Russell Hill, Palm Springs Area Real Estate

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Palm Springs Real Estate - Deepwell Neighborhood

There are two recent price reductions in the Deepwell neighborhood. They are also the first and second least expensive listings currently in the neighborhood.

1322 S Paseo De Marcia, 3/3, $619,000.
1349 S Sagebrush Rd., 3/3.25, $645,000.

Modern architecture in the Deepwell Neighborhood, Palm Springs.

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Burned Iconic Architecture Will Be Demolished In Rancho Mirage

The former Chart House Restaurant in Rancho Mirage that burned last January will be demolished, as the Desert Sun reports.

It's really too bad; it was a beautiful building, inside and out. Read more about the building, designed reportedly by Ken Kellogg, at Curbed LA.

I admired that building every time I drove by it. I'll miss it terribly.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Palm Springs Condo for Sale - Canyon View Estates - 2380 S Skyview Dr., $249,000.

Designed by Palmer & Krisel and built in 1963, aficionados of mid-century architecture love Canyon View Estates condos. This condo, with walls of glass, clerestory windows, block screens, mountain views, and a great location is ready to move into. The baths and kitchen are tastefully remodeled.

Contact me for more details. 760.902.3121

Mid-century architecture, 1963

Bright and light!

High ceilings, clerestory windows.

Tastefully remodeled kitchen.

"spa-like" baths.

Great south-end location. Mountain views.

2 bedrooms
2 baths
1146 sq ft
built in 1963

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Listed with Joe Simeone, Windermere Real Estate

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Los Compadres - 1424 San Joaquin Dr., $699,000.

I listed this home on San Joaquin Dr. in Los Compadres in Palm Springs when the current owners bought it. It's a terrific house! I haven't been inside yet, but expect it to be a great house still. The photos below are from when I listed the home in late 2005. It sold in February '06 for $825K.

The home has an open floor plan, is bright and light with lots of windows and patio doors to the back garden and pool.

Contact me to see inside this fantastic house. 760.902.3121

High ceilings, bamboo flooring, lots of natural light. photo from 2005

Updated kitchen. photo from 2005

Natural stone coping around the pool. Raised spa with waterfall into pool. Photo from 2005

1424 San Joaquin Dr, Los Compadres, Palm Springs. Photo from 2005.

4 bedrooms
3.5 baths
2668 sq ft
12,197 sq ft lot
built in 1986

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Listed with Pat Rosillo & Rick Rosillo, Windermere Real Estate

Friday, August 24, 2012

Tennis Club Neighborhood, Palm Springs

There are currently four homes for sale in Palm Springs' Tennis Club neighborhood. All four have been active for quite a while, but the one below just recently came back on the market. To see all current listings in the neighborhood, click on the link above.

360 S Monte Vista Dr., 3/2.75, $685,000.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Palm Springs Homes for Sale - Movie Colony - 500 N Phillips Rd., $577,000.

This 1975 Ranch-style home has great bones. Wow! Update the interior for a fantastic home with lots of glass, stone and other classic details of Ranch-style architecture. The home is located on a corner lot in Palm Springs' Movie Colony neighborhood, in close proximity to downtown Palm Springs.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make your mark in a house with good light and bones, contact me to see inside. 760.902.3121

Natural stone, large windows.

Volume ceilings, lots of natural light.

large lot with mountain views.

Great curb appeal in the Movie Colony neighborhood.

4 bedrooms
2.5 baths
2225 sq ft
10,890 sq ft lot
Ranch-style architecture
built in 1975

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760.902.3121

Listed with Scott Lyle, Scott Lyle Real Estate

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Los Compadres Neighborhood

Like Palm Springs as a whole, the inventory in the Los Compadres neighborhood is low. There are currently just three listings in the neighborhood. To see details of current listings in Los Compadres, click on the link HERE.

2996 E Sonora Rd, 2/2, $348,800.
2543 E San Mateo Cir, 3/2, $429,000. (New Listing!)
1465 Sonora Ct., 3/3.5, $799,000.

Homes in the Los Compadres neighborhood are attractive with large lots, no power
lines, and have fantastic mountain views.

Russell Hill

760.902.3121

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Old Las Palmas & Vista Las Palmas Neighborhoods, Palm Springs

There are three new listings in the Vista Las Palmas and Old Las Palmas neighborhoods in Central Palm Springs.

If you're familiar with Palm Springs neighborhoods and real estate, you know these are two of Palm Springs' most sought-after neighborhoods. Both neighborhoods are tucked up against the mountains and are in close proximity to downtown Palm Springs.

To see all the listings in each of these neighborhoods, click on the links above, or below.

Old Las Palmas

494 W Hermosa Pl., 5/5, $785,122.
465 W Verdea Sur, 3/3, $819,500.

Vista Las Palmas

1277 N Rose Ave., 4/4, $995,000.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Palm Springs Condos For Sale - Sagewood - 1985 E Sandalwood Dr., $219,000.

I was fortunate to have sold this Sagewood condo the last time ownership changed. It's a great condo in a good location in Central Palm Springs on fee simple (you own) land. Lots of glass looks out to the large enclosed patio with a greenbelt and community pool beyond. All windows are newer and dual-paned for energy savings. Kitchen and baths are tastefully remodeled. Offered turnkey furnished.

If you're looking for a condo that you can "lock-and-go", but want a space that lives like a single family home, contact me to see this one. The photos don't do it justice. 760.902.3121

2 bedrooms
2 baths
1050 sq ft
large enclosed patio
single-car garage
single level, no one above
Donald Wexler, AIA, built in 1972

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Slab granite in the kitchen with lots of glass looking out to the private
patio.

Open floor plan and private to the "outside" world. Remodeled from floors
to windows to fixtures.

Bright and light. Smooth ceilings. Offered furnished!

Large master bedroom with "spa-like" bath.

Huge patio perfect for alfresco dining, cocktails, or lounging with a good
book!

Listed with Bryan Burns & Mark Gutkowski, Windermere Real Estate

Monday, August 13, 2012

Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood, Palm Springs

Sales activity for the Tahquitz River Estates neighborhood in South Palm Springs:

There have been 19 sales in the TRE neighborhood from January 1st through June 30th, 2012. That's not a bad number!

If you have questions about the neighborhood, give me a call. To see current listings in the neighborhood, click on the link above.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Deasy/Penner& Partners

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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

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"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

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