
Palm Desert, California 92260
Analysis of 73271 Buckboard Trail, Palm Desert, California 92260 is currently available with a list price of $1,755,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Palm Desert Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
While originally built in 1958, this architectural home has undergone a comprehensive, high-end restoration and designer reimagining within the last 5 years. The kitchen and bathrooms feature modern luxury finishes, and the property is in mint condition with updated systems, high-end materiality, and pristine outdoor amenities.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 15682, living area = 1497.
Designed by famed modernist Walter S. White, this 1958 residence is a rare architectural masterpiece featuring signature masonry, terrazzo floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass that seamlessly integrates with the desert landscape.
The expansive 15,682 sqft lot functions as a private resort, boasting a pebble-finish pool, outdoor kitchen, bocce ball court, putting green, and multiple fire features oriented toward stunning mountain views.
At just 1,497 square feet with only two bedrooms, the home’s compact size may limit its appeal to families or buyers seeking more substantial indoor living space.
The list price represents a significant premium relative to the home's size, which may present challenges for appraisal valuations or buyers focused on traditional value-to-space ratios.
A rare offering within the South Palm Desert's historic Silver Spur Ranch neighborhood. The Paulette Herbert Johnson House is a 1958 architectural study by famed architect Walter S. White, a visionary of desert modernism known for pushing structure, material, and light into seamless dialogue with the landscape.The residence unfolds as a series of clean lines and anchored forms, where terrazzo floors, original wood paneling, and White's signature masonry walls ground the space in both texture and time. Floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, framing views while drawing natural light deep into the home.The interior seamlessly blends original details with modern luxuries, tastefully updated and details reimagined by designers Garret & Garage, introducing a subtle layer of warmth and livability, an approach rooted in materiality and restraint, allowing the architecture to remain the focal point while enhancing the experience and feel of the home. Every element of the home feels considered and refined. Outside, the property shifts into a private resort setting. A pebble-finish pool and spa wrap around architectural breeze-block detail, which anchors the grounds, surrounded by lush landscaping. Enjoy multiple lounge spaces and dining areas, outdoor kitchen, bocce ball court, putting green, and multiple fire features, all oriented toward open sky and mountain views. The expansive lot offers flexibility for future expansion, including the potential for an additional structure.Moments from El Paseo yet quietly removed, this is more than a residence, it is a preserved work of architecture, thoughtfully restored and positioned for its next chapter.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades 9-12 • 2.9 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 15% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 32% |
| Square foot | 1,497 | 2,426 | 16% |
| Lot Size | 15,682 | 10,236.5 | 78% |
| Price | $1.75M | $970.0K | 82% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.2K | $425 | 98% |
| Built year | 1958 | 1979 | 9% |
| HOA | $280.0 | $0 | 74% |
| Days on market | 30 | 181 | 1% |
May 8, 2026
$1,755,000
Initial Listing
Apr 3, 2023
$1,230,000
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Sep 22, 2014
$525,000
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Dec 17, 2010
$500,000
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Oct 7, 2008
$610,000
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Mar 27, 2007
$460,000
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