Experience the quintessential Palm Springs pied-a-terre with a storied celebritypast. Once owned by Academy Award-winning actress Joan Fontaine and later byHollywood icon Tab Hunter, this charming residence, known as ''Villa Fontaine'',blends classic glamour with modern comfort in a secluded, walled & gatedsetting. Inside, the home impresses with soaring 10-foot ceilings, an eye-catchingstone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling walls of glass that fill the space with views of your walled patio & pool, the panorama of the San Jacinto Mountains, and thenatural light which embraces the indoor-outdoor lifestyle for which Palm Springs is so well-known. The sleek modern kitchen, skylit bathroom, and thoughtfully designed interiors create an elegant yet relaxed desert retreat.Step outside to enjoy your own private swimming pool, the perfect place tounwind beneath sunny desert skies.Located within the prestigious Club Condominiums, formerly part of thelegendary Palm Springs Racquet Club, the community offers a charming andbeautifully maintained environment. These properties are highly sought after andknown for their strong demand and quick sales.With its distinctive style and desirable location, the home has also provensuccessful as a vacation rental when the owner is away. The community's no-minimum rental policy offers flexibility for those interested in generating incomewhile enjoying their own Palm Springs escape.Adding to its appeal, the property sits on fee simple land, meaning you own theland outright--a valuable feature in Palm Springs.Villa Fontaine is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history whileenjoying the effortless luxury of desert living.
Under contract
Listing Provided by: Bennion Deville Homes
$595,000
130 W Racquet Club Rd Unit 419, Palm Springs, CA 92262
1beds
1,068sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$589,500 Zestimate®
$557/sqft
$650/mo HOA
What's special
Eye-catching stone fireplacePrivate swimming poolFloor-to-ceiling walls of glassSleek modern kitchenSunny desert skiesThoughtfully designed interiorsSkylit bathroom
- 20 days |
- 652 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2026 at 09:41am
Listing Provided by:
Tim Schneider DRE #01489249 760-861-3197,
Bennion Deville Homes
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219145123PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Living Room, Other
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Outside
Features
- High Ceilings, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Detached Carport, Guest, Community Structure
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, In Ground, Private
- Spa features: Community, Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 504340042
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community, Key Card Entry
- Subdivision: Club Condominiums
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pet Restrictions, Trash, Water
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $650 monthly
- HOA name: Club Condominiums
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $557/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $420,239
- Annual tax amount: $5,126
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$589,500
$560,000 - $619,000
$2,312/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Contingent | $595,000$557/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000+67.6%$557/sqft |
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| 7/15/2015 | Sold | $355,000+9.2%$332/sqft |
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| 6/30/2012 | Listing removed | $325,000$304/sqft |
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| 10/8/2011 | Listed for sale | $325,000-16.7%$304/sqft |
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| 6/5/2007 | Sold | $390,000-2.5%$365/sqft |
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| 12/29/2006 | Sold | $400,000-3.6%$375/sqft |
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| 7/12/2006 | Sold | $415,000+7.8%$389/sqft |
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| 1/19/2006 | Sold | $385,000$360/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,126 -2.6% | $420,239 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,260 -1.8% | $412,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,358 -0.1% | $403,923 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,364 +2% | $396,004 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,258 +4.6% | $388,240 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,026 +1.7% | $384,260 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,942 +1.9% | $376,727 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,852 +1.4% | $369,341 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,783 | $362,100 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,783 +42.3% | $355,000 +37.1% |
| 2015 | $3,362 -0.4% | $259,000 |
| 2014 | $3,375 | $259,000 +24.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $208,000 +55.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,000 -34% |
| 2011 | -- | $203,000 -49.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $404,792 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $405,756 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $397,800 -0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $400,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,115/mo
Principal & interest
$2885
HOA Fees
$650
Property taxes
$580
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92262
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Katherine Finchy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Raymond Cree Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Palm Springs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
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