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Palm Springs,CA 92262
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,532 sqft
Price per Sqft $975
Subdivision Racquet Club East
MLS Listing ID 24-445287
Style Architectural
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1962
Lot Size 10,019 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Property Description
Introducing Steel House Number 1, a mid-century modern masterpiece by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison. Built in the early 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company, this historic home is one of only seven steel houses and one of just two featuring the signature folded-plate roofline that defines its iconic aesthetic. Located in Palm Springs' Racquet Club Road Estates, this home was part of an ambitious plan to create low-maintenance, prefabricated steel houses designed to withstand desert conditions resisting warping, pests, earthquakes, and fire. Sixty years on, the steel framing remains structurally sound, testifying to its innovative construction.In 2014, Wexler himself was consulted during the tasteful restoration. Iconic features like eight-foot glass panels, sliding doors, and clerestory windows have been preserved, offering remarkable mountain views and visual interest throughout.Inside, an open floor plan features formal living and dining areas, a den overlooking a private backyard with a heated saltwater boomerang-shaped pool, and an open kitchen ideal for entertaining. The home boasts two spacious bedrooms, perfect for hosting guests, both offering mountain views and direct outdoor access. The main bedroom includes an en-suite bath, while the guest room provides comfort and privacy for visitors. Abundant indoor/outdoor living spaces allow you to fully enjoy the desert climate. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors seamlessly blend the interior with outdoor patios, perfect for relaxation and social gatherings. Situated in vibrant Palm Springs, this home offers both tranquillity and adventure, with world-class amenities moments away. Steel House Number 1 is a rare opportunity to own a desert gem, a testament to visionary architecture awaiting its next chapter.
Location
State CA
County Riverside
Area Palm Springs North End
Zoning R1
Rooms
Family Room 1
Other Rooms None
Dining Room 0
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central
Flooring Tile
Fireplaces Type None
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
Laundry Inside, Laundry Area
Exterior
Parking Features Carport Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground, Heated, Heated And Filtered, Salt/Saline, Private
View Y/N Yes
View Pool, Mountains
Roof Type Metal
Building
Story 1
Architectural Style Architectural
Level or Stories One
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard