SMASHING Mid Cent Mod, Former home of BOBBY DARIN and SANDRA DEE (aka Mrs. Bobby Darin). Spotless, Pristine Alexander built in 1959, Designed by famous architectural duo Palmer and Krisel , 3 beds, 2 baths, Pool, Hot Tub and stunning Western Mountain Views. Gorgeously updated and FULLY renovated in 2016 By Christopher Kennedy and was featured in his book "Making Mid Century Modern" to its current casual chic elegance while maintaining its distinguishing Mid Cent Mod Features ; Tongue and Grove ceilings,, Wall of glass, (now dual pane), creating bright light airy spaces. The home comes fully furnished inside and out, it includes promotional posters for "Gidget" and "Mac the Knife" stars. Also a copy of original grant deed when Bobbie and Sandra Darin took ownership, The property has a gorgeous pool and above ground Hot Tub, A bocce ball court for a bit of rowdy good fun and alternately a hammock in a secluded spot for some Zen moments. Property has been a very successful Vacation Rental hosting such luminaries as Designing Women's JEAN SMART. The house next door was owned by Milburn Stone who played "Doc" in Gunsmoke and two doors away was home to Jackie Cooper a prominent member of "Our Gang" also known as the "Little Rascals"
For sale
$1,149,900
2889 N Davis Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
3beds
1,224sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,116,100 Zestimate®
$939/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bocce ball courtAbove ground hot tubWall of glassGorgeous poolBright light airy spacesHot tubStunning western mountain views
- 57 days |
- 219 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 02:31am
Listed by:
M. Joan Martin DRE # 01243654 760-902-9066,
Re/Max Desert Properties 760-203-1133
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25605345PS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Bar, Living Room, Dining Area, Walk-In Pantry
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Bar, Open to Family Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas, Microwave, Free Standing Electric, Dishwasher, Barbeque, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - 2 Car
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated And Filtered, In Ground, Gas Heat, Private
- Spa features: Above Ground, Heated, Hot Tub
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 501044003
- Zoning: R1C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Alarm System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $939/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $752,970
- Annual tax amount: $9,670
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
Estimated market value
$1,116,100
$1.06M - $1.17M
$4,111/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,149,900+122.4%$939/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #25605345PS Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2015 | Sold | $517,000-4.1%$422/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #15896415 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2015 | Pending sale | $539,000$440/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Consultants #15896415PS Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2015 | Price change | $539,000-3.6%$440/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Consultants #15896415PS Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2015 | Price change | $559,000-1.9%$457/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Consultants #14802003PS Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,670 +4.6% | $752,970 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,244 -1.9% | $738,207 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,419 -0.1% | $723,733 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,210/mo
Principal & interest
$5668
Property taxes
$1140
Home insurance
$402
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Racquet Club Estates
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Vista Del Monte Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Raymond Cree Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Palm Springs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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