Russell Hill, Palm Springs Area Real Estate

760.902.3121

1354 E San Lucas Rd., 2/2, $180,000.

1529 S Calle Palo Fierro, 3/2, $210,000.

1575 E Sunny Dunes Rd., 3/3, $220,000.

925 E Sunny Dunes Rd., 2/2, $250,000.

130 E Morongo Rd., 4/4, $250,000.

1122 E San Lucas Rd., 2/2, $260,000.

958 E Mesquite Ave., 3/3, $320,000.

1177 S Camino Real, 3/3, $340,000.

146 E Morongo Rd., 3/3, $350,000.

471 E Avenida Hokona, 4/3, $352,000.

958 E Mesquite Ave, 3/3, $357,000.

206 E Morongo Rd., 3/3, $375,000.

615 E Ocotillo Ave., 3/2, $422,500.

1456 E san Lorenzo Rd., 5/4, $430,000.

217 E Mesquite Ave., 3/3, $499,000.

977 S Riverside Dr., 3/3, $500,000.

167 E Morongo Rd., 3/2, $525,000.

439 E Avenida Palmera, 3/3, $540,000.

1177 S Riverside Dr., 5/4, $675,000.

Source: Desert Area MLS

Friday, August 10, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Araby - 2321 S Araby Dr., $777,000.

I saw this interesting remodeled home the week before last on broker caravan. I loved the roof-top deck! While there are other homes close by, the sense of privacy and exposure to the mountains and desert is amazing! It would be the perfect place to spend the night under the stars.

The home is very modern with lots of natural light. The open floor plan with lots of access to the pool and garden makes it easy to enjoy a casual desert lifestyle.

The kitchen is open and bright, with a wall of frosted glass facing south.

The master bedroom with a contemporary fireplace opens to the back yard pool. Stairs to the roof-top deck are conveniently close by!

Contact me to see this fantastic hillside home in South Palm Springs. 760.902.3121

2 bedrooms
2 baths
1704 sq ft
6970 sq ft lot
roof-top deck
built in 1945

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

New kitchen with wall of frosted glass for privacy and natural light.

Unique water feature. Huge mountain views!

Great curb appeal in the hillside neighborhood of Araby.

Roof-top deck with "endless" views!

"Disappearing" patio door opens to the pool and garden. Tongue-and-groove
ceilings. Lots of natural light.

Listed with Joan Martin, Coldwell Banker

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Deepwell Neighborhood, Palm Springs

There are two new listings in the Deepwell neighborhood located in South Palm Springs.

To see details of these homes, and other current listings in the Deepwell neighborhood, go to the link above.

1345 E Deepwell Rd., 3/3.5, $745,000.
1243 S Sagebrush Rd., 3/4, $1,110,000.

Typical street scene - Deepwell Neighborhood

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Movie Colony East - 1358 E Alejo Rd. - $399,000.

Small is beautiful! This 1004 sq ft home makes a big impression. Built in 1953 with aluminum framing, the construction is simple and modern. The two long walls comprising the common living areas are essentially all glass. Natural light floods the space. Peer from the back garden through the home to the front garden and pool!

If you love mid century architecture and don't require, or want a large space, you should consider this fantastic little house. Contact me for a showing. 760.902.3121

2 bedrooms
2 baths
1004 sq ft
6098 sq ft lot with pool. walled and gated.
aluminum framing
built in 1953

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Walls of glass open to the front pool and walled/gated garden.

New kitchen. Concrete floors.

Open floor plan and abundant natural light.

Looking from the back garden through the home to the front garden and pool.

Listed with Gary Pisula

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Vista Las Palmas - 620 N Rose Ave., $1,395,000.

This sexy Vista Las Palmas neighborhood home is new on the market. The interior is successfully done with materials at home in our desert environment. Concrete, stone, glass and warm wood combine beautifully and help blur the lines between indoors and outdoors.

The large walled & gated lot offers stunning mountain views and is planted with mature gardens.

For more information about this home, or to schedule a tour, contact me at 760.902.3121

4 bedrooms (2 master suites)
3 baths
3171 sq ft conditioned space
16,988 sq ft corner walled lot
pool and ample space for entertaining
built in 1958

Russell Hill

Deasy/Penner& Partners

760.902.3121

RussellHillintheDesert.com

HomeinPalmSprings.blogspot.com

Serene rear private garden with pool and mountain views.

