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$ 1,958,000

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2 Beds

2 Baths

1,497 SqFt

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$ 1,958,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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2 Beds

2 Baths

1,497 SqFt

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Sat Oct 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed Oct 08, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Sun Oct 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,497 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,307

MLS Listing ID CRP1-24373

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Fees $218/ann

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1958

Lot Size 0.360 Acres

Acres 0.36

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

A true collector's item in the world of desert modernism, 73271 Buckboard Trail--known as the Paulette Herbert Johnson House--is a 1958 mid-century masterpiece by celebrated architect Walter S. White. Rarely does a home of this significance come to market--an exquisitely maintained and restored example of Palm Desert's architectural history, blending timeless design with resort-style living.Step through a pebble-stone entry into an open, light-filled floor plan where floor-to-ceiling glass walls, terrazzo floors, original wood paneling, and signature masonry walls create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow surrounding the living and dining areas. The custom wood panel kitchen cabinetry pays homage to its mid-century roots, while two beautifully appointed bedrooms feature cork-lined closets and bathrooms with authentic period tile and lighting. Natural light pours through every corner, framing breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens, mountains and desert skyline.The grounds are a modernist playground: a Parker-style pebble bottom pool and spa, outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven, bocce court, putting green, lounge gazebo, firepits galore, and room for an ADU--all set against panoramic desert vistas. A spacious two-car garage plus additional parking for up to six vehicles

Location

State CA

County Riverside

Interior

Interior Features Storage, Updated Kitchen

Heating Central

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Flooring Tile

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Laundry Laundry Room, Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Other

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool In Ground

Utilities Available Other Water/Sewer

View Y/N true

View Hills, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Other

Total Parking Spaces 8

Private Pool true

Building

Lot Description Close to Clubhouse, Secluded, Other, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Storm Drain

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Water Other

Architectural Style Mid Century Modern, See Remarks

Level or Stories One Story

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 655042001

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Debbi DiMaggio Betta

REALTOR | Partner | Lic# 01047447

debbi.dimaggio@corcoranicon.com

+1(510) 414-6777

342 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA, 94611, USA

73271 Buckboard Trail Palm Desert, CA 92260

Debbi DiMaggio Betta

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73271 Buckboard Trail