290 Simms Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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- MLS#: 24445287 ( Single Family Residence )
- Street Address: 290 Simms Road
- Viewed: 6
- Price: $1,495,000
- Price sqft: $976
- Waterfront: No
- Year Built: 1962
- Bldg sqft: 1532
- Bedrooms: 2
- Total Baths: 2
- Full Baths: 2
- Garage / Parking Spaces: 2
- Days On Market: 103
- Additional Information
- County: RIVERSIDE
- City: Palm Springs
- Zipcode: 92262
- Subdivision: Racquet Club East
- Provided by: BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
- Contact: Alex Alex
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DescriptionIntroducing Steel House Number 1, a mid century modern masterpiece by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison. Built in the early 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company, this historic home is one of only seven steel houses and one of just two featuring the signature folded plate roofline that defines its iconic aesthetic. Located in Palm Springs' Racquet Club Road Estates, this home was part of an ambitious plan to create low maintenance, prefabricated steel houses designed to withstand desert conditions resisting warping, pests, earthquakes, and fire. Sixty years on, the steel framing remains structurally sound, testifying to its innovative construction.In 2014, Wexler himself was consulted during the tasteful restoration. Iconic features like eight foot glass panels, sliding doors, and clerestory windows have been preserved, offering remarkable mountain views and visual interest throughout.Inside, an open floor plan features formal living and dining areas, a den overlooking a private backyard with a heated saltwater boomerang shaped pool, and an open kitchen ideal for entertaining. The home boasts two spacious bedrooms, perfect for hosting guests, both offering mountain views and direct outdoor access. The main bedroom includes an en suite bath, while the guest room provides comfort and privacy for visitors. Abundant indoor/outdoor living spaces allow you to fully enjoy the desert climate. Floor to ceiling glass doors seamlessly blend the interior with outdoor patios, perfect for relaxation and social gatherings. Situated in vibrant Palm Springs, this home offers both tranquillity and adventure, with world class amenities moments away. Steel House Number 1 is a rare opportunity to own a desert gem, a testament to visionary architecture awaiting its next chapter.
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Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Cooling
- Central Air
Country
- US
Eating Area
- Dining Room
Entry Location
- Foyer
Fireplace Features
- None
Flooring
- Tile
Heating
- Central
Laundry Features
- Washer Included
- Dryer Included
- Inside
Levels
- One
Parcel Number
- 501031012
Parking Features
- Detached Carport
Pool Features
- In Ground
- Heated
- Salt Water
- Private
Postalcodeplus4
- 2040
Property Type
- Single Family Residence
Roof
- Metal
Spa Features
- None
Subdivision Name Other
- Racquet Club East
View
- Pool
- Mountain(s)
Virtual Tour Url
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quq74vxbtHk
Year Built
- 1962
Zoning
- R1