457 W Hermosa Place, Palm Springs, CA 92262

$12,675,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 14 Square Footage: 15,000 Status: Active
Current Price: $12,675,000 List Date: 9/18/2026 Last Modified: 10/22/2026

Overview

Description

TOO MUCH IS NEVER ENOUGH: History Makes A Debut- Presenting Villa Paradiso, a legendary gated compound set on nearly four flat acres, the largest residential lot in historic Old Las Palmas. The storied estate includes a significant pool house built for Cary Grant, who would later give Villa Paradiso its enduring name. Across the grounds, sprawling green lawns, approximately 200 mature palm trees, four separate residences, and unobstructed mountain views create a scale and sense of privacy almost impossible to replicate in such a prime Palm Springs location. Originally built in 1928 by developer and builder Alva H. Hicks, a member of Palm Springs' first City Council and an instrumental figure in the city's incorporation, Villa Paradiso is currently identified as a Class 3 Site. Its romantic Palm Beach-inspired main residence retains the architectural character of its era, while the estate's remarkable lineage of notable former owners and decades of stories tied to Hollywood and Pa ...

Listing Details MLS# 219152906

General Property Information

Baths Full
9
Baths 1/2
5
Living Area
15000
BuildingAreaSource
Other
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
4
Pool
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Description
Detached
Sprinklers
Yes
Building # of Stories
2
Lot Size Area
172498
Lot Size Source
Other
Year Built
1928
Furnished
Unfurnished
CrossStreet
W. Hermosa Pl & N. Patencio Rd

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Cash to New Loan Lot Description: Landscaped Lot Location: Corner Lot View Type: Desert; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Pool Other Structures: Pool House Other Structural Features: Premium Lot Irrigation: Sprinkler System; Sprinkler Timer Fencing: Masonry; Privacy Disclosures: None Building Style: Mediterranean; Spanish Colonial Levels: One; Two Entry Location: Foyer; Main Level Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Marble; Mixed Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: In Ground Pool Description: Private Heating: Central; Fireplace(s); Zoned Fireplace Location: Casita - Guest House; Dining Room; Living Room Fireplace Features: Decorative Rooms: Bonus Room; Breakfast; Den - Study; Dining Room; Family Room; Formal Entry Interior Features: Bar Laundry: Individual Room Security Safety: Automatic Gate Roofing: Tile Patio Features: Covered Parking: Driveway; Garage Door Opener Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

Parcel Number
505273014
Listing Contract Date
2026-09-18
Original List Price
12675000
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Street #
457
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Hermosa
Street Suffix
Place
County
Riverside
State
CA
Postal Code
92262
MLS Area
332 - Palm Springs Central
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

More Information

Status Change Info

StatusChangeDate
2026-09-18

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces
4
Parking Total
12

DPR

DPR Eligible
No

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita
Yes

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid
Yes

HOA Information

HOA
No
Listing Office: Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Mike + Maria Patakas Team
Last Updated: October - 22 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.