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650 W Linda Vista Dr
Palm Springs CA, 92262
$2,195,000
$639.20 per sqft
Active
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,434 sqft
Residential
Built in 1948
Here's your Modernism Moment! Available for the first time in over 50 years, this architectural gem was most certainly the talk of the town when it was built in the late 1940's. Imagine old Palm Springs - lightly populated, beautifully rustic and virtually entirely Spanish in architectural flavor. And then, on nearly acre of land where the toe of the San Jacinto Mountain touches the valley floor, a visionary builds something completely new. Exhibiting the very beginnings of what would quickly become desert modern, this home features all the architectural panache reminiscent of the early work of John Porter Clark and Herbert Burns who were just starting to introduce modernism to Palm Springs. Perhaps Clark was even involved here since the original owner, Barney Hinkle, is shown photographed with the architect around this time. In any case, the strength of the architecture and connection to the outdoors display the work of an architect of note. Uniquely sited with an elevated facade to the north and a traditional ground level experience to the south the home enjoys surprising views across the Tennis Club neighborhood and beyond to the windmills north of Palm Springs. The mountain views from the spacious, sparkling pool are surreal. The prominence and provenance of this home are a delight to study. Earliest records show that it was built in 1946/1947 with additions very shortly thereafter. One of its first occupants was Barney Hinkle, a local bon vivant who was a real estate agent, investor and one of the developers of Thunderbird Country Club, and one of the most recent owners was Frederick Sleight, Executive Director of the Desert Museum. While living in the home, Mr. Sleight worked with E. Stewart Williams to design and build the new Palm Springs Art Museum. Laid out in a u-shaped pattern, the home's center core is the public space with glass walls front and back. Here one will find the open living/dining area anchored by a large stacked-stone fireplace wall at the eastern end, and the large kitchen at the western end. The home is currently configured with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, two of which open onto the pool deck and could be repurposed as cabanas or attached casitas. The landscaping is mature and lush, with ancient stone walls at both the Linda Vista and Santa Rosa borders. This residence is a piece of Palm Springs history, a treasure uncovered for architectural enthusiasts, and a preservationist's dream home.
24-357525
MLSⓇ ID
February 14, 2024
Listed
May 4, 2024
Updated
Map
650 W Linda Vista Dr
Palm Springs CA, 92262
Interior Features
Total Stories
1
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
4.5
Appliances
Ceiling Fan, Cable, Washer, Dryer, Solar Panels, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
Laundry Description
Room, Other
Floor Description
Tile, Wood, Carpet
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Air Conditioning, Multi/Zone, Wall/Window, Electric, Heat Pump(s), Central
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Forced Air, Combination
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.45 Acres
Lot Features
Landscaped, Exterior Security Lights, Fenced, Automatic Gate, Back Yard, Front Yard
Architectual Style
Architectural
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Cess Pool
School Information
School District
Palm Springs Unified
Other Property Details
Area Name
Palm Springs Central
Days on Market
80
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
Garage - 2 Car, Gated, Garage Is Attached, Driveway - Concrete
Parking Total
2
View
Yes
View Description
Mountains, City, City Lights, Canyon, Desert
County
Riverside
Water Source
District
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
Heated, Gunite, Private
Zoning
R1A
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
4/17/2024 | Price Change | $2,195,000 -9% |
4/17/2024 | Active | — |
3/27/2024 | Under Contract | — |
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Listing Contact: 760-904-5234
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