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Key Details
Sold Price $625,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,311 sqft
Price per Sqft $476
Subdivision Araby
MLS Listing ID 219083971DA
Sold Date 09/16/24
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 0.450 Acres
Property Description
***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1929 comes to market for the first time in 45 years. Perched above Araby Cove with panoramic views of the desert, this property offers privacy and solitude. There is a detached structure used previously as the garage and detached studio casita with full bath which has been used as an artist's studio in the past. This home has two fireplaces and an original stove pipe. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, ceiling beams and handmade fireplace tools. Look even closer and you will discover a hidden room behind a bookcase. Look closer still and you will see the original owner, Perle Martin Wheeler carved her named into a nook in 1931. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. The roof was just redone August 2022. It has historic Class 1, Landmark designation with the City of Palm Springs. It does allow short term rentals. The sister property to this is also for sale, 2501 Araby Drive (MLS#219083969). Class 1 properties in Palm Springs are eligible for Mills Act contracts (see attached). These properties are only accessible via a private road with restricted access. You must have an appointment to view them. ***It is important you do not drive to the property. You must have an appointment.***
Location
State CA
County Riverside
Area 334 - South End Palm Springs
Rooms
Other Rooms Guest House
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Partially Furnished
Heating Fireplace(s), Wood
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring Concrete
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Other
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description 1.0
Fence Masonry
View Y/N Yes
View Canyon, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Porch Stone, Wrap Around
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Sewer Unknown
Additional Building Guest House
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 510270004
Acceptable Financing Cash
Listing Terms Cash
Financing Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
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