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403 E Desert Willow Circle, Palm Springs, CA 92262

New Listing
$1,049,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,225 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,049,000 List Date: 8/14/2026 Last Modified: 8/15/2026

Description

ICONIC MID-CENTURY BUTTERFLY ALEXANDER | RACQUET CLUB ESTATES A striking example of Palm Springs' celebrated mid-century modern architecture, this iconic Butterfly Alexander residence with a architecturally distinctive stone façade front embodies the era's defining principles of indoor-outdoor living, dramatic geometry, and seamless connection to the desert landscape. Set on a private cul-de-sac in Racquet Club Estates, this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom architectural gem is distinguished by soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive walls of glass, architectural breeze blocks, and a south-facing backyard with breathtaking views of Mt. San Jacinto. A signature orange-framed frosted-glass entry opens to the iconic breezeway, connecting the main residence to the carport and extending the architectural axis toward the backyard. The bright great room features a vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling, custom lighting, tile floors, and expansive glass that frames the pool and mountain views. The kitchen pairs period character with modern finishes, offering wood cabinetry, Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, gas cooktop, and a detached island ideal for entertaining. The vaulted primary suite features clerestory windows, direct outdoor access, and a private bath, while the secondary bedrooms echo the home's signature architectural details. Recent improvements include dual-pane windows, refoamed roof, tankless water heater, fresh exterior paint, whole-house surge protection, Moen water monitor, and a 2022 HVAC system. No land lease or HOA fees. Architecturally significant and unmistakably Palm Springs, this Butterfly Alexander is a beautifully preserved expression of desert modernism with exceptional privacy, design, and mountain views.

More Information MLS# 219151401

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2026-08-14 Land Type: Fee Subdivision: Racquet Club East

General Property Information

Fireplace: No Building # of Stories: 1 Pool: Yes Garage: Yes Garage Description: Detached Sprinklers: No Furnished: Furnished Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Approx SqFt: 1225 Total Baths: 2 SqFt Source: Assessor Lot Size: 10454 Lot Size Source: Assessor Year Built: 1959 Cross Streets: N Starr

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 Senior Community: No Gated Community: No PUD Y/N: No Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Fencing

Privacy: 1

Sale Type

Standard: 1

Listing Terms

Cash to New Loan: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Parking Spaces/Information

Total Covered Spaces: 0 Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 2

Lot Description

Landscaped: 1 Level: 1

Lot Location

Cul-De-Sac: 1

View Type

Mountain(s): 1

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: 1

Disclosures

None: 1

Building Style

Mid Century: 1

Levels

One: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Stackable W/D Hookup: 1 Washer: 1

Kitchen Features

Quartz Counters: 1

Eating Areas

Breakfast Counter/Bar: 1

Exterior Construction

Stucco: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Cooling Type

Central Air: 1

Pool Location

Private: 1

Pool Construction

In Ground: 1

Pool Description

Heated: 1

Heating

Central: 1

Rooms

Dining Room: 1 Great Room: 1

Security Safety

None: 1

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: 1

Parking

Garage Door Opener: 1

HOA Information

HOA: No

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: 1

DPR

DPR Eligible: No

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 501061011 Status: Active Listing Date: 2026-08-13 Original List Price: 1049000 List Price: $1,049,000 Current Price: $1,049,000 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Street #: 403 Street Direction: E Street Name: Desert Willow Street Suffix: Circle County: Riverside State: CA Zip Code: 92262 Area: 331 - Palm Springs North End Country: US

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-08-14

Builders Information

Builder's Name: Alexander Builder's Model Name: Butterfly

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Landscaped; Level Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac View Type: Mountain(s) Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Fencing: Privacy Disclosures: None Building Style: Mid Century Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator; Stackable W/D Hookup; Washer Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar Exterior Construction: Stucco Foundation: Slab Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling Type: Central Air Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: In Ground Pool Description: Heated Heating: Central Rooms: Dining Room; Great Room Security Safety: None Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Parking: Garage Door Opener Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office: Compass
Listing Agent: David Whitworth
Last Updated: August - 15 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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