Old Las Palmas

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06/27/18

Nestled against the San Jacinto Mountains, Old Las Palmas is distinguished as one of Palm Spring’s finest neighborhoods. The first of the city’s exclusive enclaves, it has long attracted the biggest names from Hollywood. Its former residents include Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Liberace, Jack Warner, Dinah Shore, Harry Winston, Cher, and Donna Reed.
 
In addition to being the oldest neighborhood in Palm Springs, Old Las Palmas also boasts the largest collection of celebrity properties in the city. Star-studded, serene, and secluded, the community is also recognized as the Beverly Hills of Palm Springs.
 
Old Las Palmas is located in central Palm Springs, between Vista Las Palmas and the uptown design district.
 

History of Old Las Palmas

Old Las Palmas has long been considered as one, if not the, most illustrious address in Palm Springs. The neighborhood started out as a citrus grove developed into an upscale residential community by Alvah Hicks, a builder from New York, along with his son, Harold. By the late 1920s, Old Las Palmas already featured an exciting collection of eclectic homes designed by some of the most prominent architects of the period.
 
Old Las Palmas’ secluded location with the San Jacinto Mountains as its backdrop attracted a bevy of would-be residents, from Hollywood’s most powerful celebrities to industry magnates. Since then, the neighborhood has become one of the most glamorous residential areas in the Coachella Valley.
 

Real estate and property types in Old Las Palmas

Old Las Palmas real estate is widely recognized in Palm Springs for its high concentration of celebrity homes and architectural residences, with dominant styles in the area including mid-century modern, ranch, and Spanish Colonial. Famous architects such as A. Quincy Jones, John Porter Clark, Buff and Hensman, E. Stewart Williams, and Donald Wexler have designed homes in this highly coveted neighborhood.
 
Many of Old Las Palmas’ homes are considered historic and architecturally significant luxury properties, sought after by some of the most discerning real estate investors. These residences have been restored to its full glory and retrofitted with today’s best amenities. Lush landscaping carpet the surroundings of Old Las Palmas homes, creating a visually stunning and relaxing place to live. There are currently 290 residences in Old Las Palmas.
 

Living in Old Las Palmas

Luxury homes for sale in Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs

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