Walled and gated on a large corner lot.

Stunning chef's kitchen - stylish and functional.

Concrete floors, post & beam wood ceilings. Bright and light.

Listed courtesy of Sean & Lisa Casey

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Los Compadres Neighborhood Sales Activty

It's been a decent year for sales in the Los Compadres neighborhood in South Palm Springs. On fee (you own) land, there were twelve sales from 1/1/12 thru 6/30/12. Below are the addresses and sales price, as reported through the Desert Area Multiple Listing Service.

3554 E Escoba Dr., $262,000.
1500 S Farrell Dr., $270,000.
1481 S San Joaquin Dr., $350,900.
2347 E Sonora Rd., $355,000.
2320 E El Choro Way, $375,000.
3598 E Escoba Dr., $375,000.
1594 S Farrell Dr., $418,500.
2395 E Santa Ynez Way, $450,000.
2862 Alondra Way, $495,000.
1590 S San Joaquin Dr., $515,000.

If you're interested in learning more about this fantastic neighborhood in South Palm Springs, contact me for information on current listings in the neighborhood. As a resident of the neighborhood, I know it well!

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Friday, June 22, 2012

Palm Springs Condos for Sale - Park Imperial South, 1838 S Araby Dr., $259,000.

I saw this Park Imperial South Barry Berkus, AIA designed condo before the carpet, bad tile and other past decorative upgrades were stripped away to show the good mid-century design. This condo is now ready for a new owner to come in and renovate to their tastes.

In 2011 Park Imperial South won the PCBC Gold Nuggest Award for Best Renovated or Restored Project and was the recipient of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) Grant.

If you've been looking for a classic, but unique mid-century condo, you should see this one. I have sold three units in Park Imperial South and know the units and Homeowner's Association well. 760.902.3121

2 bedrooms + den
2 baths
1426 sq ft. all on one level
large enclosed patio
Unique "folded plate" roofline
built in 1961

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

"Folded plate roofline"

Open floorplan. Living room opens to den.

Fantastic mid-century design.

Dining are with open kitchen. Bright and light.

Large enclosed patio.

South Imperial South located in South Palm Springs.

Listed with Gary Johns

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Ruth Hardy Park Neighborhood Gets a New Name.

The Desert Sun reports that the Ruth Hardy Park Neighborhood has a new name. Our local MLS had already made the change to the new official Movie Colony East name quite some time ago. The new signs will be unveiled Saturday.

Sometimes, it's all in the name.......!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Deepwell neighborhood - 1061 S Sagebrush Rd, $925,000.

This new listing in South Palm Springs' Deepwell neighborhood is a fantastic house. It is classic mid century in almost every detail, but finished with today's standards and conveniences.

The living room has a large cantilevered fireplace, curved wall, and an expanse of glass glass looking out to the garden and pool and direct mountain views.

Finishes accentuate the modern design: terrazzo, cork, wood and glass are all incorporated to create a true masterpiece.

If you're looking for a quality mid century home with enough room to entertain family and friends in a great south-end location, contact me to see inside. 760.902.3121

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

RussellHillintheDesert.com

HomeinPalmSprings.blogspot.com

Terrazo tile flooring, slump stone, walls of glass to the pool/spa.

Curved wall is stunning!

Kitchen with inverse of living room curved wall.

Fantastic mountain views!

Listing with Marc Lange

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Palm Springs International Short Film Festival

Photo source: The Desert Sun

June is shaping up to be a busy tourist month in Palm Springs. The giant Marilyn statue downtown isn't the only draw, though. The annual Palm Springs International Shortfest kicks off June 19th and runs through the 25th.

This year, celebrated filmmaker Gus Van Sant will be in town to receive the ShortFest's Spirit of Short Film Award.

Photo source: The Desert Sun

Van Sant, a two-time best director nominee for “Good Will Hunting” and “Milk,” will give a Directing Master Class at 2:30 p.m. June 23. A selection of his short films will be presented and he'll participate in a Q&A with festival Programming and Executive Director Darryl Macdonald. He'll also receive the ShortFest Spirit of Short Film Award. - The Desert Sun

Monday, June 11, 2012

Low Inventory of Homes For Sale across Southern California

The LA Times ran a good front page story on Southern California's real estate market in Sunday's paper. Read the story HERE.

