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443 W Merito Place, Palm Springs, CA 92262

$3,895,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 4,671 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,895,000 List Date: 3/11/2026 Last Modified: 4/26/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the prestigious Old Las Palmas neighborhood in the heart of Palm Springs, this remarkable desert estate blends classic Palm Springs glamour with modern luxury. Once owned by legendary actress and comedian Lily Tomlin, the ''Lily Pad'' carries a touch of Hollywood history within one of the city's most iconic celebrity enclaves. Originally built in 1952 and thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, the estate spans approximately 4,671 square feet on more than half an acre of lush, gated grounds. Inside, sunlit interiors unfold through expansive living and entertaining spaces offering an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and relaxed - quintessential Palm Springs glamour with a contemporary edge. This home features 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and thoughtfully designed living spaces with rich travertine tile flooring that create an inviting yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout. The heart of the home has a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainles ... (Read more) Located in the prestigious Old Las Palmas neighborhood in the heart of Palm Springs, this remarkable desert estate blends classic Palm Springs glamour with modern luxury. Once owned by legendary actress and comedian Lily Tomlin, the ''Lily Pad'' carries a touch of Hollywood history within one of the city's most iconic celebrity enclaves. Originally built in 1952 and thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, the estate spans approximately 4,671 square feet on more than half an acre of lush, gated grounds. Inside, sunlit interiors unfold through expansive living and entertaining spaces offering an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and relaxed - quintessential Palm Springs glamour with a contemporary edge. This home features 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and thoughtfully designed living spaces with rich travertine tile flooring that create an inviting yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout. The heart of the home has a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless-steel features that include countertops, backsplash and huge refrigerator/freezer. High-end appliances include 2 Meile dishwashers and Viking double oven & gas cooktop. There is a seamless flow between the great room & family room, both designed for effortless entertaining, showcasing two of the home's five fireplaces, a stylish wet bar, and Fleetwood sliding doors opening to the spectacular resort-style backyard. The home's four bedrooms include a luxurious ensuite primary offering a serene private escape, complete with a cozy fireplace, elegant custom drapery, and direct access to the backyard. Two other ensuite guest bedrooms, thoughtfully separated from the primary bedroom, offer guests their own private living space. Adding to the compound's appeal, the estate was expanded with the construction of a nearly 1,000-square-foot guest house, complete with its own living area with fireplace, spacious bedroom suite and dramatic views of the surrounding desert mountains. Lily Pad's outdoor space reveals the estate's true magic. The resort-style grounds are centered around a custom pool and spa, with shaded lounge areas, a beautiful natural stone fireplace, outdoor kitchen, pool bathroom, and iconic desert mountain views. Towering palms and manicured landscaping evoke the golden age of Hollywood retreats. This exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Palm Springs' storied past while enjoying the comfort and elegance of a fully reimagined desert estate.

Listing Details MLS# 219144596

General Property Information

Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: Yes
3/4 Baths: 4
Half Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 4671
Total Baths: 7
SqFt Source: Assessor
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 5
Pool: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Detached
Sprinklers: Yes
Building # of Stories: Yes
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1952
Furnished: Unfurnished
Cross Streets: N. Patencio

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Landscaped; Private View Type: Mountain(s); Pool Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North; Leisure Faces South; Leisure Faces West Other Structures: Guest House/Casita Other Structural Features: Misting System; Rain Gutters Irrigation: Drip System; Sprinkler Timer Fencing: Block Disclosures: Easements Building Style: Modern Levels: One Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator; Washer Built-In BBQ: Gas Range Hood: Yes Kitchen Features: Island; Stainless Counters; Wood Counters Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room; Kitchen Island Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Primary Retreat; Walk In Closet Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s); Linen Closet; Powder Room; Shower & Tub; Tile Shower; Travertine Doors: Sliding Doors Exterior Construction: Stucco Foundation: Slab Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Travertine Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric; Zoned Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: In Ground; Pebble Pool Description: Heated; In Ground; Private Heating: Central; Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Zoned Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Casita - Guest House; Family Room; Living Room; Patio; Primary Bedroom Fireplace Features: Gas Rooms: Casita - Guest House; Dining Room; Family Room; Living Room Interior Features: Bar; Built-In Features; Recessed Lighting Laundry: Individual Room Security Safety: Automatic Gate Window Treatments: Blinds; Drapes; Screens Roofing: Concrete Patio Features: Concrete Slab; Covered; Misters Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Gas; Water Heater Unit Parking: Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Side By Side Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 505294003
Original List Price: 3895000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 443
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Merito
Street Suffix: Place
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92262
Area: 332 - Palm Springs Central
Country: US

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: No
Will Consider Lease: No

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: Unknown

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: No
PUD Y/N: No
View: Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

More Information

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-03-11

Casita Features

Other: Separate living area with fireplace.

Water

Water District Name: Desert Water Agency
Water District: Yes

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4

HOA Information

HOA: No

DPR

DPR Eligible: No

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2026-03-11
Land Type: Fee

Fencing

Block: Yes

Sale Type

Standard: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Cash to New Loan: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Parking Spaces/Information

Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 2

Lot Description

Landscaped: Yes
Private: Yes

View Type

Mountain(s): Yes
Pool: Yes

Property Orientation Faces

Front Door Faces North: Yes
Leisure Faces South: Yes
Leisure Faces West: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita: Yes

Other Structural Features

Misting System: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Irrigation

Drip System: Yes
Sprinkler Timer: Yes

Disclosures

Easements: Yes

Building Style

Modern: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Entry Location

Ground Level - No Steps: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Built-In BBQ

Gas: Yes

Range Hood

Yes: Yes

Kitchen Features

Island: Yes
Stainless Counters: Yes
Wood Counters: Yes

Eating Areas

Formal Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes

Bedroom Features

All Bedrooms Down: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Retreat: Yes
Walk In Closet: Yes

Bathroom Features

Double Vanity(s): Yes
Linen Closet: Yes
Powder Room: Yes
Shower & Tub: Yes
Tile Shower: Yes
Travertine: Yes

Doors

Sliding Doors: Yes

Exterior Construction

Stucco: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Travertine: Yes

Cooling Type

Air Conditioning: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Pool Location

Private: Yes

Pool Construction

In Ground: Yes
Pebble: Yes

Pool Description

Heated: Yes
In Ground: Yes
Private: Yes

Spa/Hot Tub Construction

In Ground: Yes
Pebble: Yes

Spa/Hot Tub Description

Heated - Gas: Yes
Private: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Fireplace(s): Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heating Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Fireplace Location

Casita - Guest House: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Patio: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas: Yes

Rooms

Casita - Guest House: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Interior Features

Bar: Yes
Built-In Features: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes

Laundry

Individual Room: Yes

Security Safety

Automatic Gate: Yes

Window Treatments

Blinds: Yes
Drapes: Yes
Screens: Yes

Roofing

Concrete: Yes

Patio Features

Concrete Slab: Yes
Covered: Yes
Misters: Yes

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: Yes

Water Heater Feature

Gas: Yes
Water Heater Unit: Yes

Parking

Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Side By Side: Yes

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: Yes

Listing Office: Bennion Deville Homes

Listing Agent: Heidi D Meaney

Last Updated: April - 26 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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