Palm Springs Homes with City Lights View

Palm Springs Homes with City Lights View

WWelcome to Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs is one of Southern California’s most iconic desert destinations, celebrated for its mid-century modern architecture, dramatic mountain setting, resort lifestyle and enduring connection to Hollywood.

Set beneath the San Jacinto Mountains, the city has long attracted architects, artists, entertainers and design enthusiasts drawn to its distinctive combination of privacy, creativity and relaxed sophistication. Today, Palm Springs remains one of the most recognizable luxury real estate markets in the Coachella Valley.

Palm Springs luxury real estate includes architecturally significant mid-century homes, restored modernist residences, contemporary estates, private compounds and elegant condominiums. Buyers can explore celebrated neighborhoods such as Old Las Palmas, the Movie Colony, Vista Las Palmas, Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms and Indian Canyons, each offering its own architectural character and sense of place.

Many homes are designed around the desert lifestyle, with walls of glass, mountain views, private courtyards, resort-style pools and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces. Historic residences sit alongside newly built contemporary properties, giving buyers access to one of the most architecturally diverse housing markets in the region.

Downtown Palm Springs adds energy and convenience, with acclaimed restaurants, independent boutiques, art galleries, hotels and cultural attractions all within a compact setting. The Palm Springs Art Museum, Modernism Week and the Palm Springs International Film Festival contribute to a year-round cultural calendar that continues to shape the city’s international reputation.

Outdoor recreation is equally central to life here. Residents enjoy hiking in the Indian Canyons and surrounding mountain trails, golf, cycling and easy access to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Joshua Tree National Park and the wider Coachella Valley are also within comfortable reach.

Whether searching for a historic modernist residence, a private luxury estate, a seasonal retreat or a full-time desert home, Palm Springs offers an unmatched combination of architecture, culture and lifestyle. It is a city with a strong identity, a storied past and one of the most distinctive collections of luxury homes in Southern California.

Newest Palm Springs Homes with City Lights View

Perched high within Desert Palisades, one of Palm Springs' most architecturally significant hillside communities, Lot 67 presents a rare opportunity to create an exceptional modern desert residence - with much of the critical groundwork already completed. Now offered at $599,000, this 0.52-acre homesite includes an extensive architectural package with Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and HOA approvals, providing a substantial head start toward construction. The approved plans envision a striking approximately 3,280-square-foot modern residence with three bedrooms, a four-car garage, resort-style pool, and an additional 332-square-foot ADU. Preliminary grading and landscape plans, a formal HOA approval letter, and completed hydrology study further enhance the property's development readiness. Gently sloping with a desirable northeast-facing orientation, the homesite captures expansive, unobstructed views across the Coachella Valley toward the distant mountain ranges surrounding Joshua Tree National Park. The elevated setting offers exceptional privacy while maintaining the dramatic desert and mountain vistas that define Desert Palisades. Celebrated for its bold architectural vision, Desert Palisades brings together Mid-Century Modern influence and contemporary design against the striking backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. Generously spaced parcels preserve privacy, view corridors, and a sense of openness rarely found in newer luxury communities. City sewer, water, and power are already stubbed to the site, further distinguishing Lot 67 as one of the most compelling luxury building opportunities currently available in Desert Palisades. With newly completed residences in the community reaching multi-million-dollar values, this is an opportunity to secure a premier Palm Springs homesite and move significantly closer to realizing an architecturally distinctive desert retreat.

1961 Vista Palizada Drive, Palm Springs

Set high along the natural mountainside, the hillside community of Desert Palisades is known for its contemporary architecture and close relationship to its natural surroundings. Unique among the homesites, here you have a sense of some seclusion, hovering above with broad views across the Valley. The elevation provides more than dramatic scenery. It creates perspective and a sense of openness, with long views across the desert, surrounding mountain ranges and valley beyond. At the same time, the relationship to the hillside gives the property an intimate private connection to the natural landscape. Desert Palisades was conceived around precisely this relationship between architecture and terrain. Its collection of custom residences reflects the city's modernist tradition while allowing individual architecture to respond to each site's topography, light and views. Lot 110 presents an opportunity to create a residence uniquely informed by its setting: framing the valley outward while engaging the mountainside immediately behind it. The lot is also well suited for a distinctive architectural home designed around the setting. Its position against the mountainside allows for a residence that follows the natural slope, opens to the valley views, and incorporates terraces, large glass walls and protected outdoor spaces. Fee-simple land within a limited collection of 110 homesites, offering a rare opportunity to build in one of Palm Springs' most architecturally compelling contemporary communities.

