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Key Details
Sold Price $3,695,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,191 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,157
Subdivision Old Las Palmas
MLS Listing ID 219071270PS
Sold Date 12/21/21
Bedrooms 5
Three Quarter Bath 5
Construction Status Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 0.660 Acres
Property Description
401 Merito is the only known Tudor residence remaining in Palm Springs. It dates from a time when celebrities from Los Angeles were building revival style houses and was designated a Class 1 Historic structure in 2017. A renovation was undertaken by the current owners to restore the historic portions of the home and remove additions from the 1980s that muddled the spirit of the original house. Working with San Francisco architect Christi Azevedo, the owners undertook a two-year restoration and construction project, balancing the 30-foot peak of the original Tudor with a new contemporary white stucco wing, floating carport and 50-foot pool. From the road, the property exudes its original 1920s cottage charm. The landscaping is Mediterranean with soft plantings of olives, palms and native Palo Verde trees, maintaining the lushness of the original yards while using low-water desert plants. The renovated portion of the home is tucked behind the three-story historic house, preserving the character of the original while creating privacy for the new primary living spaces. The design is fully compliant with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Structures which require a clear but harmonious distinction between old and new architecture and was approved by the Palm Springs Historic Preservation Board on first attempt.
Location
State CA
County Riverside
Area 332 - Central Palm Springs
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Primary Suite, Utility Room
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Flooring Concrete, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type See Remarks, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Parking Features Attached Carport, Driveway, Guest, Oversized
Carport Spaces 3
Fence Brick
Pool In Ground, Lap, Private
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
Roof Type Flat,Shingle
Porch Concrete, Covered
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 6
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Story 3
Entry Level Three Or More
Foundation Slab
Architectural Style Contemporary, Modern, Tudor
Level or Stories Three Or More
New Construction No
Construction Status Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled
Schools
Elementary Schools Katherine Finchy
Middle Schools Raymond Cree
High Schools Palm Springs
School District Palm Springs Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 505294006
Security Features Security Gate
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan
Financing Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Tracy Thrower Conyers
Broker Associate, JD | License ID: 01712960
Broker Associate, JD License ID: 01712960