252 Ridge Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (MLS# 219056062)

252 Ridge Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264

$8,500,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 7,279 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,228,828 Status: Closed

Current Price: $8,500,000 List Date: 1/22/2021 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Overview

Description

One of the most iconic estates in the entire Palm Springs Valley, ''Bellosguardo',' was begun in1924. The estate has not changed hands in close to 45 years! Nestled on more than 28 acres of magical land, this one-of-a-kind World Class estate sits at the base of Mt. San Jacinto in a hidden canyon, yet minutes to downtown Palm Springs. The 7 bedroom, 10 baths multi-structure compound features the main house plus 4 additional individual villas. Main house contains an open living room, chefs kitchen and butler's pantry as well as a secret 2000+bottle wine cellar. The formal dining room with fireplace and wet-bar can seat 32 comfortably. The master suite features a private patio, outdoor shower, dramatic dressing area, his/hers closets, 2 home offices and safe room. The guest suites offer natural rock walls and authentic architectural elements. Famed modernist architect Albert Frey designed ''The Rock House'' villa of the estate, which features a 2-room suite with walls of glass, firep ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 219056062

General Property Information

Baths Full: 10
Living Area: 7279
BuildingAreaSource: Assessor
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 6
Pool: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Detached
Sprinklers: Yes
Building # of Stories: 2
Lot Size Acres: 28.21
Lot Size Area: 1228828
Lot Size Source: Other
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1925
Furnished: Partially
CrossStreet: W El Camino Way

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: 5+ Lots; Automatic Gate; Irregular Lot; Landscaped; Private Lot Location: Hilltop View Type: City Lights; Desert; Hills; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Valley Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces East; Leisure Faces North; Leisure Faces South; Leisure Faces West Other Structures: Outside Shower Other Structural Features: Custom Built; Premium Lot Irrigation: Sprinkler System Fencing: Chain Link Disclosures: Exclusions Call Agent Building Style: French; Mediterranean Levels: Multi/Split Entry Location: Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Exhaust Fan; Freezer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Built-In BBQ: Gas Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen; Pantry Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Bedroom Features: Dressing Area; Primary Retreat; Walk In Closet Bathroom Features: Powder Room Doors: French Doors; Sliding Doors Exterior Construction: Block; Plaster; Stone; Stucco Foundation: Combination Flooring: Mixed; Slate; Spanish Tile Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Zoned Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: Gunite; In Ground Pool Description: Private Heating: Central; Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Zoned Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Casita - Guest House; Exterior; Living Room Rooms: Bonus Room; Butler's Pantry; Dining Room; Walk In Pantry; Wine Cellar Interior Features: Bar; Beamed Ceilings; Block Walls; Brick Walls; Built-In Features; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Hi-Speed Data Wiring; Phone System; Plaster Walls; Recessed Lighting; Storage; Vaulted Ceiling(s) TV Services: Cable TV Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; Individual Room Security Safety: 24 Hour Security; Automatic Gate; Closed Circuit Camera(s); Fire Alarm; Fire Sprinkler System; Prewired For Alarm Window Treatments: Custom Window Covering Roofing: Concrete Patio Features: Balcony; Covered; Rock - Stone Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Gas Parking: Circular Driveway; Covered; Detached Carport; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Guest; Oversized Contingent Upon: Inspection Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

Parcel Number: 513300056
Listing Contract Date: 2021-01-21
Original List Price: 8500000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 252
Street Name: Ridge
Street Suffix: Road
County: Riverside
State: CA
Postal Code: 92264
MLS Area: 334 - Palm Springs South End
Neighborhood: The Mesa
Country: US

Listing Info

Exclusions: Exclusion List to be Provided
Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
SchoolDistrict: Palm Springs Unified
High School: Palm Springs
Rental Restrictions: Yes

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: No

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: Yes
PUD Y/N: No

More Information

Status Change Info

StatusChangeDate: 2021-05-22
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-04-30
Close Date: 2021-05-21
Close Price: 8500000

Water

Water District Name: Desert Water

Parking SpacesInformation

Carport Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 23

View Type

Canyon: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita: Yes

Bathroom Features

2 Primary Baths: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas & Wood: Yes

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: Yes

HOA Information

HOA: No

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Agent: Scott Lyle

Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.