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696 S Warm Sands Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

New Listing
$1,575,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,225 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,575,000 List Date: 5/22/2026 Last Modified: 5/28/2026

Description

Discover the perfect blend of mid-century charm and modern luxury in the highly sought-after Warm Sands neighborhood. Situated on a spacious corner lot, this beautifully maintained residence offers a private desert retreat featuring iconic mountain views and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The Main Residence - The 1,625-square-foot main home is designed for an easy, sophisticated lifestyle. The open-concept layout centers around a true chef's kitchen--equipped with premium appliances and generous counter space--that flows naturally into the dining area. The living room serves as a comfortable sanctuary, featuring a sleek gas fireplace, custom built-in bookshelves, and wired surround sound. The home's smart floor plan includes two primary suites, both with en-suite baths. The main suite features a large walk-in closet and French doors that lead directly to the backyard pool and spa. Guest Casita and Grounds - A standout feature of the property is the 600-square-foot detached guest casita complete with kitchen, full bathroom, washer/dryer, 2-sided gas fireplace, and wired surround sound. This self-contained living space offers complete privacy for visitors, a quiet home office, or a dedicated fitness studio. The backyard is designed for the ultimate Palm Springs experience. Framed by mature landscaping and dramatic views of the San Jacinto Mountains, the outdoor space features a sparkling swimming pool and a brand-new hot tub. Additional amenities include a front walled entry/outdoor living space with fire pit and sunset views, wired outdoor speakers, a modern EV charging station, and a large storage shed. Prime Location - Located just a short distance from downtown Palm Springs, this home offers easy access to the city's best dining, shopping, and nightlife while maintaining a quiet, residential feel. The PSP airport is just minutes away. Experience the best of desert living at this premier Warm Sands address.

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More Information MLS# 219148197

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2026-05-22 Land Type: Fee

General Property Information

Fireplace: Yes Building # of Stories: 1 Total Fireplaces: 2 Pool: Yes Garage: Yes Garage Description: Attached Sprinklers: No Furnished: Unfurnished Total Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 Approx SqFt: 2225 Total Baths: 4 SqFt Source: Assessor Lot Size: 12632 Lot Size Source: Assessor Year Built: 1958 Cross Streets: S. Warm Sands Drive and E. Sunny Dunes Road

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: No Will Consider Lease: No Exclusions of Sale: The outdoor water sculpture is not included in the sale.

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

Community Features

Sidewalks: 1 Street Lighting: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Fenced: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sale Type

Standard: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 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

Back Yard: 1 Landscaped: 1 Level: 1 Private: 1 Street Public: 1 Utilities - Overhead: 1

Lot Location

Corner Lot: 1

View Type

Mountain(s): 1 Panoramic: 1

Property Orientation Faces

Front Door Faces West: 1

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita: 1 Outside Shower: 1

Other Structural Features

Barbeque Private: 1 Solar System Owned: 1

Property Condition

Additions/Alterations: 1 Updated/Remodeled: 1

Disclosures

None: 1

Casita Features

Dryer Gas: 1 Kitchen: 1 Washer Electric: 1

Building Style

Contemporary: 1 Mid Century: 1

Levels

One: 1

Appliances

Convection Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Microwave Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Line to Refrigerator: 1 Water Softener: 1 Other: Wine Refrigerator

Range Hood

Yes: 1

Kitchen Features

Granite Counters: 1 Remodeled: 1

Eating Areas

Dining Area: 1

Bedroom Features

2 Primary Bedrooms: 1 Walk In Closet: 1

Bathroom Features

2 Primary Baths: 1 Double Shower: 1 Double Vanity(s): 1 Remodeled: 1 Tile Shower: 1

Doors

French Doors: 1 Sliding Doors: 1

Exterior Construction

Stone Veneer: 1 Stucco: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: 1 Tile: 1

Cooling Type

Air Conditioning: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1 Electric: 1

Pool Location

Private: 1

Pool Construction

Fiberglass: 1 In Ground: 1

Pool Description

Fiberglass: 1 In Ground: 1 Private: 1

Spa/Hot Tub Construction

Above Ground: 1 Hot Tub: 1

Spa/Hot Tub Description

Heated - Electricity: 1 Hot Tub: 1 Private: 1

Heating

Central: 1 Forced Air: 1

Heating Fuel

Natural Gas: 1

Fireplace Location

Casita - Guest House: 1 Living Room: 1

Fireplace Features

Fire Pit: 1 Gas: 1 See Through: 1 Two Way: 1

Rooms

Casita - Guest House: 1 Dining Area: 1 Living Room: 1 Walk In Pantry: 1 Other: 1

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings: 1 Built-In Features: 1 Crown Molding: 1 High Ceilings (9 Ft+): 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup: 1 In Bathroom: 1

Volt 220 Location

In Garage: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Security Safety

Security System Owned: 1

Disability Access

No Interior Steps: 1

Window Treatments

Blinds: 1 Double Pane Windows: 1 Shutters: 1 Vertical Blinds: 1

Roofing

Foam: 1 Tar/Gravel: 1

Patio Features

Brick - Tile: 1 Concrete Slab: 1 Covered: 1

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: 1

Water

Water District: 1 Water District Name: Desert Water Agency

Water Heater Feature

Gas: 1 Tankless: 1

Parking

Driveway: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

HOA Information

HOA: No

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: 1

DPR

DPR Eligible: No

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 508212006 Status: Active Listing Date: 2026-05-22 Original List Price: 1575000 List Price: $1,575,000 Current Price: $1,575,000 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Street #: 696 Street Direction: S Street Name: Warm Sands Street Suffix: Drive County: Riverside State: CA Zip Code: 92264 Area: 334 - Palm Springs South End Country: US

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-05-22

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces: 2 Total Parking Spaces: 2

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Back Yard; Landscaped; Level; Private; Street Public; Utilities - Overhead Lot Location: Corner Lot View Type: Mountain(s); Panoramic Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West Other Structures: Guest House/Casita; Outside Shower Other Structural Features: Barbeque Private; Solar System Owned Property Condition: Additions/Alterations; Updated/Remodeled Fencing: Block; Fenced Disclosures: None Casita Features: Dryer Gas; Kitchen; Washer Electric Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lighting Building Style: Contemporary; Mid Century Levels: One Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Exhaust Fan; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Line to Refrigerator; Water Softener Range Hood: Yes Kitchen Features: Granite Counters; Remodeled Eating Areas: Dining Area Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms; Walk In Closet Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths; Double Shower; Double Vanity(s); Remodeled; Tile Shower Doors: French Doors; Sliding Doors Exterior Construction: Stone Veneer; Stucco Foundation: Slab Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Tile Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: Fiberglass; In Ground Pool Description: Fiberglass; In Ground; Private Heating: Central; Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Casita - Guest House; Living Room Fireplace Features: Fire Pit; Gas; See Through; Two Way Rooms: Casita - Guest House; Dining Area; Living Room; Walk In Pantry; Other Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Built-In Features; Crown Molding; High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Bathroom Volt 220 Location: In Garage; In Kitchen Security Safety: Security System Owned Disability Access: No Interior Steps Window Treatments: Blinds; Double Pane Windows; Shutters; Vertical Blinds Roofing: Foam; Tar/Gravel Patio Features: Brick - Tile; Concrete Slab; Covered Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Gas; Tankless Parking: Driveway; Garage Door Opener Road Surface Type: Paved Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office: Pacific Sotheby's Internationa
Listing Agent: Matthew E Merrill
Last Updated: May - 28 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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