48245 Prairie Drive
Property Overview
This original Highland Palms Estates model home, built in 1964 by developers Bud White and Syd Crossley, has been meticulously reimagined for modern living and entertaining. This single-level jewel box sits on a 10,454 square-foot lot in South Palm Desert and offers three bedrooms, two baths, two living areas and a gas fireplace. The two guest bedrooms sit on the opposite side of the residence from the primary suite, which opens to its own private patio. The kitchen has been reconfigured with Brazilian quartzite counters, a new sink, dishwasher, range, and an under-counter Sub-Zero refrigerator. A dedicated coffee counter and marble-topped dry bar connect the living spaces, making for effortless entertaining. Porcelain tile, baseboards and interior paint are new throughout. The home also includes a Tesla charger in the oversized garage. Beyond the private gate, the lot opens to an in-ground pool and deep covered terrace perfect for large parties. The living and entertaining areas all open to the west-facing backyard, complete with an outdoor shower, fire pit, and barbecue.The home combines midcentury architecture with Hollywood Regency modifications and is ideally located just minutes from the Palm Desert Tennis Club, nearby trailheads, and the luxury boutiques and fine dining of El Paseo. The neighborhood also features dedicated golf cart and bicycle paths, offering convenient access to the surrounding areas. No HOA or land lease fees.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1964
- Living area
- 1,606 sq ft
- Lot size
- 10,454 sq ft
- Parking
- 4 spaces
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Stories
- 1
- Days on market
- 0
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- MLS status
- Active
- Architectural style
- MidCenturyModern
- Zoning
- R-1
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Eat In Kitchen
Appliances
- Barbecue
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Range Hood
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Door Multi
- Driveway
- Garage
Pool
- Heated
- In Ground
- Private
Lot
- Back Yard
- Front Yard
- Yard
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- Subdivision
- Not in a Development
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Private pool
- Yes
- View
- Mountains,Pool
Utilities
- Heating
- Central,Electric,ForcedAir
- Cooling
- EvaporativeCooling
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Other
Location & Neighborhood
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