2550 Araby Drive, Palm Springs

$649,000

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2 Beds
3 Baths
1,311 Sqft
.45 Acre
1 Garage

***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1929 comes to market for the first time in 45 years. Perched above Araby Cove with panoramic views of the desert, this property offers privacy and solitude. There is a detached structure used previously as the garage and detached studio casita with full bath which has been used as an artist's studio in the past. This home has two fireplaces and an original stove pipe. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, ceiling beams and handmade fireplace tools. Look even closer and you will discover a hidden room behind a bookcase. Look closer still and you will see the original owner, Perle Martin Wheeler carved her named into a nook in 1931. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. The roof was just redone August 2022. It has historic Class 1, Landmark designation with the City of Palm Springs. It does allow short term rentals. The sister property to this is also for sale, 2501 Araby Drive (MLS#219083969). Class 1 properties in Palm Springs are eligible for Mills Act contracts (see attached). These properties are only accessible via a private road with restricted access. You must have an appointment to view them. ***It is important you do not drive to the property. You must have an appointment.***

Essential Information

MLS® #
219083971DA
Price
$649,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3.00
Full Baths
3
Square Footage
1,311
Acres
0.45
Year Built
1929
Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active

Community Information

Address
2550 Araby Drive
Area
334 - South End Palm Springs
Subdivision
Araby
City
Palm Springs
County
Riverside
Zip Code
92264
Senior Community
N

Amenities

Parking Spaces
2
Parking
Other
# of Garages
1
Garages
Other

View

Canyon, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic

Interior

Interior
Concrete
Heating
Fireplace(s), Wood
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fireplace
Yes
# of Stories
1

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Partially Furnished

Fireplaces

Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior
Stone
Construction
Stone

Additional Information

Date Listed
September 1st, 2022
Days on Market
606

Listing Details

Agent
Nyla Patzner

Office

Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Property History
Price Reduced from $749,000 to $649,000
Price Reduced from $799,000 to $749,000
Price Reduced from $849,000 to $799,000
Price Reduced from $1,100,000 to $849,000

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Buyer's Agent

Jeremiah Moersch REALTOR®

Office: 760-533-2540
Listing Agent
Nyla Patzner - Desert Sotheby's International Realty

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