Active
2550 S Araby Drive
Palm Springs CA, 92264
$649,000
$495.04 per sqft
Active
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,311 sqft
Residential
Built in 1929
Listed by Nyla Patzner with Desert Sotheby's International Realty (760) 797-8000
***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1929 comes to market for the first time in 45 years. Perched above Araby Cove with panoramic views of the desert, this property offers privacy and solitude. There is a detached structure used previously as the garage and detached studio casita with full bath which has been used as an artist's studio in the past. This home has two fireplaces and an original stove pipe. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, ceiling beams and handmade fireplace tools. Look even closer and you will discover a hidden room behind a bookcase. Look closer still and you will see the original owner, Perle Martin Wheeler carved her named into a nook in 1931. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. The roof was just redone August 2022. It has historic Class 1, Landmark designation with the City of Palm Springs. It does allow short term rentals. The sister property to this is also for sale, 2501 Araby Drive (MLS#219083969). Class 1 properties in Palm Springs are eligible for Mills Act contracts (see attached). These properties are only accessible via a private road with restricted access. You must have an appointment to view them. ***It is important you do not drive to the property. You must have an appointment.***
219083971DA
MLSⓇ ID
September 1, 2022
Listed
April 15, 2024
Updated
Map
2550 S Araby Drive
Palm Springs CA, 92264
Interior Features
Total Stories
1
Bedrooms
2 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Partially Furnished
Floor Description
Concrete
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Fireplace(s), Wood
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.45 Acres
Sewer
Unknown
Other Property Details
Area Name
334 - South End Palm Springs
Days on Market
586
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
Other
Parking Total
2
View
Yes
View Description
Canyon, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
County
Riverside
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
3%
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
4/15/2024 | Price Change | $649,000 -14% |
1/15/2024 | Price Change | $749,000 -7% |
7/28/2023 | Price Change | $799,000 -6% |
Listing Contact: (760) 797-8000
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