2550 S Araby Drive

Palm Springs, CA 92264

$625,000

Sold Price
2

bed Beds

3

shower Baths

1,311 sqft

straighten / sqft

1929

calendar_month Built

Property Description

***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1929 comes to market for the first time in 45 years. Perched above Araby Cove with panoramic views of the desert, this property offers privacy and solitude. There is a detached structure used previously as the garage and detached studio casita with full bath which has been used as an artist's studio in the past. This home has two fireplaces and an original stove pipe. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, ceiling beams and handmade fireplace tools. Look even closer and you will discover a hidden room behind a bookcase. Look closer still and you will see the original owner, Perle Martin Wheeler carved her named into a nook in 1931. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. The roof was just redone August 2022. It has historic Class 1, Landmark designation with the City of Palm Springs. It does allow short term rentals. The sister property to this is also for sale, 2501 Araby Drive (MLS#219083969). Class 1 properties in Palm Springs are eligible for Mills Act contracts (see attached). These properties are only accessible via a private road with restricted access. You must have an appointment to view them. ***It is important you do not drive to the property. You must have an appointment.***

Listing Information

Close Price $625,000
Close Date Monday, September 16th, 2024
Status Closed
MLS 219083971DA
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 19,602
Structure Size 1,311
Courtesy Of Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent Nyla Patzner DRE#01903843

Interior Features

Total Bedroom
Bedrooms 2
Total Bathroom
Bathrooms 3
Flooring Information
Material Concrete
Fireplace Information
Features Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Additional Information
Additional Features Beamed Ceilings, Partially Furnished
Cooling Type
Cooling Type Wall/Window Unit(s)

Exterior Information

Other Structures
Structures Guest House
Features Stone, Wrap Around
View Yes

Maps

Listing information courtesy of: Nyla Patzner, Desert Sotheby's International Realty (760) 340-1111. *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Dec 5th, 2024 at 1:04 AM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.