***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.***
Sold for $625,000 on 09/16/24
Listing Provided by:
Nyla Patzner DRE #01903843 760-797-8000,
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
$625,000
2550 S Araby Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
2beds
1,311sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.45 Acres Lot
$861,800 Zestimate®
$477/sqft
$6,007 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2024 at 05:04pm
Listing Provided by:
Nyla Patzner DRE #01903843 760-797-8000,
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Jason Cochran, DRE #01947240
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219083971DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Partially Furnished
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,311 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Other
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Stone, Wrap Around
- Fencing: Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 510270004
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
- Subdivision: Araby
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
Services availability

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