2331 Rising Sun Court, Palm Springs

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 219152357 MLS

NEW FULLY FURNISHED LUXURY TOWNHOME with Downtown Palm Springs mere minutes from your front door! A bike ride, a stroll, or a moment's drive down Palm Canyon Drive and you are there! MOVE-IN READY with special Seller arranged financing available. FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP (not on leased land) and all the modern conveniences of new home construction, including an owned Solar system. Located in the new home community of Elan, visually framed by the breathtaking San Jacinto Mountains, this 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths and 2 car garage townhome boasts many interior upgrades, including a Modern Stair Rail, upgraded tile flooring on the first floor, large quartz waterfall edged kitchen island including bar seating. Thermofoil cabinets with soft maple interiors and Custom finish throughout home, includes soft close drawers and cabinets, full custom backsplash in kitchen, Stainless steel Bosch appliance package with free standing gas range with 6 burners, pyramid wall canopy hood, built -in Bosch microwave, dishwasher and single basin stainless-steel sink. Prewired for Whole house WI-FI with 2 access points, recessed lighting upgrades in all living areas, upstairs Laundry Room. Voluminous 9' and 10' ceilings, superb quality Milgard windows, fully insulated 2-car garage with steel roll up garage door, WI-FI garage door opener, including camera and Amazon MyQ/key. Ring doorbell included, pre-wired for ceiling fans in all living areas, pre-wired for a pair of speakers in the Great Room and upper deck. Private patio at first level and balcony off of all upstairs bedrooms. Pictures are of the model home for this floor plan and not the home offered for sale. Community amenities include a resort style community pool, dog park and bocce ball court.

732 Obsidian E Loop, Palm Springs

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SB-26189291 MLS

Welcome to your private Palm Springs retreat, where sweeping mountain views, resort-style amenities, and effortless indoor-outdoor living create the ultimate desert escape. This property also presents an exceptional opportunity for co-ownership in one of Palm Springs’ most desirable neighborhoods. Elevated in the desirable Chino Canyon neighborhood and tucked behind an automated gate, this boho-chic 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers approximately 2,012 square feet of bright, thoughtfully designed living space just minutes from downtown Palm Springs. The spacious open floor plan flows seamlessly from the inviting great room into the remodeled kitchen, featuring newer appliances, double ovens, skylights, and generous counter space. Three distinct dining areas provide the perfect setting for every occasion; enjoy casual meals in the eat-in kitchen, gather in the formal dining area, or dine alfresco beside the pool and fire pit. Each generously sized bedroom offers privacy and comfort, including a primary suite with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. Recent improvements include updated flooring, and a newer A/C system. Outside, your secluded desert oasis awaits. Relax in the gated saltwater pool and spa with a soothing waterfall, gather around the gas fire pit, enjoy outdoor meals from the BBQ, or unwind beneath the custom pergola. Mature fruit trees, swaying palms, multiple seating areas, and a dramatic mountain backdrop make the backyard ideal for entertaining, morning coffee, or evenings spent stargazing. Additional highlights include a newer pool heater, variable-speed pool pump, fresh exterior paint, garage laundry, and an owned 18-panel solar system for enhanced energy efficiency. The home has also been a successful short-term rental for the past five years, and with the surrounding area currently below its short-term rental capacity, it offers added potential for future short-term rental use.

2553 North Cardillo Avenue, Palm Springs

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 219152112 MLS

Historic Schwartz Residence is now available!One of Palm Springs most unique and architecturally significant mid-century homes! Located in the Twin Palms neighborhood is a Class 1 Historic Site making it eligible for the Mills Act. Attributed to acclaimed architect Hal Levitt it was built in 1965 with unique details like the isosceles trapezoidal piers framing the front windows floating fireplace with Moroccan style tiles and an interior open atrium. Upon entering, floor to ceiling glass seems to eliminate the walls bringing the outdoors in. The home has been carefully remodeled keeping it's integrity but enhancing it's iconic mid-century features. Terrazzo floors throughout the main living spaces continue outside to the patios. The resort-like pool and spa are framed by the U-shaped home creating a very private, yet visually open aesthetic with mountain views. The perfect place to relax, entertain and enjoy sunny Palm Springs lifestyle. This opportunity does not come around often. Request a showing today!

