
Palm Springs, California 92262
The Wexler Residence, a Class 1 Historic Resource, is a Stunning Move-In Ready Home listed at $3,570,000. While the price reflects a unique collector's premium relative to the $3,318,722 Fair Market Value, the property’s National Register status offers the rare benefit of Mills Act property tax savings. Boasting an Excellent Condition Rating following a museum-quality restoration, the home features terrazzo floors, post-and-beam construction, and a black-bottom pool with San Jacinto Mountain views. Located near Katherine Finchy Elementary, this lifestyle sanctuary is a premier choice for Architectural Collectors or Luxury Homeowners.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1272 E Verbena Drive Subject | $3,570,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,424 | $1,352 | - |
A 695 N Camino Real Active | $2,895,000 List Price | 3 | 3 | 2,112 | $1,371 | 0.4 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This historic Donald Wexler residence underwent a museum-quality restoration completed in 2026, ensuring all components meet the highest modern standards while preserving architectural integrity. The property features pristine terrazzo flooring, marble surfaces, and high-end European fixtures throughout. Major systems, including the roof, HVAC, and electrical (solar), have been recently updated, and the interior and exterior show no signs of deferred maintenance, presenting as a virtually new home.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 13068, living area = 2424.
Designed by Donald Wexler as his personal residence, this Class 1 Historic Resource is a premier example of mid-century modernism, offering unmatched prestige and architectural significance.
The property's status on the National Register of Historic Places provides the owner with substantial property tax savings through the Mills Act, a rare financial incentive for luxury real estate.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 4.
At a list price of $3.57 million for 2,424 square feet, the property carries a significant 'collector's premium' that may exceed the valuation of non-historic comparable homes in the area.
Due to its Class 1 Historic Resource designation, the owner is subject to strict preservation guidelines that limit the ability to make significant exterior modifications or expansions.
The Wexler Residence is one of Palm Springs' most significant architectural offerings - a deeply personal work of modernism designed in 1955 by Donald Wexler as his own family home. Privately set on approximately one-third of an acre in Movie Colony East, this Class 1 Historic Resource is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers the valuable benefit of Mills Act property tax savings. Distinct from the industrial language of Wexler's celebrated steel houses, the residence reveals a softer, more organic vision, shaped by his early work with Richard Neutra and William F. Cody. Its all-wood post-and-beam construction, open and flexible floor plan, floor-to-ceiling glass, and deep overhangs create a seamless relationship between architecture, landscape, and light. From 2007 to 2026, the home underwent a museum-quality restoration completed in three phases, preserving its architectural integrity while elevating it for contemporary living. In a rare full-circle collaboration, Donald Wexler himself, together with architect Lance O'Donnell and designer Darren Brown, helped shape a comprehensive restoration honored with the Palm Springs Modern Committee's Residential Restoration of the Year Award. Original vertical fir siding and spun metal lighting were meticulously preserved, while terrazzo floors, marble surfaces, refined European fixtures, a new roof, updated HVAC, and solar were thoughtfully integrated. Hidden behind gates and a mature perimeter hedge, the grounds unfold as a private desert retreat with native landscaping, ancient boulders, a striking black-bottom pool, detached spa, and sweeping San Jacinto Mountain views - an extraordinary union of historic significance, architectural purity, and beautifully restored modern living.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.7 mi
Grades 9-12 • 1.3 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,424 | 1,914 | 74% |
| Lot Size | 13,068 | 9,583 | 84% |
| Price | $3.57M | $875.0K | 96% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.5K | $483 | 100% |
| Built year | 1955 | 1986 | 9% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 35 | 185 | 1% |
Mar 19, 2026
$3,570,000
Initial Listing
Aug 25, 2023
$2,275,000
Public Record
Dec 31, 2015
$1,675,000
Public Record
Jul 18, 2007
$915,000
Public Record
Jun 25, 2004
$885,000
Public Record
Jul 25, 2001
$635,909
Public Record
May 18, 2001
$55,000
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