




971 E Alexander Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Significant Price Improvement! Iconic Palm Springs Butterfly Home in Racquet Club East! Step into the golden age of desert modernism with this stunning 3-bed, 2-bath Mid-Century Modern gem designed by Palmer & Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Co. Located on a spacious corner lot in Racquet Club East, this quintessential Butterfly-roof home blends classic architecture with thoughtful, modern updates. Inside: Updated kitchen, painted tongue-and-groove ceilings, rejuvenated micro-concrete floors, and new front dual-pane windows and clerestory preserve vintage charm while enhancing comfort. The open floor plan is bathed in natural light, with upgraded can lighting and mirrored closet doors. Bathrooms have been tastefully updated: guest bath fully remodeled; primary bath with new flooring, vanity, and toilet. The home also includes a laundry/storage room off the primary suite. Enjoy spectacular unobstructed mountain views from your private backyard oasis, featuring a reconstructed pebble surface pool and large spa with updated pool equipment, gas fire pit, expansive hardscape, metal tilting louvered pergola and new metal fencing. A 2023 foam roof, new concrete driveway and garage door add to the turnkey appeal. STR-ready with Junior (6) and Home-Share licenses available (City verification required), this is an ideal primary home, vacation retreat, or income-producing property. Furnishings available. Don't miss this rare chance to own a piece of Palm Springs history. Contact me today for your private showing!
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,225
Lot Size
10,454 sqft
Year Built
1959
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
141
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
25617137PS
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Storage, Utility Room
Fireplace
Gas Starter, Living Room
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
Laundry Room, Outside
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Concrete, Door Multi, Garage
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Covered
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Wood Siding
Roof
Foam
Lot Features
Back Yard
Pool Features
In Ground, Private
Spa Features
In Ground, Private
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water Source
Public
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Based on price, location, and features
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