (310) 666-9984
MLS ID:: 219147557PS

General: Open Floorplan
Appliances: Electric CooktopElectric OvenGas Water HeaterRange Hood
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: Tile
A/C: Evaporative Cooling
Heating: CentralNatural Gas
Fireplace: GasLiving RoomFireplace

Other Structures: Concrete
Pool: GuniteIn GroundPrivate
Parking: GarageGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 4

Roofing: FoamOther
General: Stucco1Slab

Originating MLS: CRMLS_CDAR
County: Riverside

Zoning: 652053016
View: Mountain(s)PoolView
Fencing: BlockMasonry

Utilities: 220 Volts in Garage

Source: CRMLS_CDAR

This listing courtesy of Pat Bianchi , Keller Williams Realty

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