As a hot spot for mid-century modern architecture, the oasis city of Palm Springs has long been Southern California's capital of architectural innovation. Taking advantage of spectacular desert landscapes stretching to the crests of the San Jacinto Mountains, many Palm Springs homes for sale marry form and function to create dramatic tableaux that go far beyond mere "curb appeal." In neighborhoods like Twin Palms, Vista Las Palmas, and Deepwell, for instance, you'll find classic examples of mid-century modern design, with characteristic asymmetry, low-pitched roofs, and post-and-beam construction. And elsewhere in Palm Springs, you'll find art deco, contemporary, and even Ranch homes that share the same local commitment to the cutting edge. Perhaps more than anywhere else in SoCal, Palm Springs real estate has style.
Beautiful Southern Exposure Residence, With Close-up #7 Green And Panoramic Mountain Views. A Tuscan Facade Entry, Through Custom Wood Door, To A Private, Inviting Open Courtyard. This Gorgeous Mesquite Plan With 2,789 Square Feet Of Living Space ...
La Quinta, CA
$711,750
3
4
3,020
9
Welcome To The New Cove At The Citrus! Upon Entering This Home, You Will Know You Have Arrived At A Special Destination. The Large Gallery Has Plenty Of Space To Proudly Display Your Most Coveted Works Of Art. The Gourmet Kitchen And Large Great R...
La Quinta, CA
$709,000
3
4
2,535
1
Lovely Private Corner Lot With Southern Sun, Views Of The Mountains And Side Yard For Enjoying The Pool, Spa, Firepit And Bbq Grill Island. The Owners Updated This Home With Travertine, Stacked Stone Fireplace, And So Much More!!! The Home Is T...
Indio, CA
$709,900
5
3
2,888
8
This Gorgeous Recently Remodeled Home Comes Fully Furnished With High Quality, Contemporary Furnishings, Brand New Lighting Fixtures And Ceiling Fans, And A Fantastic Gourmet Kitchen. Used As A Short-term Rental Property For The Last Several Years...
Palm Desert, CA
$709,000
3
2
2,041
2
This Is What You've Been Looking For! A True Mid-century Modern Home, On A Cul De Sac, And Just A Few Blocks From The World Class Shopping, Restaurants And Galleries Of El Paseo! Designed By Famed Architect Charles Dubois, This Fabulous Home Has ...
Traditional Mini-estate On A Private Cul-de-sac In Desirable Avondale C.c. This Lovely Elevated Home Offers Graceful Lines For Graceful Living & Features A Large Circular Driveway With Matured Landscaping & Sweeping Views Of The Mountains, Golf Co...
Indio, CA
$715,000
4
4
3,346
N/A
Price Reduced By $10k!!! Behind The Private Gates Of The Montage Santa Rosa Community A Beautiful Home Awaits. Short Walk To Coach Music Fest. Have You Seen The Weekend Rental Rates For Homes Like These! (buyer To Verify). Over 3300 Sq. Ft., A Per...
Palm Desert, CA
$715,000
3
4
2,508
5
Lowest Price Pool Home! Palo Verde 2 With South & West Facing Patio! Patio With Private Pool & Spa Has Expansive Views Overlooking #2 Fairway Of The Grove Course. This Updated Detached Home Is Offered Furnished Per Inventory And Features An Open F...
Palm Springs, CA
$715,000
3
2
1,684
44
Palm Springs At Its Best At Trendy El Mirador''! This Stunning Mid-century/ranch 3br/2ba Charmer Is Located On A Prime .25 Acre Lot, Fully Landscaped And Surrounded By Lush Ficus Trees That Will Provide The Utmost Privacy. Although Currently Used ...
$30,000 Price Reduction Custom /one Owner(no Pets Or Smokers) Is This 3124 Sq Ft Home With 3 Bedrooms, All En Suite,plus Powder,great Room,family Room,dining Room,office/2ndden W/great Floor Plan. Behind The 24/7 Manned Gates Of La Quinta Cc Golf...
Indian Wells, CA
$719,000
3
3
3,180
1
Beautiful & Stylish Spacious Desert Horizons Solar Home. This Cul-de Sac Home Welcomes You Into A Private Courtyard With Streaming Waterfall-ways. Tastefully Appointed & Expanded Winged Foot Plan With A Spacious Living Room, Dining Room, Chef's Up...
La Quinta, CA
$719,000
4
5
3,058
50
Offered In The Hidden, One Of A Kind, Historic Desert Community Of Point Happy Estates. The Location Is Prime! Located At The Corner Hwy 111 And Washington Street. Great Home For People Who Want All That The City Of La Quinta Offers Like Fine Dini...
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Explore Palm Springs Homes For Sale
Palm Springs is most famous for its density of mid-century modern and art deco buildings, which has inspired generations of builders, designers, and architects to contribute their own masterworks to the city's neighborhoods. Famous examples include Richard Neutra's Kaufmann House and Frank Sinatra's former estate in Rancho Mirage, both of which frequently attract guided tours. Not all Palm Springs mid-century modern homes for sale are museum pieces, however—discerning buyers will find sterling examples of desert modernism across the city's communities.
The more contemporary architecture of Palm Springs continues the mid-century tradition, but often updates 60s-style design for the new millennium. These homes frequently used curved surfaces and découpage to riff on the dominance of modernism, while adding modern conveniences and features that make them uniquely livable. For anyone looking for a forward-thinking construction that reflects the latest architectural developments yet hasn't forgotten the past, these Palm Springs homes for sale represent a great opportunity to live on the cutting edge.
The majority of homes in Palm Springs are less ostentatious, but they're still extremely attractive to buyers looking for affordable family living. These include a broad variety of Mediterranean or Spanish Ranch homes that have been designed to reflect the sun-drenched lifestyles cultivated by locals. With bright stucco walls, red tile roofing, oversized windows, and overhead skylights, these homes have been crafted to offer shelter while letting in the maximum amount of natural light. Big backyards with patios and water features further accentuate the oasis-like feel that characterizes so much of this unique desert city.
Living in Palm Springs
Once upon a time, Palm Springs consisted of just a single small health resort, The Desert Inn, which began attracting visitors to the small desert town by touting the restorative qualities of the dry climate and nearby hot springs. Since then, Palm Springs has become famous for amenities and attractions that make it the perfect antidote to city life, bringing stars like Frank Sinatra, Marlene Dietrich, and Bob Hope—or, more recently, Leonardo DiCaprio and Halley Berry—attracted to the region's 350 days of sunshine. It's perhaps due to the influence of these stars that each year Palm Springs hosts a number of world-class festivals, including the Palm Springs International Film Festival and Coachella.
For all this glitz and glamor, though, Palm Springs has also become surprisingly livable. Today, the city is popular with those looking to golf during the wintertime or anyone who appreciates hiking or riding on horseback through haunting desert landscapes. Palm Springs homes for sale also put you in touch with hundreds of excellent restaurants and upscale retailers. Places like Desert Hills Premium Outlets and the Gardens of El Paseo are popular for upscale shopping, while Main Street features dozens of unique boutiques you won't find at the malls.
Hopping on the Santa Monica Freeway—or flying from Palm Springs International Airport—makes it easy to travel across the region to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, or Riverside, which is just 50 miles away. Palm Springs benefits from being far enough away from the rest of the world that it guarantees peace and serenity. At the same time, it's still close enough that you'll never feel as if you're missing out.
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