Palm Springs & Desert area Real Estate

Palm Springs Area Real Estate Sales.

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

Friday, March 29, 2013

Palm Springs Condos For Sale - Open House - 70 Lakeview Dr, Seven Lakes Country Club

Come see this fantastic mid century modern condo located in Seven Lakes Country Club. Open house Saturday, 3/30/13, 1-3pm.  70 Lakeview Dr., $275,000. Offered Furnished.

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 baths
  • 1,545 square feet
  • large private patio with mountain views
  • built in 1967

Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121



Listed with Fletcher/Sipe Group, HOM | Sotheby's International Realty


Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Palm Springs Art Museum - Meet The Museum Party

It's not too late to buy tickets for the eighth annual Meet the Museum Party this Friday, 3/29/13. Your purchase of a ticket also gets you a one year membership to the museum.






Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Palm Springs Homes For Sale - The Mesa - 176 W Crestview Dr., $837,500.

Small is beautiful and this small and comfortable Spanish architecture home located in The Mesa neighborhood is truly lovely.  The small lot is hidden behind a tall hedge for privacy in this neighborhood with many estate-sized properties.  A wide covered veranda runs the length of the front of the home for a pleasant place to enjoy meals alfresco, or a protected place to read the paper.

High-quality finishes are throughout the home with lots of details not often seen in homes of this age. Warm and cozy and with easy indoor-outdoor living.

You should see this home for three reasons: sought-after location adjacent to the mountain, beautifully remodeled with "old world" detail, and separate casita for those needing a separate living or work space.

You should contact me to represent you for at least three reasons: strategic negotiation, knowledge of the market and neighborhood, and quality service. Call or text: 760.902.3121


  • 3 bedrooms (2 in the main house)
  • 3 baths (2 in the main house)
  • 1,610 square feet
  • 9,583 square feet lot
  • built in 1982

Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121





Listed with Stephen Ward, Coldwell Banker

Monday, March 25, 2013

Sonora Sunrise Neighborhood Unveils their Neighborhood Marker Sign

Sonora Sunrise (known as Los Compadres in the MLS) is the 30th designated neighborhood group in Palm Springs.  At tonight's annual neighborhood meeting, our new "blade"  - marker - sign was unveiled.  You'll see these signs installed marking the streets in the neighborhood as funding is raised for their purchase.
If you're interested in contributing to funds for the purchase of the signs, which cost $165. each (covers sign and installation), please contact me. 760.902.3121



Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Palm Springs Homes For Sale - Old Las Palmas - 300 W. Merito Pl., $3,595,000.

Designed by Buff and Hensman and built in 1969, this stunning architectural home sits on one and a half acres of private gardens with two pools and a tennis court in Old Las Palmas. The main structure, casita, and pool-house form a courtyard with the pool in the middle of the "U". The main house is flooded with natural light with floor-to-ceiling glass opening west to the pool and east to the half acre lawn. All rooms face the covered "veranda" with direct views to the mountains.

Kitchen and baths are stylishly remodeled.

You should see this beautiful home for three reasons: architecturally significant, estate-like grounds, and  coveted neighborhood.

You should contact me to represent you for at least three reasons: strategic negotiation, knowledge of the market and neighborhood, and quality service.  Call or text: 760.902.3121


  • 6 bedrooms
  • 7.5 baths
  • 5,935 square feet
  • 58,825 square feet lot
  • built in 1969

Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121




Listed with TTK, HK Lane 

  

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Palm Springs Art Scene - Out of The Shadows by Alex Koleszar

Archangel Art Collective opens Alex Koleszar's Out of the Shadows show tomorrow, 3/21/13.  The exhibit runs until 4/16/13.

The gallery is located at 1103 North Palm Canyon Dr., in the Uptown, Palm Springs, 760.699.5696

The-Night-of-Ravens-Archangel Collective, Palm Springs



Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Rancho Mirage Homes For Sale - Artisan - 5 Ambassador , $1,699,000.

Artisan is located in a coveted area of Rancho Mirage and is a small guard-gated community of luxury desert homes with stylish, contemporary architecture.

This fantastic home has beautiful architectural details that photos here don't capture.  Walls of glass create an environment for indoor-outdoor living.  An outdoor "room" with fireplace and protection from the elements further blur the line between outdoors and indoors.

Beautiful woodwork, stylish tile, spa-like baths, an open floor plan, plus fantastic desert gardens make for a stunning desert residence.

You should see this home for three reasons: coveted location in Rancho Mirage, stunning contemporary architecture, and panoramic mountain views.

You should contact me to represent you for at least three reasons: strategic location, knowledge of the market & neighborhood, and quality service. Call or text: 760.902.3121

  • 4 bedrooms + office or den
  • 4.5 baths
  • 4,785 square feet
  • 17,424 square feet lot
  • built in 2007
Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121





Listed with Lori Ebeling, Coldwell Banker

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Palm Springs Art Museum - Rauschenberg at Gemini - Member's Preview

One of the benefits of membership of the Palm Springs Art Museum is attending pre-openings of artists' exhibitions.

Friday, March 15th is the pre-opening event for Robert Rauschenberg,  5:30pm. If you're not a member I encourage you to do so.  Joining is easy!

From the museum......



From 1967 through 2001, Robert Rauschenberg produced more than 250 different prints at Gemini G.E.L. Rauschenberg transformed what a “print” multiple was, not only in scale, but in how variable one print in a single edition could be from another; in how many physical dimensions it could have; in how many media a single multiple could involve; and in how the viewer could interact with the multiple and make it different. No other artist has pushed the boundaries of “printmaking” as much as Rauschenberg.
The exhibition features 51 artworks plus more than 20 photographs of Rauschenberg at work at Gemini. His most famous prints, print series, and multiples are included such as Booster, the artist’s famous X-ray self-portrait and his first print at Gemini. Monumental lithographs from the Stoned Moon series, based on the American Apollo Moon exploration program are represented. His innovative Cardbird Door prints from his two handmade paper series in the 1970s, as well as his three-dimensional editions PubliconsSling-Shots Litseries, and Borealis Shares series are included.

