A REFINED CLASSIC 1955 ATOMIC RANCH! 275 Ridge Rd was home to Palm Springs celebrity photographer, Paul Pospesil from 1955 to 1999. This mid-century stunner is located in the highly coveted & historic Mesa neighborhood of south Palm Springs. Known as the Hollywood Hills of Palm Springs the Mesa has been home to celebrities past and present. Tucked away in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mts this hillside enclave enjoys shelter from the rushing wind and the blazing summer sun. The redesign of this mid-mod includes notable butterfly roofline to enhance & enlarge the stylish home. The timeless open plan design includes vaulted ceilings & lots of glass bringing the outdoors in and flooding the space with tons of natural light. A handsome stacked stone fireplace anchors this space. The adjacent open kitchen is sleek & contemporary in design with granite surfaces & stainless appliances including wine fridge & warming drawer. Fantastic outdoor entertaining space includes pool with waterfall feature & a complete outdoor kitchen! Third BR/BA is separate entrance casita! All new landscape with native plants & a hilltop dining gazebo with amazing up-close mountain views. The location of this home is stellar offering elevated views of the rugged beauty only found in the Mesa. The hidden secret under all this beauty is a vintage bomb shelter that once housed the photographers dark room. The space is enormous and possible uses are limited only by your imagination!
Sold for $1,400,000 on 01/26/24
Listing Provided by:
Dan Valentino DRE #00697107 760-218-6033,
Valentino & Valentino R E,
Debi Valentino DRE #01209041 760-831-9660,
Valentino & Valentino R E
$1,400,000
275 Ridge Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
3beds
2,529sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.28 Acres Lot
$1,426,800 Zestimate®
$554/sqft
$6,404 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 13, 2025 at 04:50pm
Listing Provided by:
Dan Valentino DRE #00697107 760-218-6033,
Valentino & Valentino R E,
Debi Valentino DRE #01209041 760-831-9660,
Valentino & Valentino R E
Bought with:
Scott Timberlake
Realty Trust
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219095877PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,529 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, In Ground, Waterfall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 513352011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
- Subdivision: The Mesa
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Services availability

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