Iconic Palm Springs Butterfly Home in Racquet Club East! Step into the golden age of desert modernism with this stunning 3-bed, 2-bath Mid-Century Modern gem designed by Palmer & Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Co. Located on a spacious corner lot in Racquet Club East, this quintessential Butterfly-roof home blends classic architecture with thoughtful, modern updates. Inside: Updated kitchen, painted tongue-and-groove ceilings, rejuvenated micro-concrete floors, and new front dual-pane windows and clerestory preserve vintage charm while enhancing comfort. The open floor plan is bathed in natural light, with upgraded can lighting and mirrored closet doors. Bathrooms have been tastefully updated: guest bath fully remodeled; primary bath with new flooring, vanity, and toilet. The home also includes a laundry/storage room off the primary suite. Enjoy spectacular unobstructed mountain views from your private backyard oasis, featuring a reconstructed pebble surface pool and large spa with updated pool equipment, gas fire pit, expansive hardscape, metal tilting louvered pergola and new metal fencing. A 2023 foam roof, new concrete driveway and garage door add to the turnkey appeal. STR-ready with Junior (6) and Home-Share licenses available (City verification required), this is an ideal primary home, vacation retreat, or income-producing property. Furnishings available. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a piece of Palm Springs history. Contact me today for your private showing!
Property Details
Price:
$1,175,000
MLS #:
25617137PS
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Racquet Club East
Neighborhood:
331
Listed Date:
Nov 10, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,225
Total Sq Ft:
1,225
Lot Size:
10,454 sqft / 0.24 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1959
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, RF, GO, GS, CO
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Heating
GAS, CF
Laundry Features
IR, OUT, DINC, WINC
Exterior
Architectural Style
MCM
Construction Materials
WOD
Parking Spots
2
Roof
FOM
Security Features
SD, COD
Financial
Map
Community
- Address971 E Alexander WY Palm Springs CA
- SubdivisionRacquet Club East
- CityPalm Springs
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92262
Subdivisions in Palm Springs
- 400 West 33201
- Alta
- Andreas Hills
- Bella Monte
- Biarritz
- Biltmore
- Biltmore 33409
- Biltmore Colony 33410
- Caballeros Estates
- Cahuilla Hills
- Camino Del Sol
- Canyon C.C. Estados
- Canyon Granada 33420
- Canyon Heights
- Canyon Sands
- Canyon View Condos
- Canyon View Estates
- Canyon West Estates
- Casa De Oro
- Catalina Grove
- Center Court
- Central Palm Springs
- Chino Canyon
- Coco Cabana
- Colony El Mirador
- Dakota
- Deauville
- Deepwell
- Demuth Park
- Demuth Park 33443
- Desert Highland Gateway
- Desert Palm Villas
- Desert Park Estates
- Desert Park Estates 33103
- Desert Sun Resort
- Diplomat 33445
- El Dorado Palm Springs 33447
- El Mirador
- El Rancho Vista Estates
- Enclave at Sunrise
- Escena
- Escena 33274
- Esprit
- Estados South 33449
- Estancias at South Canyon 33450
- Fairways 33451
- Firebird
- Flora Vista
- Four Seasons
- Four Seasons 33106
- Gateway Highlands 33107
- Hermosa Villas
- Indian Canyon Gardens
- Indian Canyon Villas 33109
- Indian Canyon Villas 33456
- Indian Canyons
- La Palme
- Lantana Lodge 33231
- Las Palmas Heights
- Little Tuscany
- Los Compadres
- Los Compadres 33459
- Luminaire
- Mesquite Country Clu
- Mountain Gate
- Mountain Gate PS 33110
- Mountain Shadow North
- Mountain Shadows PS 33468
- Movie Colony
- Movie Colony East
- Movie Colony East 33248
- New Mesquite
- Ocotillo Lodge
- Old Las Palmas
- Palermo
- Palm Canyon 60040
- Palm Canyon Villas
- Palm Canyon Villas 33473
- Palm Sp Villas I
- Palm Sp Villas II
- Palm Springs C.C. 33113
- Palm Springs Country Club
- Palm Springs Golf & Tennis
- Palm Springs Villas I 33115
- Palm Springs Villas II 33114
- Palm Villas 33477
- Parc Andreas
- Park Escoba
- Park Imperial South 33481
- Park San Rafael
- Plaza Villas 33239
- PS Colony
- Pueblo Sands
- Pueblo Sands 33242
- Quail Point
- Racquet Club Colony
- Racquet Club East
- Racquet Club East 33122
- Racquet Club West
- Ramon Estados
- Ramona Villas
- Ramona Villas 33486
- Ranch Club Estados
- Rancho El Mirador 33245
- Rancho La Paz 33487
- Riviera Gardens
- Rose Garden 33247
- Saddlerock Estate
- Safari Park
- Safari Park 33493
- Sahara Park
- San Jacinto Cove
- San Jacinto Cove 33126
- Sandstone Villas
- Seven Lakes C.C.
- Smoketree Racquet Cl
- Sol
- Sommerset Springs 33526
- St. Tropez Villas 33252
- Sun Villas
- Sundial Condos
- Sunflower
- Sunrise East
- Sunrise Palms
- Sunrise Park
- Sunshine Villa
- Tahquitz Creek Golf
- Tahquitz Creek Golf Course 33508
- Tahquitz Creek Villas
- Tahquitz River Estat
- Tahquitz River Estates
- Tennis Club
- Tennis Club SFR 33261
- Terra Vita
- The Cove
- The Mesa
- The Morrison
- Tierra Hermosa
- Twin Palms 33512
- Victoria Park 33134
- Victoria Park/Vista Norte
- Villa Alejo
- Villa Alejo 33266
- Villa Caballeros
- Vintage Palms
- Vista Las Palmas
- Warm Sands
- Waverly Park
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Palm Springs as of Nov 26, 2025
214
Single Family Listed
57
Avg DOM
517
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,234,739
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Racquet Club East subdivision, 971 E Alexander WY Palm Springs CA is a Single Family for sale in Palm Springs, CA, 92262. It is listed for $1,175,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,225 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1959. The current price per square foot is $959. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Palm Springs is $517. The average listing price for Single Family in Palm Springs is $1,234,739.
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