




73271 Buckboard Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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 completes the estate.Located in the historic Silver Spur Ranch enclave, this home is just minutes from El Paseo's dining and shopping, the Living Desert Zoo, and Palm Desert's country clubs. More than a residence, it is an architectural icon--the Paulette Herbert Johnson House by Walter S. White--restored to its full glory and offered as a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of California modernism.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,497
Lot Size
15,682 sqft
Year Built
1958
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
165
HOA Fee
$218/mo
Garage Total
2
MLS #
P1-24373
Interior Features
Built In Features, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Wood Product Walls, Wired For Sound
Flooring
Stone, Tile
Appliances
Barbecue, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
8
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Off Site, On Site, Off Street, Paved, Rv Potential, On Street, Storage
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Lanai, Open, Patio, Porch, Stone, Wrap Around
Fencing
Masonry, Stone
Security
Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Foam
Direction Faced
North
Lot Features
Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Desert Back, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Paved, Rocks, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
Pool Features
Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Salt Water
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground, Private
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water Source
Public
Maintenance Grounds, Other
Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Storm Drains, Suburban, Park
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