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960 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

$4,300,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 12,202 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,300,000 List Date: 8/04/2025 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Description

Presenting a rare opportunity to own a piece of Palm Springs history: one of its most iconic hotel properties, ideally situated on bustling Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of downtown. Nestled amongst vibrant restaurants, retail shops, and nightlife, this 1.19-acre property borders the prestigious Old Las Palmas and Movie Colony neighborhoods. Currently operating as a clothing-optional men's resort, the property is zoned R-3 Multi-Family Residential and Hotel, offering diverse possibilities for future development. Built in 1951 as the La Fonda Hotel, the property features 32 guest rooms ranging from 300-400 square feet, eight of which include full kitchens. All rooms offer picturesque views of either the surrounding mountains or the expansive pool area. Amenities include a welcoming lobby, business center, large resort-style pool and spa, on-site laundry, playroom, steam room, and sauna. A significant undeveloped portion of land (approximately 9,000 sq ft) at the southeast corner presents exciting potential for expansion or new construction. While the location is undeniably prime and the original architecture is iconic, the property is in need of updating. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence.

More Information MLS# 219133565

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2025-08-04

Business Type

Hospitality: 1

Sale Type

Standard: 1

Listing Terms

Take Property As Is: 1

Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Owner May Carry: 1

Showing Access

Do Not Contact Occupant: 1

Lot Features

Lot Over 40000 SqFt: 1

Asset Class

Hotel/Motel: 1

Disclosures

Property As Is: 1

Exterior Construction

Stucco: 1

Laundry

Own: 1

Contingent Upon

Inspection: 1

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 505265021 Status: Closed Listing Date: 2025-08-04 Original List Price: 4900000 Sold Price: $4,300,000 Current Price: $4,300,000 Property Sub-Type: Hotel/Motel Street #: 960 Street Direction: N Street Name: Palm Canyon Street Suffix: Drive County: Riverside State: CA Zip Code: 92262 Area: 332 - Palm Springs Central Country: US

General Property Information

Approx SqFt: 12202 SqFt Source: Assessor Lot Size: 51836 Lot Size Source: Assessor Year Built: 1951

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-12-30 Pending Date: 2025-12-02 Closed Date: 2025-12-17 Closed Price: 4300000

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 28 Total Parking Spaces: 28

Property Features

Business Type: Hospitality Sale Type: Standard Financing: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry Listing Terms: Take Property As Is Showing Access: Do Not Contact Occupant Lot Features: Lot Over 40000 SqFt Asset Class: Hotel/Motel Exterior Construction: Stucco Laundry: Own Contingent Upon: Inspection Disclosures: Property As Is
Listing Office: Compass
Listing Agent: Scott Ehrens
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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