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991 E La Jolla Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264

$895,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,160 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,757 Status: Closed

Current Price: $895,000 List Date: 5/17/2020 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

In 1957 the Alexander family worked with Los Angeles architect William Krisel, AIA, to create the first truly modern neighborhood in Palm Springs. Now popularly known as Twin Palms, each house was beautifully detailed and had a unique, custom look. This particular home features the famous extended butterfly roof, which was one of the most daring and dramatic. Spreading gracefully across the extra large lot, the wings of the butterfly encompass both dwelling and garage creating an impressive facade to the street. Over the years, the open courtyard entry was enclosed creating a large entry and bonus room. The home otherwise retains its original floor plan. The post and beam construction is still very apparent with the tongue and groove ceiling rising to dramatic 13 foot heights which allows an incredible amount of light to penetrate into the home while always connecting the new owner to the outdoors. These homes caused a sensation when they were first built and, in fact, sold ou ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 219043106

General Property Information

Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 2160
Total Baths: 2
SqFt Source: Assessor
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Pool: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Attached
Sprinklers: Yes
Building # of Stories: Yes
Lot Acres: 0.27
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1957
Furnished: Unfurnished
Cross Streets: E. Palm Canyon and Camino Real

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow View Type: Mountain(s); Pool Irrigation: Sprinkler System Disclosures: None Building Style: Mid Century; Modern Levels: Ground Flooring: Bamboo; Ceramic Tile Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Central Air Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: Gunite; In Ground Pool Description: Gunite; In Ground; Private Heating: Central Fireplace Location: Living Room Fireplace Features: Gas & Wood Rooms: Bonus Room Security Safety: None Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Water: Water District Parking: Driveway; Garage Door Opener Contingent Upon: Loan Approval Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 511054005
Original List Price: 895000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 991
Street Direction: E
Street Name: La Jolla
Street Suffix: Road
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92264
Area: 334 - Palm Springs South End
Neighborhood: Twin Palms
Country: US

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: No

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: 2020-07-01
Pending Date: 2020-06-07
Closed Date: 2020-07-01
Closed Price: 895000

Water

Water District Name: Desert Water Agency
Water District: Yes

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2

HOA Information

HOA: No

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2020-05-17
Land Type: Fee

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: 0

View Type

Mountain(s): Yes
Pool: Yes

Irrigation

Sprinkler System: Yes

Disclosures

None: Yes

Building Style

Mid Century: Yes
Modern: Yes

Levels

Ground: Yes

Flooring

Bamboo: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes

Cooling Type

Air Conditioning: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Pool Location

Private: Yes

Pool Construction

Gunite: Yes
In Ground: Yes

Pool Description

Gunite: Yes
In Ground: Yes
Private: Yes

Spa/Hot Tub Construction

Gunite: Yes
In Ground: Yes

Spa/Hot Tub Description

Heated: Yes
Private: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Fireplace Location

Living Room: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas & Wood: Yes

Rooms

Bonus Room: Yes

Security Safety

None: Yes

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: Yes

Parking

Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Contingent Upon

Loan Approval: Yes

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: Yes

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Agent: TTK Represents

Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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