Sold
2550 S Araby DR
Palm Springs CA, 92264
$625,000
$476.74 per sqft
Sold
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,311 sqft
Residential
Built in 1929
***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1929 comes to market for the first time in 45 years. Perched above Araby Cove with panoramic views of the desert, this property offers privacy and solitude. There is a detached structure used previously as the garage and detached studio casita with full bath which has been used as an artist's studio in the past. This home has two fireplaces and an original stove pipe. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, ceiling beams and handmade fireplace tools. Look even closer and you will discover a hidden room behind a bookcase. Look closer still and you will see the original owner, Perle Martin Wheeler carved her named into a nook in 1931. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. The roof was just redone August 2022. It has historic Class 1, Landmark designation with the City of Palm Springs. It does allow short term rentals. The sister property to this is also for sale, 2501 Araby Drive (MLS#219083969). Class 1 properties in Palm Springs are eligible for Mills Act contracts (see attached). These properties are only accessible via a private road with restricted access. You must have an appointment to view them. ***It is important you do not drive to the property. You must have an appointment.***
219083971DA
MLSⓇ ID
September 1, 2022
Listed
January 14, 2025
Updated
Map
2550 S Araby DR
Palm Springs CA, 92264
Interior Features
Total Stories
1
Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Interior Features
Beamed Ceiling(s)
Floor Description
Cement
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Stone, Wood Burning Living Room, Master Bedroom
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Wall/Window
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Fireplace, Wood
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.45 Acres
Architectual Style
Other
Sewer
Unknown
Other Property Details
Area Name
Palm Springs South End
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
Detached, Garage Is Detached, Other
Parking Total
2
View
Yes
View Description
Canyon, Desert, Mountains, Panoramic
County
Riverside
Pool
No
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
9/17/2024 | Sold | $625,000 |
Listed by Nyla Patzner with Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Contact: (760) 340-1111
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Data last updated 1/14/2025