In 1957 the Alexander family worked with Los Angeles architect William Krisel, AIA, to create the first truly modern neighborhood in Palm Springs. Now popularly known as Twin Palms, each house was beautifully detailed and had a unique, custom look. This particular home features the famous extended butterfly roof, which was one of the most daring and dramatic. Spreading gracefully across the extra large lot, the wings of the butterfly encompass both dwelling and garage creating an impressive facade to the street. Over the years, the open courtyard entry was enclosed creating a large entry and bonus room. The home otherwise retains its original floor plan. The post and beam construction is still very apparent with the tongue and groove ceiling rising to dramatic 13 foot heights which allows an incredible amount of light to penetrate into the home while always connecting the new owner to the outdoors. These homes caused a sensation when they were first built and, in fact, sold out very rapidly and a visit to this home and the neighborhood will quickly show why. Pool and jacuzzi have been recently upgraded. There are solar panels on the roof for energy conservation.
Off market
$1,453,600
991 E La Jolla Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
3beds
2,160sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1957
0.27 Acres Lot
$1,453,600 Zestimate®
$673/sqft
$4,715 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas & Wood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 511054005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Other
Other facts
- Possession: Close Of Escrow
- Building Style: Mid Century, Modern
- View Type: Mountain(s), Pool
- Flooring: Bamboo, Ceramic Tile
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Air Conditioning
- Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
- Spa/Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, In Ground
- Spa/Hot Tub Description: Heated, Private
- Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
- Heating: Central
- Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground, Private
- View: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Spa/Hot Tub: Yes
- Sprinklers: Yes
- Fireplace: Yes
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Description: Attached
- Property Type: A
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Irrigation: Sprinkler System
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Water: Water District
- Pool Location: Private
- Rooms: Bonus Room
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Contingent Upon: Loan Approval
- Fireplace Features: Gas & Wood
- Land Type: Fee Simple
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