1999 S Joshua Tree Place, Palm Springs

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 219151577 MLS

This is the first release of Phase 2 at The Twelve at Old Las Palmas. Featuring larger square footage than Phase 1, more yard space AND a Sky Villa Suite on the Rooftop Deck with a private elevator to transport you there. The views from the top are amazing, with mountain views to the west and palm treetop views to the east. Ideally situated in historic Old Las Palmas, this property is unlike anything else you've seen. The innovative design of these luxury condominiums, built by Palm Springs Modern Construction, lends itself perfectly to the upscale buyer looking for a beautiful lock and leave residence or just the simplicity of a permanent residence where everything is maintained for you. Professionally designed and amenitized to create the true experience of everything being included, nothing has been held back in the features and finishes of the homes at The Twelve. On the inside, everything from the luxurious stone and wood flooring throughout to the private elevator, stone counters, custom cabinetry, Kohler fixtures and Thermador appliances all of which were thoughtfully selected to exceed expectation. On the outside, this home includes a private cocktail pool and outdoor living area that integrates seamlessly with the indoor living spaces and the nearly 700 square foot rooftop deck (in addition to the interior square footage quoted) includes a fully outfitted barbecue kitchen and a lounge area with a cozy fireplace. This home is currently under construction and is scheduled to be ready to move in January. In the meantime, our fully furnished model home is available to tour (or purchase) now, and is shown by appointment only (same day showings are available). It is simple to schedule a tour by visiting our website at www.12atLasPalmas.com

1422 Kern Lane, Palm Springs

Desert Palisades is an exclusive enclave of 110 home sites along the hillsides of Chino Canyon. Poised to become a community of worldwide model homes for modern architectural visions. The homesites feature distinct neighborhoods with varying topography, elevation and view lines. This lot offers a natural valley as its border, adjacent open land, and expansive views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and Coachella Valley. Situated within the Canyon Pass neighborhood. When only the very best in Mid Century design is expected, Desert Palisades is the place! Be sure to enlist the worlds most prominent architects while using nature as your most extraordinary canvas for architectural visions brought to life. For the utmost in security, privacy, exclusivity and exquisite design, while still enjoying the close proximity to restaurants, shopping and entertainment off Palm Canyon, Desert Palisades is the place to call home.

2158 City View Drive, Palm Springs

''A Legacy of Luxury'', and a panorama that blends natural beauty with cinematic quality views of the city & valley, represents extraordinary potential for a world-class estate or boutique retreat. The MGM Village: 52.25 deeded fee simple acres with no conservation restriction or Indian lease is the largest residential offering in the prestigious Mesa neighborhood. A rare lot perched on a private road, with 2 original 1932 cottages, is an opportunity to reimagine a storied Hollywood Retreat. Owned by MGM Studio heads, it was the most prestigious invitation of its day: Clark Gable/Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, Cole Porter, and was later part of Suzanne Somers' luxury estate extending west nearly to Tahquitz Falls. Site studies done: Survey, Sewer Plan, Topographic map, and designs by renowned architects to combine the 2 cottages into a single ''Poolside luxury residence''. Unique to lots selling in Palm Springs: 1) Expansive views of Palm Springs. 2) Quiet Private Road. 3) ''Hollywood Culture'' history. 4) SIZE: 52.25 acres! Lot Size, Location, History, Prestige. If you have ever had a vision of creating an iconic luxury estate compound in Palm Springs, the opportunity to own this huge lot in the Mesa with its celebrity history of ownership will NEVER happen again - book a property tour today!

1716 Ridge Road, Palm Springs

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SW-26133010 MLS

Experience your own desert retreat at Plaza Villas, one of downtown Palm Springs most sought after gated communities. Ideally situated between the Agua Caliente Casino and the Palm Springs Convention Center. This exceptional location offers the perfect combination of resort style living, convenience and investment potential. With a 7+ day minimum for short-term rentals. This property presents an outstanding opportunity as a vacation home, full-time residence or income producing investment. It's also an ideal option for snowbirds enjoying the beautiful winter season in Palm Springs while generating rental income during the months you're away. This beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features a spacious open concept floor plan with an inviting living and dining area, a remodeled kitchen, full-size indoor laundry and two private balconies. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the balcony off the living room while the second balcony is shared by both bedrooms, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat with beautiful mountain views. Surrounded by lush landscaping and fragrant citrus trees. Plaza Villas offers an impressive collection of amenities including two sparkling pools, relaxing spas, tennis courts and secure gated access. HOA dues include water, trash, cable, internet and beautifully maintained grounds allowing for truly carefree ownership. Assigned covered parking and ample guest parking complete the package. Step outside and enjoy everything that makes Palm Springs a world renowned destination. You're just minutes from championship golf courses, award winning restaurants, luxury shopping, exciting casinos, live entertainment and some of Southern California's best nightlife. Whether you're spending the day on the golf course, exploring downtown or relaxing poolside with mountain views this home places the very best of the desert right at your doorstep. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own your own slice of paradise in the heart of downtown Palm Springs where resort style living and exceptional investment potential come together.

