688 E Mel Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92262
$2,399,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,583
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
16,988
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$2,399,000
List Date:
4/24/2026
Last Modified:
5/13/2026
Description
In 1935, a then-unknown architect, Albert Frey, dropped three boxes in the California desert as a study in simplicity and minimalism. Nearly a century later, The Guthrie House was reimagined with Frey's vision in mind. Set behind a gated entrance with an expansive driveway, this private Palm Springs oasis blends architectural distinction with modern comfort. In 2019, the home was fully renovated with entirely new systems. The extensive renovation included structural upgrades, plumbing, electrical, pool, stucco, drywall, roof, energy-efficient doors and windows, HVAC, and more. Additional enhancements include a detached pool house, outdoor bar and barbecue, four in-ground gas fire pits, and a custom indoor doggie shower. The result: 'a chic zen-like retreat wreathed by staggering mountain views,' says the Los Angeles Times. With a legacy spanning media publications, fashion campaigns, and architectural photo shoots, The Guthrie House is more than a residence, it is a rare chance to own a piece of desert modernism.
More Information MLS# 219146903
Listing, Location and Property Info
Entry Date: 2026-04-24
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: Yes
Building # of Stories: 1
Total Fireplaces: 1
Pool: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Attached
Sprinklers: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 3583
Total Baths: 3
SqFt Source: Other
Lot Acres: 0.39
Lot Size: 16988
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1935
Cross Streets: N Via Miraleste
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: Unknown
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
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Submit: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 0
Lot Description
Automatic Gate: 1
View Type
Mountain(s): 1
Property Orientation Faces
Leisure Faces South: 1
Other Structures
Outside Shower: 1
Pool House: 1
Other Structural Features
Barbeque Private: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Irrigation
Drip System: 1
Disclosures
Property As Is: 1
Levels
One: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Built-In BBQ
Gas: 1
Range Hood
Yes: 1
Kitchen Features
Quartz Counters: 1
Remodeled: 1
Eating Areas
Formal Dining Room: 1
Bedroom Features
Walk In Closet: 1
Bathroom Features
Remodeled: 1
Flooring
Concrete: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Construction
In Ground: 1
Pool Description
Heated: 1
In Ground: 1
Private: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Construction
In Ground: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Description
Heated: 1
Private: 1
Heating
Other: 1
Fireplace Location
Living Room: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas & Wood: 1
Rooms
Dining Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Other: 1
Interior Features
High Ceilings (9 Ft+): 1
Other: 1
Laundry
Individual Room: 1
Security Safety
Automatic Gate: 1
Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1
Sewer
In, Connected and Paid: 1
Water Heater Feature
Tankless: 1
Parking
Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
HOA Information
HOA: No
Contingent Upon
Inspection: 1
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: No
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 507081002
Status: Pending
Listing Date: 2026-04-24
Original List Price: 2399000
List Price: $2,399,000
Current Price: $2,399,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 688
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Mel
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92262
Area: 332 - Palm Springs Central
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-05-13
Pending Date: 2026-05-13
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Submit
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Description: Automatic Gate
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South
Other Structures: Outside Shower; Pool House
Other Structural Features: Barbeque Private
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Irrigation: Drip System
Disclosures: Property As Is
Levels: One
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator; Washer
Built-In BBQ: Gas
Range Hood: Yes
Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters; Remodeled
Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room
Bedroom Features: Walk In Closet
Bathroom Features: Remodeled
Flooring: Concrete
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
Pool Location: Private
Pool Construction: In Ground
Pool Description: Heated; In Ground; Private
Heating: Other
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas & Wood
Rooms: Dining Room; Living Room; Other
Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Other
Laundry: Individual Room
Security Safety: Automatic Gate; Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Water Heater Feature: Tankless
Parking: Driveway; Garage Door Opener
Contingent Upon: Inspection
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
BBS Brokers Realty
Listing Agent:
Kamoei Group
Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
