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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 24445287
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1962
Lot Size 10,018 Sqft
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 331 - North End Palm Springs
Zoning R1
Interior
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile
Fireplaces Type None
Furnishings Furnished Or Unfurnished
Fireplace No
Appliance Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Parking Features Detached Carport
Pool Heated,In Ground,Private,Salt Water
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s),Pool
Roof Type Metal
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool Yes
Building
Story 1
Entry Level One
Level or Stories One
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 501031012
Special Listing Condition Standard