A landmark Palm Springs estate in the heart of The Movie Colony, considered a crown jewel of mid-century modernism, is available for the first time since earning a Class 1 historic designation. Representing the pinnacle of meticulous preservation, the designation ensures that the William F. Cody-designed home will forever be protected. Its unique, geometric floor plan is among the features that set it apart. With 26-foot-high ceiling peaks finished with sandblasted Douglas fir, expansive glass, terrazzo floors and resort-style outdoor living spaces, the Abernathy home blends luxury with privacy and tranquility against a canvas of desert mountain views. Its undeniable versatility extends to entertaining, thanks to a recently reimagined kitchen finished with design-aligned Poggenpohl cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances. Nothing has been spared in this exquisite William Cody architectural "masterwork."
For sale
Listing Provided by:
P S Properties DRE #1726623T 760-898-1544,
Bennion Deville Homes
$10,500,000
611 N Phillips Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
5beds
4,683sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.82 Acres Lot
$9,418,000 Zestimate®
$2,242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unique geometric floor planTerrazzo floorsExpansive glassDesert mountain viewsDesign-aligned poggenpohl cabinetryGaggenau appliancesResort-style outdoor living spaces
- 105 days |
- 2,628 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 26, 2025 at 12:24pm
Listing Provided by:
P S Properties DRE #1726623T 760-898-1544,
Bennion Deville Homes
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 25605327PS
Originating MLS: CLAW
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Bar
- Flooring: Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,683
- Total interior livable area: 4,683 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Electric Gate
- Carport spaces: 8
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Dimensions: 185 x 200
Details
- Parcel number: 507201006
- Zoning: R1C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shake,Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Movie Colony
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,075,084
- Annual tax amount: $12,741
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
Estimated market value
$9,418,000
$8.95M - $9.98M
$18,764/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $10,500,000-18.6%$2,242/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Listing removed | $12,900,000$2,755/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $12,900,000+300%$2,755/sqft |
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| 3/21/2005 | Sold | $3,225,000+115%$689/sqft |
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| 1/18/2002 | Sold | $1,500,000+11.1%$320/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,741 -2.4% | $1,075,084 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $13,052 -4% | $1,051,330 -0.2% |
| 2023 | $13,589 -22.7% | $1,053,568 -21.4% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$65,354/mo
Principal & interest
$51442
Property taxes
$10237
Home insurance
$3675
Climate risks
Neighborhood: The Movie Colony
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Katherine Finchy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Raymond Cree Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Palm Springs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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