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913 E Mel Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92262

$2,599,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,200 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,599,000 List Date: 2/16/2024 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Description

MAJOR PRICE ADJUSTMENT! Discover the unparalleled allure of this meticulously restored Spanish Estate, a true gem that stands as the only one of its kind in all PS. Nestled in the historic EL MIRADOR neighborhood, mere minutes from the village, this residence underwent a remarkable renovation by the previous owner with additional enhancements by our current seller. Meticulously and authentically restored, expanded with no expense spared, its unique architectural elements were sourced from historic structures in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France (see photo captions), seamlessly integrated into the design. This romantic home, boasting approximately 4200 sq ft, offers 3 bedrooms (including a casita), a formal living room with statuesque fireplace and vaulted ceiling, adjoining a lofted den/office. The kitchen with custom cabinetry and design is extended with a breakfast nook, situated alongside the formal dining room. The walled, private estate exudes ''OLD WORLD CHARM,'' a rare find in the desert. Step into the enchanting backyard oasis featuring a pool area surrounded by beautiful gardens, sitting areas, a fireplace, and fountains, all with the majestic San Jacinto mountains as a captivating backdrop. With owned solar and four fireplaces, this residence is a testament to refined living. A ''MUST SEE'' to truly appreciate the meticulous attention to detail that defines this extraordinary property. See 'Documents' for a List of Improvements.

More Information MLS# 219106850

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2024-02-14 Land Type: Fee

General Property Information

Fireplace: Yes Building # of Stories: 1 Total Fireplaces: 4 Pool: Yes Garage: Yes Garage Description: Attached Sprinklers: Yes Furnished: Unfurnished Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 Approx SqFt: 4200 Total Baths: 4 SqFt Source: Other Lot Size: 15246 Lot Size Source: Assessor Year Built: 1940 Cross Streets: Avenida Caballeros

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: No Rental Restrictions: No Will Consider Lease: No Other Schools: Palm Valley School Exclusions of Sale: All artwork excluded. Furniture and furnishings may be available outside of escrow on a separate contract. School District: Palm Springs Unified Elementary School: Katherine Finchy Junior Middle School: Raymond Cree High School: Palm Springs

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: No

Property Info

View: Yes Green Features: Yes Golf Course Within Development: No Additional Parcel: No Senior Community: No Gated Community: No PUD Y/N: No Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Fencing

Fenced: 1 Masonry: 1 Privacy: 1

Sale Type

Standard: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Cash to New Loan: 1

Parking Spaces/Information

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

Lot Description

Automatic Gate: 1 Back Yard: 1 Front Yard: 1 Landscaped: 1 Lawn: 1 Private: 1

View Type

Mountain(s): 1 Pool: 1

Property Orientation Faces

Front Door Faces North: 1 Leisure Faces South: 1

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita: 1

Other Structural Features

Custom Built: 1 Energy Efficient: 1 Solar System Owned: 1

Other Equipment

Intercom: 1

Irrigation

Sprinkler System: 1 Sprinkler Timer: 1

Disclosures

None: 1

Casita Features

Other: Renovated with handmade tile and tankless water heater.

Building Style

Spanish: 1

Levels

One: 1

Entry Location

Ground Level - No Steps: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener: 1

Built-In BBQ

Gas: 1

Range Hood

Yes: 1

Kitchen Features

Gourmet Kitchen: 1 Pantry: 1 Stone Counters: 1

Eating Areas

Breakfast Nook: 1 Formal Dining Room: 1

Bedroom Features

Primary Retreat: 1 Primary Suite: 1 Walk In Closet: 1

Bathroom Features

Double Vanity(s): 1 Shower Over Tub: 1 Shower Stall: 1 Sunken Tub: 1

Doors

French Doors: 1

Exterior Construction

Stucco: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Flooring

Hardwood: 1 Mixed: 1 Tile: 1

Cooling Type

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1 Dual: 1

Pool Location

Private: 1

Pool Construction

Gunite: 1 In Ground: 1

Pool Description

Gunite: 1 Heated: 1 In Ground: 1 Private: 1 Salt Water: 1

Heating

Fireplace(s): 1 Forced Air: 1

Fireplace Location

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Patio: 1 Primary Retreat: 1

Fireplace Features

Decorative: 1 Gas: 1 Tile: 1 Other: 1

Rooms

Breakfast: 1 Casita - Guest House: 1 Den - Study: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Media: 1

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings: 1 Built-In Features: 1 Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1 High Ceilings (9 Ft+): 1 Recessed Lighting: 1 Sunken Living Room: 1 Surround Sound Wired: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Wet Bar: 1

Laundry

Individual Room: 1

Security Safety

Automatic Gate: 1 Security System Owned: 1 Other: 1

Window Treatments

Drapes: 1

Roofing

Clay Tile: 1

Patio Features

Brick - Tile: 1 Covered: 1

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: 1

Water

Water District: 1 Water District Name: Desert Water Agency

Water Heater Feature

Tankless: 1

Green Energy Generation

Solar: 1

Parking

Covered: 1 Direct Entrance: 1 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: 507082009 Status: Closed Listing Date: 2024-02-14 Original List Price: 2777000 Sold Price: $2,599,000 Current Price: $2,599,000 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Street #: 913 Street Direction: E Street Name: Mel Street Suffix: Avenue County: Riverside State: CA Zip Code: 92262 Area: 332 - Palm Springs Central Neighborhood: El Mirador Country: US

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2024-04-12 Pending Date: 2024-03-26 Closed Date: 2024-04-12 Closed Price: 2599000

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Carport Spaces: 1 Total Garage Spaces: 1 Total Parking Spaces: 2

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan Lot Description: Automatic Gate; Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Lawn; Private View Type: Mountain(s); Pool Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North; Leisure Faces South Other Structures: Guest House/Casita Other Structural Features: Custom Built; Energy Efficient; Solar System Owned Other Equipment: Intercom Irrigation: Sprinkler System; Sprinkler Timer Fencing: Fenced; Masonry; Privacy Disclosures: None Building Style: Spanish Levels: One Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Built-In BBQ: Gas Range Hood: Yes Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen; Pantry; Stone Counters Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Bedroom Features: Primary Retreat; Primary Suite; Walk In Closet Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s); Shower Over Tub; Shower Stall; Sunken Tub Doors: French Doors Exterior Construction: Stucco Foundation: Slab Flooring: Hardwood; Mixed; Tile Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Dual Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: Gunite; In Ground Pool Description: Gunite; Heated; In Ground; Private; Salt Water Heating: Fireplace(s); Forced Air Fireplace Location: Family Room; Living Room; Patio; Primary Retreat Fireplace Features: Decorative; Gas; Tile; Other Rooms: Breakfast; Casita - Guest House; Den - Study; Dining Room; Family Room; Living Room; Media Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Built-In Features; Cathedral Ceiling(s); High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Recessed Lighting; Sunken Living Room; Surround Sound Wired; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar Laundry: Individual Room Security Safety: Automatic Gate; Security System Owned; Other Window Treatments: Drapes Roofing: Clay Tile Patio Features: Brick - Tile; Covered Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Tankless Green Energy Generation: Solar Parking: Covered; Direct Entrance; Driveway; Garage Door Opener Road Surface Type: Paved Contingent Upon: Inspection Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing Agent: Louise Hampton
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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