899 N Avenida Palmas, Palm Springs, CA 92262

$4,850,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,006 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 44,431 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,850,000 List Date: 4/01/2023 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Overview

Description

Glorious Spanish Hacienda on over one acre in prime Movie Colony. A playground of the Stars Hideaway crafted in 1925 for film star/comedian Harold Lloyd. Numerous hand carved and hand painted doors/cabinets and massive beams of pure beauty. Turreted entry tower opens to a grand reception/ballroom and art gallery. The vaulted-beamed living room is a sprawling conversation lounge with fireplace and French doors. Massive thick walls and Saltillo floors offer cooling insulation. A jaw-dropping family room with fireplace lends another comfortable retreat. The Chefs eat in Kitchen with center island has fireplace too. The grand dining room is perfection for elegant entertaining. Spiral staircase leads to a sub-terranean 1000 bottle wine cellar and tasting lounge. Expansive dual owners suites with dual baths, steam shower and dressing areas. Main house also has a third BR guest suite. The South guest house (1936) has a central living room, built in entertainment with kitchenette plus TWO se ...

Listing Details MLS# 219092999

General Property Information

Baths Full
3
Baths 3/4
3
Living Area
7006
BuildingAreaSource
Assessor
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
5
Pool
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Description
Detached
Sprinklers
Yes
Building # of Stories
Yes
Lot Size Acres
1.02
Lot Size Area
44431
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Zoning
R-1
Zoning Source
Other
Year Built
1925
Furnished
Unfurnished
CrossStreet
Tamarisk Road

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Automatic Gate; Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Lawn; Level; Private; Rectangular Lot; Utilities Underground; Yard Lot Location: Park Nearby View Type: Mountain(s); Pool Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East; Leisure Faces West Other Structural Features: Barbeque Private; Custom Built; Misting System; Premium Lot; Service Entrance Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Irrigation: Drip System; Sprinkler System; Sprinkler Timer Fencing: Block Disclosures: Historical Design; None Building Style: Hacienda; Mediterranean; Spanish Levels: One Entry Location: Foyer; Ground Level - No Steps Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Exhaust Fan; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer; Water Line to Refrigerator Kitchen Features: Island; Pantry; Tile Counters Eating Areas: Breakfast Room; Formal Dining Room Bedroom Features: Dressing Area; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Primary Retreat; Primary Suite; Walk In Closet Bathroom Features: Double Shower; Double Vanity(s); Linen Closet; Powder Room; Remodeled; Shower Stall; Steam Shower; Tile Counters; Tile Shower; Tub Only Doors: French Doors Exterior Construction: Stucco Foundation: Combination; Slab Flooring: Pavers; Stone Tile Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Zoned Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: In Ground Pool Description: Heated; Private Heating: Forced Air; Zoned Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Casita - Guest House; Exterior; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room Fireplace Features: Fire Pit Rooms: Breakfast; Butler's Pantry; Den - Study; Dining Room; Family Room; Formal Entry; Great Room; Wine Cellar Interior Features: Basement; Beamed Ceilings; Built-In Features; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Open Floorplan; Recessed Lighting; Storage; Sunken Living Room; Vaulted Ceiling(s) TV Services: Cable TV Laundry: Individual Room Volt 220 Location: In Laundry Security Safety: Automatic Gate; Exterior Security Lights; Fire Alarm; Security System Owned Window Treatments: Blinds; Custom Window Covering; Drapes; Shutters Roofing: Clay Tile; Rolled/Hot Mop; Tile Patio Features: Concrete Slab; Covered; Misters Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Gas; Multi-Tank Parking: Circular Driveway; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Side By Side Contingent Upon: Other Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

Parcel Number
507163009
Listing Contract Date
2023-04-01
Original List Price
5495000
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Street #
899
Street Direction Prefix
N
Street Name
Avenida Palmas
County
Riverside
State
CA
Postal Code
92262
MLS Area
332 - Palm Springs Central
Neighborhood
Movie Colony
Country
US

Listing Info

Exclusions
Property has Vacation Rental & Event Rental Licenses. Sewer line redone in 2018
Short Term Rentals
Yes
Will Consider Lease
No
Rental Restrictions
Yes

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
2023-12-21
Purchase Contract Date
2023-12-20
Close Date
2023-12-20
Close Price
4850000

Water

Water District Name
Desert Water Agency

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces
3
Parking Total
3

DPR

DPR Eligible
No

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita
Yes

Levels

Ground Level, No Unit Above
Yes

Bedroom Features

2 Primary Bedrooms
Yes

Bathroom Features

2 Primary Baths
Yes
Shower & Tub
Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas & Wood
Yes

Interior Features

High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
Yes

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid
Yes

HOA Information

HOA
No
Listing Office: Bennion Deville Homes
Listing Agent: Jim R Schwietz
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.