Palm Springs & Desert area Real Estate

Palm Springs Area Real Estate Sales.

RUSSELL HILL, Realtor, HomeSmart, 760.898.8399; russell@poolsidewithrussell.com,DRE 1427657

Monday, February 27, 2012

Palm Springs Gardens - My Newest Blog

I have a passion for selling real estate and it's what I do for a living. My other passion, though, is gardening and landscaping. If I were to choose another way to make money, it would, hopefully, involve plants.

I've thought for quite a while that I should have a gardening blog to somehow tie my passions for real estate and gardening together.  I've officially started the Palm Springs Garden Blog.  I hope my readers and followers will enjoy it as I build the site and continue to post plants and stories.  A link to the blog is on the right along with all the other links I have.  It's about half way down, or you can see the link HERE.


As always, I appreciate your comments and discussions.

 - Russell

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - 7 @ Twin Palms - 1822 Camino Real, $649,000.

If you're looking for a detached home without the maintenance that comes with a large garden,             7 @ Twin Palms might be a good solution for you.  Modern contemporary in design and located in a good south-end location just down the street from both The Ace Hotel and Koffi, this single level residence has many upgrades, including large baseboards and interior doors and hardware. The floors are polished concrete, which are a good match for our desert indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Direct mountain views from the pool and gardens.

To see inside, contact me at 760.902.3121


  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 baths
  • 1730 sq ft conditioned space
  • 5025 sf ft lot
  • two car garage
  • pool & spa
  • Built in 2001 


Russell Hill
760.902.3121



Living room and master bedroom open out to the garden and pool/spa.
Slab granite, canned lighting, stainless steel appliances.
3rd bedroom used as a den. Designer paint colors, "Hollywood Regency"
doors, wide baseboards.
7 modern contemporary residences in South Palm Springs.  Both
The Ace Hotel and Koffi are just down the street.



Listed with Benjamin Leaskou

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Little Beverly Hills neighborhood - 510 S Beverly Dr., $495,000.

I saw this mid century Alexander located in South Palm Springs' Little Beverly Hills neighborhood a few weeks ago.  If you're looking for mid century design elements, such as walls of glass and tongue-and-groove ceilings, you should take a look at this home.

The kitchen and baths are tastefully remodeled and there's a fantastic private pool in the back garden.

For a showing, contact me.  760.902.3121


  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 baths
  • 1677 sq ft conditioned space
  • 11,326 sq ft lot
  • Built in 1958


Russell Hill
760.902.3121


Walls of glass open to the back gardens with private pool
Tastefully remodeled kitchen; mid century integrity maintained.
Tongue-and-groove ceilings.
Large pool with water feature.


Listed with Jim Hladysh

Friday, February 17, 2012

Palm Springs Homes and Condos For Sale - Palm Springs Open Houses


I have two open houses this weekend.

The first is a beautifully remodeled one bedroom condo in the popular Biltmore.

1552 Camino Real, #333, Saturday,2/19/12, 1-3pm, $109K (REDUCED)

The second is a great bungalow in Warm Sands. 1187 sf, 2/2, pool & spa

965 Vista Oro, 2/18/12, 11-2pm, $235K

Open Sunday, 2/19/12, 1-3pm.
1552 Camino Real, #333, Biltmore
Top Floor in building with elevator
Beautifully remodeled.
Come See! 





Open Saturday,2/18/12, 11-2pm
965 Vista Oro, Warm Sands
Fantastic views
Interior remodeled

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Palm Springs Modernism Week

Palm Springs Modernism Week has officially started!  It's a great opportunity to see some wonderful architecture, design and culture.

I'll be a docent on Saturday afternoon at the tour of Park Imperial South in South Palm Springs. Over 300 tickets have been purchased for this tour.

See the links above to find out more about Modernism week and Park Imperial South.

Russell Hill
760.902.3121




Photo source: Parkimperialsouthps.com

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Warm Sands Neighborhood - 695 Vista Oro, $235,000.

This is a fantastic short sale opportunity in the Warm Sands neighborhood.  All the difficult, expensive reno items have been completed; finish the landscaping and a few other items to the exterior of the home and you will have a special Warm Sands bungalow!

Visit the property website: 695VistaOro.com


  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 baths
  • Attached "bonus" room
  • pool & spa
  • 1187 sq ft of conditioned space 
  • Built in 1952; block construction.



Russell Hill
760.902.3121



Remodeled interior - new drywall, electrical, plumbing, flooring, fixtures.
Solid surface countertops, beautiful tile work.
Spa-like master bath with extensive use of tile.
Huge mountain views from the pool & spa.
Block construction. Finish the landscaping and other items on the
exterior of the home.


Listed with Russell Hill & Steve Clark