MidCenturyModern, SeeRemarks, PatioHome

73271 Buckboard Trail

Palm Desert , CA 92260

MLS#: P1-24373

$1,958,000

Status: Active
Listing number: P1-24373
Listing provided by: The Agency
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 4 days ago
On site: 7 days ago
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Silver Spur Ranch - Residential

Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1958

Sq.Footage

1,497

A true collector's item in the world of desert modernism, 73271 Buckboard Trail--known as the Paulette Herbert Johnson House--is a 1958 mid-century masterpiece by celebrated architect Walter S. White. Rarely does a home of this significance come to market--an exquisitely maintained and restored example of Palm Desert's architectural history, blending timeless design with resort-style living.Step through a pebble-stone entry into an open, light-filled floor plan where floor-to-ceiling glass walls, terrazzo floors, original wood paneling, and signature masonry walls create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow surrounding the living and dining areas. The custom wood panel kitchen cabinetry pays homage to its mid-century roots, while two beautifully appointed bedrooms feature cork-lined closets and bathrooms with authentic period tile and lighting. Natural light pours through every corner, framing breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens, mountains and desert skyline.The grounds are a modernist playground: a Parker-style pebble bottom pool and spa, outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven, bocce court, putting green, lounge gazebo, firepits galore, and room for an ADU--all set against panoramic desert vistas. A spacious two-car garage plus additional parking for up to six vehicles completes the estate.Located in the historic Silver Spur Ranch enclave, this home is just minutes from El Paseo's dining and shopping, the Living Desert Zoo, and Palm Desert's country clubs. More than a residence, it is an architectural icon--the Paulette Herbert Johnson House by Walter S. White--restored to its full glory and offered as a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of California modernism.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Other Exterior Features

    Barbecue, Garden, Lighting

  • Parking

    Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Off Site, On Site, Off Street, Paved, On Street, Storage

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Private, Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water

  • View

    Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Desert Back, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Paved, Secluded

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.36

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    MidCenturyModern, SeeRemarks, PatioHome

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,958,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 497

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,307

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee

    $218

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Annually

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Association Amenities

    Maintenance Grounds, Other, Dog Park

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Tax Lot

    18

  • Water Source

    Public

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A true collector's item in the world of desert modernism, 73271 Buckboard Trail--known as the Paulette Herbert Johnson House--is a 1958 mid-century masterpiece by celebrated architect Walter S. White. Rarely does a home of this significance come to market--an exquisitely maintained and restored example of Palm Desert's architectural history, blending timeless design with resort-style living.Step through a pebble-stone entry into an open, light-filled floor plan where floor-to-ceiling glass walls, terrazzo floors, original wood paneling, and signature masonry walls create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow surrounding the living and dining areas. The custom wood panel kitchen cabinetry pays homage to its mid-century roots, while two beautifully appointed bedrooms feature cork-lined closets and bathrooms with authentic period tile and lighting. Natural light pours through every corner, framing breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens, mountains and desert skyline.The grounds are a modernist playground: a Parker-style pebble bottom pool and spa, outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven, bocce court, putting green, lounge gazebo, firepits galore, and room for an ADU--all set against panoramic desert vistas. A spacious two-car garage plus additional parking for up to six vehicles completes the estate.Located in the historic Silver Spur Ranch enclave, this home is just minutes from El Paseo's dining and shopping, the Living Desert Zoo, and Palm Desert's country clubs. More than a residence, it is an architectural icon--the Paulette Herbert Johnson House by Walter S. White--restored to its full glory and offered as a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of California modernism.

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