While our market in Palm Springs isn't quite as competitive as LA's, we are certainly experiencing a low inventory of homes for sale and we do see well-priced (seen as good value) selling briskly and sometimes over asking price.

If you're a seller and you've been on the fence whether to sell, now might be a good time to put your home on the market. Price it well and it will sell!

If you're a buyer, make sure you have an agent working for you and choose one who knows the market!

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Thursday, June 07, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Tahquitz River Estates - 1020 S Hermosa Dr. - $679,000.

I saw this nicely renovated 1948 Trousdale-built Ranch home in South Palm Springs' Tahquitz River Estates neighborhood on last week's caravan. As you may know, Trousdale used a lot of slump block in the construction of the homes he built in Palm Springs. In this home, the block has been sandblasted, giving this ranch a "loft-like" aesthetic. The concrete tile floors reinforce the loft-like feel. Walls of glass, another Trousdale signature, open to the back garden and pool.

The landscaping is "lush desert". Berms and plantings successfully shield the home visually from the street.

This is a sexy and sophisticated desert home. If you want to see inside, or receive more information, call or text me at 760.902.3121.

5 bedrooms, 4 baths
2700 sq ft conditioned space
10,890 sq ft lot
pool
Trousdale construction
built in 1948

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Listed with Tyler, Todd, and Keith

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Chino Canyon - 2494 N Via Monte Vis, $675,000.

I saw this unique home located in Palm Springs' Chino Canyon neighborhood a few weeks ago on broker caravan. Designed by architect and owner, Reuel A Young, AIA and constructed in 2004, the home is situated on the street-to-street lot to take advantage of the mountain views.

The home is bright and light with high ceilings and lots of glass. The use of metal, wood, glass and concrete are used in perfect balance, creating a warm, yet modern environment. There are also playful elements, such as the mosaic tiled posts and 'expandable" fabric around the exposed HVAC duct work in the guest bedrooms.

Contact me for a private showing, or to learn more. 760.902.3121

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
2713 sq ft conditioned space
13,939 sq ft lot w/ mountain views
casita or pool house
designed by Reuel A. Young, AIA
built in 2004

Russell Hill

deasy/penner & partners

760.902.3121

Modern, contemporary architecture.

Concrete, stone and bamboo flooring. "Barrel" ceiling.

Large kitchen with volume ceilings. Bright and light!

Master bedroom with direct access to pool/spa.

Walled garden with casita/pool house. Mountain views.

Listed with Paul Kaplan/Kris Rain

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Indian Canyons - 2369 S Caliente Dr, $1,295,000.

I saw this fantastic home located in the Indian Canyons neighborhood on last week's broker caravan. If you're looking for modern architecture and want to be on the golf course IN Palm Springs, you should schedule an appointment with me to see this home. Designed by Stan Sackley and built in 1971, modern elements such as walls of glass, terrazzo flooring, and high ceilings abound in this open floor plan remodeled home.

Though on the golf course, the backyard is secluded by a heavily planted berm separating the garden and pool/spa from the public golf course space. Looking from the home all you see is the garden, pool & spa and mountains beyond. It's a stunning affect.

Contact me for a private showing. 760.902.3121

3 bedrooms
2.5 baths
3208 sq ft of conditioned space
terrazzo flooring
walls of glass
designed by Stan Sackely
Built in 1971

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Beautiful landscaping in the back garden. The golf course is beyond the berm.

Terrazzo floors. Remodeled kitchen.

Walls of glass open to the back garden and to the mountains.

Ample seating area for entertaining poolside.

1971. Stan Sackley modern.

Listed with Tyler, Todd and Keith

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Palm Springs Condos for Sale - Greenhouse East, $280K and $285K

Greenhouse East in Central Palm Springs is one of my favorite condo communities. I like them so much because they have good floor plans, large private patios (room for spa), good natural light, garages, great central location, and a fantastic community lap pool surrounded by resort-like grounds.

I saw these two units on broker tour yesterday. The first is a fixer 3 bdrm (or 2 bdrm + den), 3 bath with direct mountain views. The second is a 2 bedrm, 2 bath with nice "southwest" design elements and a pleasant patio.

Contact me to see either of these condos. 760.902.3121

Russell Hill

760.902.3121