
Palm Desert, California 92260
This Historic Hollywood Regency Villa is a Turnkey Lifestyle Sanctuary, listed at $849,000, which aligns closely with its $814,500 Fair Market Value. Designed by John Elgin Woolf, this Condition Rating 3 property features a Granite Kitchen, new HVAC, and panoramic mountain views. Residents enjoy exclusive access to the Marrakesh Country Club’s amenities, including an 18-hole golf course and 14 pools. This refined residence offers a sophisticated desert living experience, making it an ideal acquisition for discerning retirees or luxury owner-occupants seeking architectural prestige.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 47053 Marrakesh Drive Subject 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,068 sqft · $394 | $849,000* List Price | 2 | 2 | 2,068 | $394 | - |
A 47432 Medina Drive W Sold 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,466 sqft · $385 · 0.3 mi | $950,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,466 | $385 | 0.3 mi |
B 73597 Minzah Way Sold 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · $346 · 0.4 mi | $625,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,808 | $346 | 0.4 mi |
C 73547 Minzah Way Sold 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,427 sqft · $377 · 0.5 mi | $915,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,427 | $377 | 0.5 mi |
D 48240 Birdie Way B Sold 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,316 sqft · $505 · 0.9 mi | $665,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,316 | $505 | 0.9 mi |
E 47124 El Menara Circle Active 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,466 sqft · $436 · 0.2 mi | $1,075,000 List Price | 3 | 3 | 2,466 | $436 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1972, the property has undergone significant renovations and is well-maintained. Key updates include a brand-new HVAC system, a kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms with stone tiling and glass enclosures. The interior features modern tile flooring and the exterior has new custom awnings and epoxy garage floors, making it move-in ready.
Located in an officially designated historic district, this John Elgin Woolf-designed Hollywood Regency villa offers unique aesthetic prestige and timeless architectural value.
The home features a brand-new HVAC system, custom electric awnings, and a misting system, providing essential climate control and comfort for the desert environment.
The property boasts panoramic mountain and greenbelt views through floor-to-ceiling glass panels, complemented by a private courtyard and an extended tiled back patio.
The monthly association fee of $1,526 is relatively high, which could impact the overall affordability and appeal for some prospective buyers.
While well-maintained and updated, the 1972 construction may require ongoing attention to aging systems typical of properties from this era.
Beautifully positioned within prestigious Marrakesh Country Club, now officially designated a historic district by the City of Palm Desert and the largest, most cohesive Hollywood Regency community in the nation, designed by master architect John Elgin Woolf, this villa is a timeless statement of that style.The front gate opens to a beautifully tiled courtyard with an airy eastern exposure for morning light with mountain views, anchored by one of two water features. A new custom white courtyard awning ads to the charm and shades the guest suite.The interior entrance unfolds through the iconic Pullman double doors--hallmarks of Woolf's grand theatrical style--revealing the classic two-bedroom, two-bath Plan C, along with a separate office or retreat, at 2,068 sq. ft. Enter through the foyer to the living room where clean modern lines and rectangular tile floors meet floor-to-ceiling panels of glass. Bermuda shutters frame southwest-facing greenbelt and mountain views. The kitchen is appointed with granite counters, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances including a DeLonghi stove with adjacent pot-filler faucet.Two spacious bedrooms each enjoy private en-suite, atrium-style baths. The large primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet, greenbelt and mountain views, and an atrium with its own water feature. The guest suite opens to the courtyard and includes a separate office or retreat room. A brand-new HVAC system was just installed. An extended, tiled back patio provides private enjoyment of the park-like greenbelt with mature trees, finished with new custom electric awnings and a misting system. A paved driveway leads to the two-car garage, finished with a new epoxy floor and built-in storage.Marrakesh is a boutique country club ideally located in the central valley among the desert's finest private clubs. Amenities include an 18-hole executive golf course designed by Ted Robinson, tennis and pickleball courts, 14 pools and spas, a fitness center, and an active, remodeled clubhouse with fine dining. Just minutes away lies renowned El Paseo, lined with elegant boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and coffee shops. Experience Marrakesh--schedule your private tour today
No exterior & parking available.
Grades 9-12 • 1.9 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Square foot | 2,068 | 2,058.132 |
| Lot Size | 3,506 | 7,541.284 |
| Price | $849.0K | $629.6K |
| Price per sq ft | $411 | $309 |
| Built year | 1972 | 1997 |
| HOA | $1526.0 | $398 |
| Days on market | 5 | 79 |
Oct 20, 2026
$849,000
Initial Listing
Dec 7, 2015
$23,000
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