Some homes are simply lived in. Casa de Rosa is remembered. Built in 1940 as the very first residence in the Mesa neighborhood, this landmark property is believed to have been designed by celebrated architect Cliff May, a provenance that lends the home a quiet, storied gravitas rarely found today. Step inside and the original character is immediate: vaulted beam ceilings, a substantial wood-burning fireplace and wide-plank wood floors that carry the eye from room to room. Designers Donal Brophy and Emrhys Cooper reimagined the interiors in a Regency style, tailored, warm and unmistakably considered striking a balance between historic integrity and livable elegance. The glass-enclosed dining room frames sweeping mountain views, while the chef’s kitchen, outfitted with Viking appliances, anchors the home for both everyday living and serious entertaining. Both bedrooms offer full en-suite baths; the primary suite in particular opens to pool views and a spa-like sense of calm. A cozy den and powder room round out the floor plan with easy functionality. Outside, the walled and gated grounds open onto a private oasis: a pool with tanning shelf and water feature, generous space for entertaining and mature roses and fruit trees that soften the setting with real, established greenery. Part of Mesa’s history and entirely of the present moment, Casa de Rosa is a RARE offering where architectural pedigree, thoughtful design, and everyday comfort meet.
Property Details
Price:
$1,750,000
MLS #:
26987245
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
The Mesa
Neighborhood:
334southendpalmsprings
Listed Date:
Oct 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,144
Total Sq Ft:
2,144
Lot Size:
11,761 sqft / 0.27 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1940
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, MW, RF, GO, RA, HOD
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
CF
Interior Features
BC
Laundry Features
IK, STK, DINC, WINC
Levels
A
Exterior
Architectural Style
RAN
Common Walls
NCW
Fencing
WI
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
OPN
Spa Features
NO
View
MT
Financial
Map
Community
- Address148 W Camino Descanso Palm Springs CA
- SubdivisionThe Mesa
- CityPalm Springs
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92264
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- Biltmore 33409
- Biltmore Colony 33410
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- Caballeros Estates 33208
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- Canyon Granada 33420
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- Desert Park Estates 33103
- Desert Sun Resort
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- El Dorado Palm Springs 33447
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- El Rancho Vista Estates
- Escena
- Escena 33274
- Estancias at South Canyon 33450
- Fairways
- Fairways 33451
- Firebird
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- Four Seasons 33106
- Gateway Highlands 33107
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- Indian Canyon Villas 33109
- Indian Canyons
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- Lantana Lodge 33231
- Las Palmas Heights
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- Luminaire
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- Mountain Gate PS 33110
- Mountain Shadow North
- Mountain Shadows PS 33468
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- Movie Colony East 33248
- Ocotillo Lodge
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- Palm Canyon Villas 33473
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- Palm Springs Country Club
- Palm Springs Golf &
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- Palm Springs Villas I 33115
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- Racquet Club East
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- Racquet Club West
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- Rancho La Paz 33487
- Riviera Gardens
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- Saddlerock Estate
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- Safari Park 33493
- Sahara Park
- San Jacinto Cove 33126
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- St. Tropez Villas 33252
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- Waverly Park
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Palm Springs as of Oct 03, 2026
706
Single Family Listed
125
Avg DOM
366
Avg $ / SqFt
$836,422
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the The Mesa subdivision, 148 W Camino Descanso Palm Springs CA is a Single Family for sale in Palm Springs, CA, 92264. It is listed for $1,750,000 and features 2 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,144 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1940. The current price per square foot is $816. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Palm Springs is $366. The average listing price for Single Family in Palm Springs is $836,422.
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