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$1,049,000

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,225 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,225 sqft

Price per Sqft $856

Subdivision Racquet Club East

MLS Listing ID 219151401PS

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1959

Lot Size 10,454 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

ICONIC MID-CENTURY BUTTERFLY ALEXANDER | RACQUET CLUB ESTATESA striking example of Palm Springs' celebrated mid-century modern architecture, this iconic Butterfly Alexander residence with a architecturally distinctive stone facade front embodies the era's defining principles of indoor-outdoor living, dramatic geometry, and seamless connection to the desert landscape. Set on a private cul-de-sac in Racquet Club Estates, this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom architectural gem is distinguished by soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive walls of glass, architectural breeze blocks, and a south-facing backyard with breathtaking views of Mt. San Jacinto. A signature orange-framed frosted-glass entry opens to the iconic breezeway, connecting the main residence to the carport and extending the architectural axis toward the backyard. The bright great room features a vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling, custom lighting, tile floors, and expansive glass that frames the pool and mountain views. The kitchen pairs period character with modern finishes, offering wood cabinetry, Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, gas cooktop, and a detached island ideal for entertaining. The vaulted primary suite features clerestory windows, direct outdoor access, and a private bath, while the secondary bedrooms echo the home's signature architectural details. Recent improvements include dual-pane windows, refoamed roof, tankless water heater, fresh exterior paint, whole-house surge protection, Moen water monitor, and a 2022 HVAC system. No land lease or HOA fees. Architecturally significant and unmistakably Palm Springs, this Butterfly Alexander is a beautifully preserved expression of desert modernism with exceptional privacy, design, and mountain views.

Location

State CA

County Riverside

Area 331 - North End Palm Springs

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Tile

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior

Parking Features Garage, Garage Door Opener

Fence Privacy

Pool Electric Heat, In Ground

View Y/N Yes

View Mountain(s)

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level

Story 1

Entry Level One

Foundation Slab

Level or Stories One

New Construction No

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 501061011

Acceptable Financing Cash to New Loan

Listing Terms Cash to New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by David Whitworth Compass #01908154

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2747 E COAST HWY Unit 200, CORONA DEL MAR, California, 92625, USA

403 E Desert Willow CIR Palm Springs, CA 92262

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