222 North Calle El Segundo 557, Palm Springs

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 219149096 MLS

This iconic desert retreat oozes class, character and has a class one historical designation. Know as the Giannini residence, the original owners and founders of Bank of America made this their desert retreat nestled higher up in Araby Cove. Araby cove is one of the first and oldest subdivisions in South Palm Springs. The home was constructed with board formed, poured in place concrete and finely cut locally quarried stone over the concrete walls which is reminiscent of the craftsmanship from the 1880s-1930s era. The property also features a basement and bank type vault which could be a nice wine cellar. The basement stays at a cool temperature naturally through the year and has added AC in case you would like it even cooler. A large Albert Frey deck serves as a star and view gazing platform as well as a shade for the cars underneath. This could be a huge party space as well! Enter up a grand stair way to a stone porch! The porch is naturally cool being surrounded by rock and the orientation from the sun. The views from the front of the home are incredible and expansive. Enter the home thru old French doors and you are greeted with a huge original rock fireplace. The living room flows nicely into an office nook, then into a gourmet kitchen, butler pantry and coffee bar and breakfast nook. This all opens up to the lovely outdoor space surrounded by patios, a kidney shaped pool, spa and top of the line desert scape. There are outstanding views from each of the homes outside and inside viewing areas. Back inside the home we will find a large formal dining room to accompany your chefs kitchen. There is one guest bedroom and a den serviced by a jack and jill bath. The second bath on that side also able to serve the entertaining and dining areas. The other side of the home offers the primary suite with a large bath and sitting area. Also on that side is the second guest bedroom. This home has changed hands less than a handful of time in a 100 years. This is a a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history. The current owner has installed a very extensive HVAC system and added much needed insulation to keep this green friendly home cool on hot desert days!

2350 S Araby Drive, Palm Springs

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 219148782 MLS

This may be your last chance to have a true (3.9 acres) South Palm Springs Estate .Enter thru an electric gate to the circular driveway and into one of your 2 double car garages Double Doors take to the entry with soaring ceilings and a wonderful sense of arrival as you look past the giant stone see thru fireplace to the gracious step down living room with wall to wall glass-Views ! Views! and more Views! This one of a kind property is nestled in the rocks and hillside. The guest or family wing includes 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with an oversized family room- all ensuite with large or walk-in closets and valley views. One suite even has small kitchenette. The primary wing includes its own sitting room, a walk- in closet over 600 sq ft and separate office area. with more beautiful Valley views. The Kitchen with large great room has another wall of glass and easy access to the mosaic pool and North South tennis court (in excellent condition). The lower level includes a large covered patio and pool ''house'' with kitchen, bath and room with closet plus additional room for storage or? This area could also be nice guest quarters. It opens to an expansive grassy areas just steps to the pool and a short walk to the tennis court . The whole outdoor area is perfect for entertaining on a very grand scale. This is a one of a kind property with few like it in Palm Springs, It is in original condition but the possibilities are endless. Must be purchased with adjacent 18.75 acres. Both properties have been surveyed and stakes are in and evident.

770 S La Mirada Road, Palm Springs

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 219148199 MLS

Welcome to Desert Palisades, Palm Springs' premier architectural enclave where internationally renowned architects have created one of the desert's most celebrated collections of modern homes. Set amid dramatic boulder outcroppings at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, this newly constructed architectural masterpiece captures breathtaking 360-degree mountain, desert, and city views from nearly every vantage point. Offering nearly 3,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the home seamlessly blends sophisticated interiors with exceptional outdoor living. An expansive open floor plan features spacious living and dining areas that flow effortlessly through floor-to-ceiling Monumental sliding glass doors to generous outdoor terraces, a custom Pebble Tec pool and spa, beautifully landscaped grounds, and multiple entertaining spaces. Wrapped in striking Japanese Shou Sugi Ban wood, the residence makes a bold architectural statement while warm white oak flooring and a dramatic hot-rolled steel two-sided fireplace create an inviting interior. Walls of glass fill the home with natural light and frame spectacular panoramic views throughout. The designer chef's kitchen is appointed with premium Miele appliances, dual dishwashers, wine refrigerator, Hansgrohe fixtures, custom European cabinetry, and designer lighting. The luxurious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a spa-inspired bath with a freestanding soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower, an impressive gallery of custom closets, and a private stackable washer & dryer, and direct access to the patio, pool, and spa. Two additional guest suites each offer beautifully designed en-suite baths, walk-in showers, Robern illuminated medicine cabinets, in-wall Toto toilets, generous closet space, and stunning mountain and city views. Additional features include handcrafted Eastern European wood interior doors, seven skylights (two operable), under-cabinet lighting, a separate laundry & utility room, six security cameras, owned solar, five-zone HVAC, and an oversized four-car garage. Designed to embrace its extraordinary setting, the outdoor living experience includes a built-in fire pit, custom pool with a tanning shelf, elevated spa, and sweeping panoramic views. Blending world-class architecture with exceptional craftsmanship and timeless modern design, this remarkable residence embodies the visionary spirit of Desert Palisades and offers an unparalleled Palm Springs lifestyle.

2085 Desert Flower Court, Palm Springs

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