A number of Rauschenberg’s prints were made with the assistance of Gemini staff in France, India, and China. And several series were inspired by his travels in connection with the internationally groundbreaking Rauschenberg Overseas Cultural Interchange that the artist initiated, including the Tibetan Keys and Locks,Samarkand Stitches, and Marrakesh series. The artist often made prints for political or environmental causes, and his lithograph for the first Earth Day in 1970 is included. Finally, a number of prints in the exhibition employ the artist’s photographs of Los Angeles. 

The exhibition features 51 works plus more than 20 photos of Rauschenberg at work at Gemini. An extensive color-illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition, and includes an essay by Curator, Jay Belloli, on Rauschenberg’s work at Gemini G.E.L.
 The exhibition was organized by the Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena. Exhibition tour management by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles.
The Palm Springs Art Museum presentation is funded in part by the museum’s Contemporary Art Council, Annette Bloch, and the Terra Foundation for American Art on behalf of board member, Gloria Scoby, with additional support from Barbara and Jerry Keller.



Russell Hill
HOM | Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Palm Springs Condos For Sale - Canyon Estates - 2490 S Madrona Dr, $474,500.

Are you looking for a condo that "lives" like a single family home?  This Canyon Estates condo may fit the bill.  With almost 2600 square feet of living space, plus a large covered patio, an attached two car garage, and an open floor plan flooded with natural light, you won't feel cramped or closed in.  A large kitchen and a separate wet bar near the dining area allow for easy entertaining.

Beautiful finishes include slab granite, tile flooring and shower enclosures, and natural woodwork.  Dual-pane windows help keep the inside comfortable and quiet.

You should see this condo for three reasons: great south-end location, lots of natural light, and remodeled & move-in ready.

You should contact me to represent you for at least three reasons: strategic negotiation, knowledge of the market and neighborhoods, and quality service.  760.902.3121


  • 2 bedrooms + den
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2,593 square feet + large covered patio
  • clerestory windows
  • built in 1971

Russell Hill
HOM-Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121




Listed with Steven Guidry, Windermere


Thursday, March 07, 2013

Palm Springs Condos For Sale - Park Imperial South - 1768 S. Araby Dr., $259,000.

Designed by Barry Berkus, AIA, in 1961, Park Imperial South condos are highly sought after by  aficionados of mid century modern architecture. 

Berkus' folded-plate roof line is visually stunning; inside, the roofline "opens" the space while at the same time keeping it at a human scale. the clerestory windows in each of the triangles provide ample natural light and connects the interior to the outdoors.  This particular unit will need restoration.

There are three reasons you should see this condo: architecturally significantgood location, & an opportunity for a restoration project.

There are at least three reasons you should call me to represent you: strategic negotiationknowledge of the market and neighborhood, and quality customer service. Call or text: 760.902.3121



  • 2 bedrooms + den
  • 2 baths
  • 1546 square feet
  • large patio
  • built in 1961
Russell Hill
HOM - Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121




Listed with John Kershaw III, Capitis Real Estate

Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Palm Springs Homes For Sale - Andreas Palms - 1650 Stonehedge Rd., $1,575,000.

Another mid 1970s home caught my eye today. This cool and sexy home is located in the Andreas Hills neighborhood in South Palm Springs.  Walls of glass, wood beamed tongue-and-groove ceilings, and beautiful design, plus gorgeous mountain views make this a special property.  Designed by Walling and McCallum and built in 1974, the architecture is classic 1970s, and remains comfortable and inviting.

You should call me to see this home for three reasons: awesome architecture, direct mountain views, and a large private lot with tennis court.

You should have me represent you for at least three reasons: strategic negotiation, knowledge of the market & neighborhood, and quality service. Call or text: 760.902.3121



  • 3 bedrooms + den
  • 5.5 baths
  • 4,979 square feet
  • 24,393 square feet lot
  • built in 1974

Russell Hill
HOM-Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121




Listed with John Nelson, Coldwell Banker


  

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Palm Springs Homes For Sale - Tahquitz Canyon - 589 S. La Mirada Rd., $1,495,000.

Located at the base of the mountain and yet only blocks to downtown, this mid 70's home has a fantastic orientation, fabulous natural light, and a good open floor plan.

With a little updating this home will be a showstopper with awe-dropping mountain views and an envious location.  Original owner and first time on the market!

You should see this home for three reasons: superb location, good 70's architecture, and mountain-side living.

You should contact me to represent you for at least three reasons: strategic negotiation, knowledge of the market & neighborhood, and quality customer service. Call or text: 760.902.3121

  •  3 bedrooms
  • 4.5 baths
  • 4,100 square feet
  • 13,939 square foot lot
  • built in 1975

Russell Hill
HOM-Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121




Listed with Gina Moraldi, Keller Williams Realty

Friday, March 01, 2013

Russell Hill Sold a Short Sale in Warm Sands Palm Springs

I closed yesterday on my short sale listing at 695 Vista Oro in Palm Springs' Warm Sands neighborhood.  I successfully represented the seller through a complex short sale process. The bank approved sales price was $250,000.

When you're looking to sell or buy, contact me for experienced representation. 760.902.3121

strategic NEGOTIATION / architectural PHOTOGRAPHY / 
creative MARKETING / quality SERVICE






  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 baths
  • "bonus" room
  • 1187 square feet.


Russell Hill
HOM-Sotheby's International Realty
760.902.3121