290 E Simms Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,532 sqft
- 10,019 sqft lot
- $832 per sqft
- 1962 build
- – on site
Introducing 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
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Last updated Feb 22, 2025
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MLS# CL24445287 —
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The Building
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Year Built:1962
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Building Area Units:Square Feet
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Stories:1
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Levels:One Story
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Building Area Total:1532
Interior
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Interior Features:Den
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Kitchen Features:Dishwasher, Refrigerator
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Flooring:Tile
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Fireplace:false
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Fireplace Features:None
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:1532
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Living Area Units:Square Feet
Location
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Directions:From Indian Canyon, go East on Simms Rd.
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Parcel Number:501031012
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Zoning:R1
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Lot Size Area:0.23
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Lot Size Acres:0.23
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Lot Size SqFt:10019
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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View:Mountain(s)
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View:true
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (760) 808-3300
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:2
Baths
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Total Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
The Listing
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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quq74vxbtHk
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Central
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Heating:true
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Cooling:Central Air
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Cooling:true
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher
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Laundry Features:Dryer
The Community
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Association:false
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Pool Private:true
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Pool Features:In Ground
Parking
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Garage:false
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Attached Garage:false
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Carport:false
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Parking Total:2
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Parking Features:Detached
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$1,275,000
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Mortgage
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$6,827
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| Taxes | N/A |
| Insurance | $350 |
| Utilities | $260 See report |
| Total | $7,437/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
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Soundscore™
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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2/2/25
Feb 2, 2025
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Price Changed | BRIDGE | $1,275,000 | -14.7% |
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9/26/24
Sep 26, 2024
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Listed / Active | BRIDGE | $1,495,000 | -6.6% (-2.5% / YR) |
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1/24/22
Jan 24, 2022
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CRMLS_CA | $1,600,000 | -9.9% |
