73165 Fiddleneck Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260
$1,835,550
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,696
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,835,550
List Date:
9/18/2025
Last Modified:
1/28/2026
Description
Discover The Pinkley House - An Icon of Mid-Century Design, Reimagined for Today. In the heart of South Palm Desert, just moments from El Paseo's high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment, sits a meticulously restored mid-century modern estate of rare significance. Designed in 1961 by renowned architect John Outcault for celebrated author and newspaperman Virgil Pinkley, this 3,696 sq ft residence, affectionately known as The Pinkley House, is both a preserved architectural treasure and a refined modern home. Set on over half an acre, the 4-bedroom, 3-bath property has undergone a complete restoration, with updated systems throughout and every detail thoughtfully considered. The gourmet chef's kitchen features custom walnut cabinetry, commercial-grade appliances, a breakfast nook, breakfast bar, and a generous passthrough from the formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. The expansive primary suite boasts a newly redesigned walk-in closet, exceptional scale, and direct access to private patios. One of the guest baths retains its original 1960's tile, expertly restored as a nod to the home's heritage. The living and dining areas are anchored by soaring redwood ceilings and a striking native stone fireplace. Multiple doors connect the interiors to secluded courtyards and lush patios, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The north-facing back of the home is a wall of glass the entire length of the house, framing views of the resort-style backyard with mature landscaping, landscape lighting, and the LED-lit saltwater pool. Outdoors, enjoy multiple entertaining spaces including an outdoor kitchen, fire pit seating area, outdoor shower, and the pool with removable safety fence and gate. Native stone accents on the exterior and the original front door with period hardware further honor the home's mid-century roots. Featured on Modernism Week's Signature Home Tour in 2018, The Pinkley House is a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of Palm Desert's architectural history, lovingly restored for the next generation.
More Information MLS# 219135428
Listing, Location and Property Info
Entry Date: 2025-09-16
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: Unfurnished
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Approx SqFt: 3696
Total Baths: 3
SqFt Source: Assessor
Lot Size: 21780
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1961
Cross Streets: Please Refer To GPS Directions.
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
Cash: 1
Cash to New Loan: 1
Conventional: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 6
View Type
Mountain(s): 1
Irrigation
Drip System: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Disclosures
None: 1
Levels
One: 1
Flooring
Other: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Accessories
Safety Fence: 1
Safety Gate: 1
Pool Construction
In Ground: 1
Pool Description
Heated: 1
In Ground: 1
Salt Water: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Fireplace(s): 1
Forced Air: 1
Fireplace Location
Great Room: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas & Wood: 1
Rooms
Bar: 1
Breakfast: 1
Den - Study: 1
Dining Room: 1
Formal Entry: 1
Great Room: 1
Service Entrance: 1
Utility: 1
Walk In Pantry: 1
Security Safety
Exterior Security Lights: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Sewer
In, Connected and Paid: 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: 630043012
Status: Closed
Listing Date: 2025-09-16
Original List Price: 2100000
Sold Price: $1,835,550
Current Price: $1,835,550
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 73165
Street Name: Fiddleneck
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92260
Area: 323 - Palm Desert South
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-01-28
Pending Date: 2025-12-30
Closed Date: 2026-01-28
Closed Price: 1835550
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan; Conventional
View Type: Mountain(s)
Irrigation: Drip System; Sprinkler System
Disclosures: None
Levels: One
Flooring: Other
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Pool Location: Private
Pool Accessories: Safety Fence; Safety Gate
Pool Construction: In Ground
Pool Description: Heated; In Ground; Salt Water
Heating: Central; Fireplace(s); Forced Air
Fireplace Location: Great Room
Fireplace Features: Gas & Wood
Rooms: Bar; Breakfast; Den - Study; Dining Room; Formal Entry; Great Room; Service Entrance; Utility; Walk In Pantry
Security Safety: Exterior Security Lights; Security System Owned
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Parking: Driveway; Garage Door Opener
Contingent Upon: Inspection
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing Agent:
Brandi Pratt
Last Updated: January - 28 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.