231 W El Camino Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264
$2,250,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
2,200
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,250,000
List Date:
4/16/2024
Last Modified:
5/14/2026
Description
The Mesa Bungalows is an exquisite one-of-a-kind luxury retreat nestled at the base of the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains. Formerly owned by filmmaker/screenwriter Josh Evans, the son of Hollywood icons Ali MacGraw and Robert Evans and stepson of Steve McQueen, this fabulous Spanish-style gated estate is located in the sought-after celebrity enclave of The Mesa in South Palm Springs. Extensively renovated by its present owners, Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button and interior designer Brittny Button, the property's unique style of vibrant pinks and palm leaf green decor was inspired by the glamorous Beverly Hills Hotel and Jayne Mansfield's legendary Pink Palace. Built in 1937, this charming hillside two-story stucco villa has original architectural details and four separate ensuite bedrooms, including one with a private sun deck. Situated on two lots, totaling 14,811 square feet, the meticulously maintained grounds offer a kidney-shaped pool, spa, cascading waterfall, white iron gazebo, and water fountain. The relaxing upper patio is ideal for alfresco dining with an outdoor kitchen, built-in gas grill, pergola, fireplace, and custom decorative daybed. This is the perfect short-term vacation rental investment opportunity or private desert getaway. The Mesa neighborhood has no land lease, no HOA, and is currently below the city's 20% cap for short-term vacation rental permits.
Supplements: A short walk to Moorten Botanical Gardens, hiking trails, and several popular restaurants, such as Mr. Lyons, Minerva's, GiGi's, King's Highway, El Mirasol, Gabino's, Miro's, and Bar Cecil.
More Information MLS# 219103415
Listing, Location and Property Info
Entry Date: 2023-11-28
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: Yes
Building # of Stories: 2
Total Fireplaces: 2
Pool: Yes
Garage: No
Sprinklers: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 2200
Total Baths: 5
SqFt Source: Other
Lot Size: 14811
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1937
Cross Streets: South Palm Canyon Drive
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Tax Info
Tax Mello Roos: No
Property Info
View: Yes
Golf Course Within Development: No
Additional Parcel: Yes
Additional Parcel Numbers: 513-373-011
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: No
PUD Y/N: No
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Fencing
Fenced: 1
Privacy: 1
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 0
Lot Description
2 - 4 Lots: 1
Automatic Gate: 1
Front Yard: 1
Lawn: 1
Private: 1
Lot Location
Cul-De-Sac: 1
View Type
Mountain(s): 1
Property Orientation Faces
Front Door Faces North: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Irrigation
Sprinkler System: 1
Sprinkler Timer: 1
Disclosures
Property As Is: 1
Building Style
Spanish: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Microwave Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Built-In BBQ
Gas: 1
Eating Areas
Dining Area: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Exterior Construction
Stucco: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Flooring
Concrete: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Accessories
Waterfall: 1
Pool Construction
Gunite: 1
In Ground: 1
Pool Description
Gunite: 1
In Ground: 1
Private: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Construction
Gunite: 1
In Ground: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Description
Private: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Heating Fuel
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Fireplace Location
Living Room: 1
Patio: 1
Fireplace Features
Decorative: 1
Wood: 1
Rooms
Casita - Guest House: 1
Living Room: 1
Studio: 1
Walk In Pantry: 1
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Laundry
In Closet: 1
Security Safety
Automatic Gate: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Sewer
In, Connected and Paid: 1
Parking
Circular Driveway: 1
HOA Information
HOA: No
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: No
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 513373012
Status: Closed
Listing Date: 2023-11-28
Original List Price: 2300000
Sold Price: $2,250,000
Current Price: $2,250,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 231
Street Direction: W
Street Name: El Camino
Street Suffix: Way
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92264
Area: 334 - Palm Springs South End
Neighborhood: The Mesa
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2024-04-25
Pending Date: 2024-04-15
Closed Date: 2024-04-25
Closed Price: 2250000
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Description: 2 - 4 Lots; Automatic Gate; Front Yard; Lawn; Private
Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Irrigation: Sprinkler System; Sprinkler Timer
Fencing: Fenced; Privacy
Disclosures: Property As Is
Building Style: Spanish
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Oven; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Built-In BBQ: Gas
Eating Areas: Dining Area; Kitchen Island
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Flooring: Concrete
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
Pool Location: Private
Pool Accessories: Waterfall
Pool Construction: Gunite; In Ground
Pool Description: Gunite; In Ground; Private
Heating: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room; Patio
Fireplace Features: Decorative; Wood
Rooms: Casita - Guest House; Living Room; Studio; Walk In Pantry
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
Laundry: In Closet
Security Safety: Automatic Gate
Roofing: Tile
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Parking: Circular Driveway
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
Windermere Real Estate
Listing Agent:
Joseph J Babineaux
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.