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$1,100,000

48245 Prairie Drive

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Active

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,606

Sq. Ft.

1964

Year Built

Riverside

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

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.

Listed by Pat Bianchi · DRE #01893682 · Keller Williams Realty
MLS #1159631448
ListedMay 7, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories1
StyleN/A
Total UnitsN/A
RoofFoam, Other
Garage Spaces2
PoolGunite, In Ground, Private
SpaN/A

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesOpen Floorplan
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringTile
CoolingEvaporative Cooling
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
FireplaceGas, Living Room
LaundryIn Garage
Parking FeaturesGarage, Garage Door Opener
Parking Total4
Patio & PorchConcrete
Entry LevelN/A
Entry LocationN/A
Common WallsN/A

Property Features

Lot Size0.24 ac
Lot FeaturesDrip Irrigation Bubblers, Rectangular Lot
ViewMountains, Pool
DirectionsFollow satellite Navigation Cross Street: Beverly.

Community

Area323 - South Palm Desert
School DistrictN/A

Tax & Financial

TermsConventional
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$5,855/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 10:45 PM

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