$3,570,000

1272 E Verbena Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,424 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1955
0.3acre lot
—— car garage
$1,473/sqft
Listed 15 days ago

Property Description

The Wexler Residence is one of Palm Springs' most significant architectural offerings - a deeply personal work of modernism designed in 1955 by Donald Wexler as his own family home. Privately set on approximately one-third of an acre in Movie Colony East, this Class 1 Historic Resource is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers the valuable benefit of Mills Act property tax savings. Distinct from the industrial language of Wexler's celebrated steel houses, the residence reveals a softer, more organic vision, shaped by his early work with Richard Neutra and William F. Cody. Its all-wood post-and-beam construction, open and flexible floor plan, floor-to-ceiling glass, and deep overhangs create a seamless relationship between architecture, landscape, and light. From 2007 to 2026, the home underwent a museum-quality restoration completed in three phases, preserving its architectural integrity while elevating it for contemporary living. In a rare full-circle collaboration, Donald Wexler himself, together with architect Lance O'Donnell and designer Darren Brown, helped shape a comprehensive restoration honored with the Palm Springs Modern Committee's Residential Restoration of the Year Award. Original vertical fir siding and spun metal lighting were meticulously p

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 19, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 3, 2026 at 10:06PM
Listing Office:: Bennion Deville Homes : 760-459-0057
Listing Agent:: P S Properties : 760-898-1544
MLS ID:: CL26664995PS

General: Updated Kitchen
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeMicrowave
Laundry: DryerLaundry RoomWasher
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central
Fireplace: None

General: Front YardOtherHeated
Pool: Black BottomIn Ground
Parking: AttachedOtherParking spaces: 4

General: 1

HOA Amenities: Gated
County: Riverside

Zoning: R1C507253009
View: Mountain(s)OtherView

Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
Water: Other
Sewer: Other

This listing courtesy of P S Properties , Bennion Deville Homes

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Location

Schools Nearby

Katherine Finchy Elementary School

777 E Tachevah Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Grades KG-5

0.38 miles away

Raymond Cree Middle School

1011 E Vista Chino, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Grades 6-8

0.68 miles away

Palm Springs High School

2401 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Grades 9-12

1.35 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.