Iconic Palm Springs Butterfly Home in Racquet Club East! Step into the golden age of desert modernism with this stunning 3-bed, 2-bath Mid-Century Modern gem designed by Palmer & Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Co. Located on a spacious corner lot in Racquet Club East, this quintessential Butterfly-roof home blends classic architecture with thoughtful, modern updates. Inside: Updated kitchen, painted tongue-and-groove ceilings, rejuvenated micro-concrete floors, and new front dual-pane windows and clerestory preserve vintage charm while enhancing comfort. The open floor plan is bathed in natural light, with upgraded can lighting and mirrored closet doors. Bathrooms have been tastefully updated: guest bath fully remodeled; primary bath with new flooring, vanity, and toilet. The home also includes a laundry/storage room off the primary suite. Enjoy spectacular unobstructed mountain views from your private backyard oasis, featuring a reconstructed pebble surface pool and large spa with updated pool equipment, gas fire pit, expansive hardscape, metal tilting louvered pergola and new metal fencing. A 2023 foam roof, new concrete driveway and garage door add to the turnkey appeal. STR-ready with Junior (6) and Home-Share licenses available (City verification required), this is an ideal primary home, vacation retreat, or income-producing property. Furnishings available. Don't miss this rare chance to own a piece of Palm Springs history. Contact me today for your private showing!
For sale
$1,175,000
971 E Alexander Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
3beds
1,225sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,141,200 Zestimate®
$959/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mid-century modern gemPrivate backyard oasisReconstructed pebble surface poolBathed in natural lightNew front dual-pane windowsCorner lotOpen floor plan
- 30 days |
- 898 |
- 47 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 02:11am
Listed by:
Carl Borey DRE # 01975302 760-285-1281,
Platinum Star Properties 760-424-8027,
Robert Rahl DRE # 01993491 760-223-9159,
Platinum Star Properties
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25617137PS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Entry, Living Room, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Shower Stall, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Open to Family Room, Kitchen Island
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Outside
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Storage, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Stained Concrete
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,225
- Total interior livable area: 1,225 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete Slab, Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated And Filtered, Gas Heat, In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated with Gas, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Fenced,Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pool
- Has water view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10,454.4 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 501130012
- Zoning: R1C
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hard Coat, Wood Siding
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: In Connected and Paid
- Water: District
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $959/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,045,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,392
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Inclusions: Furnishings available
Estimated market value
$1,141,200
$1.08M - $1.20M
$4,315/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000-2.1%$959/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #25617137PS Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,200,000$980/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25535305PS Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000-3.9%$980/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25535305PS Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000-3.6%$1,020/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,392 -1.7% | $1,045,000 -8.8% |
| 2024 | $12,610 -12.8% | $1,145,480 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,467 +169.9% | $1,123,020 +184.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,368/mo
Principal & interest
$5792
Property taxes
$1165
Home insurance
$411
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: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Palm Springs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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