650 West Linda Vista Drive
$1,960,000
5
4
1
3,434
3,434
$571
Sold 11/15/24
Description
Modernism Moment!!! This architectural home 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 an 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...Modernism Moment!!! This architectural home 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 an 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. Records indicate the home was built by "Waale-Camplan Co. and Smith Inc." who worked closely with Harry Williams (E. Stewart Williams's father). 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.
Property Details for 650 West Linda Vista Drive
Zoning
R1A
StyleArchitectural
Parcel Number513193018
Living Area3434
Source Living AreaAppraiser
AreaPalm Springs Central (332)
Subdivision NameTennis Club
Lot Size Area19602
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2024 03:21 PM
Property Details for 650 West Linda Vista Drive
Status | Sold |
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MLS # | 24-453831 |
Days on Market | 9 |
Taxes | - |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
Year Built | 1948 |
Lot Size | 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF |
County | Riverside County |
Building Information for 650 West Linda Vista Drive
Stories1Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
Property Information for 650 West Linda Vista Drive
Property History for 650 West Linda Vista Drive
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 650 West Linda Vista Drive
Taxable ValueLand$775,200Additions$1,162,800Total$1,938,000
Tax Record2024$23,594 ($1,966 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.8Total Finished SqFt2,708 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,708 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningR1ACountyRIVERSIDEAPN513-193-018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 650 West Linda Vista Drive
This home is within Palm Springs Unified School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Cahuilla Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Raymond Cree Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Palm Springs High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Desert Learning Academy PublicK to 12 |
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