1272 E Verbena Dr

Palm Springs, CA 92262

$3,800,000
Price
3
Beds
2,424 Sq. Ft.
$1,568 / Sq. Ft.
2,424
Sq. Ft.
$1,568
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
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Description

Donald Wexler, FAIA, Architect | The Wexler Residence, 1955. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated as a Palm Springs Class 1 Historic Resource, with substantial Mills Act tax savings. On nearly a third of an acre in the fashionable Movie Colony East, just two blocks from Ruth Hardy Park, the architect’s own home stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Mid-Century Modern design. Donald Wexler—widely regarded as the father of desert modernism...Donald Wexler, FAIA, Architect | The Wexler Residence, 1955. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated as a Palm Springs Class 1 Historic Resource, with substantial Mills Act tax savings. On nearly a third of an acre in the fashionable Movie Colony East, just two blocks from Ruth Hardy Park, the architect’s own home stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Mid-Century Modern design. Donald Wexler—widely regarded as the father of desert modernism and “the architect who gave shape to Palm Springs,” according to The New York Times—is celebrated for the Palm Springs International Airport, the Dinah Shore estate, and the innovative Steel Development Houses. Here, in the home where Wexler lived with his family for nearly forty years, he applied a softer hand with an all-wood structure inspired by his apprenticeships with Richard Neutra and William F. Cody. The wood post-and-double-beam system, a Wexler signature, created a flexible open plan that could evolve with family life. Interior walls extend through floor-to-ceiling glass, visually merging indoors and out. Tongue-and-groove ceilings, slender fascia, and deep overhangs lend both elegance and shade. The current steward has preserved these defining elements—vertical fir siding, spun metal can lights, and other original finishes—while collaborating with Wexler himself, architect Lance O’Donnell, and designer Darren Brown on a full restoration that earned the Palm Springs Modern Committee’s Residential Restoration of the Year Award. New terrazzo floors, stainless steel appliances, marble surfaces, and European fixtures align the home with contemporary standards, unified by a custom “Wexler White” palette. A new roof, HVAC, and solar system complete the upgrades. The site, enclosed by a tall hedgerow, opens inward to ancient boulders, native plantings—likely by landscape designer Antone Dalu—and a black-bottom pool and spa framing distant San Jacinto mountain views.

Listing Agent

  1. Brian Linder

    Brian Linder

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #0596781

    brian.linder@compass.com

    P: (310)-592-5417

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Property Details for 1272 East Verbena Drive

Subdivision Name
Movie Colony East
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
Pool
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
507-253-009
Tax Lot
507-253-009
LISTING UPDATED: 10/08/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 1272 East Verbena Drive

StatusActive
MLS #1323406
Days on Market73
Taxes$47,500 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Brian Linder, DRE #0596781
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Building Information for 1272 East Verbena Drive

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Payment Calculator

$22,735 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,777

Property Taxes

$3,958

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1272 East Verbena Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Total: 3
  • Parking Features: Covered, Carport, Driveway
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub
  • Flooring: Terrazzo
  • Appliances: BuiltInElectricOven, BuiltInRefrigerator, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Restrictions: CityRestrictions, DeedRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Construction Materials: Glass, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Window Features: SeeRemarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: See Remarks
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: SolarPanels
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $3,800,000
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: 1.25%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Directions: Between Hermosa and Sunrise, North of Tamarisk, East Movie Colony location.

Property History for 1272 East Verbena Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25606279

$3,800,000——
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25606279

$3,800,000——
Oct 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1323406

$3,800,000—
Aug 15, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517175910

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Dec 31, 2015

Sold

CLAW #15-952917

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Dec 31, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #15952917

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Dec 22, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562881412

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Dec 4, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #15952917

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Dec 4, 2015

Pending

CLAW #15-952917

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Oct 23, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #15952917

$1,750,000——
Oct 23, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #15-952917

$1,750,000——
Oct 6, 2015

Expired

CRMLS #41177594PS

$899,000——
Oct 6, 2015

Expired

CRMLS #41166519PS

$899,000——
Jul 19, 2007

Sold

CARETS #41294252

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Jul 9, 2007

Pending

CARETS #41294252

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Jun 8, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223158085

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Jun 8, 2007

Expired

CARETS #41280154

$995,000——
Jun 7, 2007

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41294252

$995,000——
Feb 7, 2007

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41280154

$1,195,000——
Jun 25, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #136636346

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Jun 25, 2004

Sold

GPSMLS #41180707

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Jun 25, 2004

Sold

CARETS #41180707

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May 15, 2004

Pending

GPSMLS #41180707

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May 15, 2004

Pending

CARETS #41180707

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Apr 21, 2004

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41180707

$899,000——
Apr 21, 2004

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41180707

$899,000——
Apr 16, 2004

Expired

CARETS #41177594

$899,000——
Apr 15, 2004

Expired

GPSMLS #41177594

$899,000——
Mar 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41177594PS

$899,000——
Mar 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41177594

$899,000——
Mar 13, 2004

Expired

CARETS #41166519

$899,000——
Mar 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41177594

$899,000——
Mar 12, 2004

Expired

GPSMLS #41166519

$899,000——
Oct 9, 2003

Price Change

GPSMLS #41166519

$949,000——
Oct 9, 2003

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41166519

$899,000——
Sep 13, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41166519PS

$899,000——
Sep 13, 2003

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41166519

$949,000——
Jul 25, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #75781436

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Jul 25, 2001

Sold

CRMLS #41107861PS

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Jul 25, 2001

Sold

GPSMLS #41107861

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Jul 25, 2001

Sold

CARETS #41107861

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Jun 25, 2001

Pending

GPSMLS #41107861

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Jun 25, 2001

Pending

CARETS #41107861

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Jun 25, 2001

Pending

CRMLS #41107861PS

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Jun 1, 2001

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41107861

$649,500——
Jun 1, 2001

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41107861PS

$649,500——
Jun 1, 2001

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41107861

$649,500——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25606279

$3,800,000
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25606279

$3,800,000
10/05/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1323406

$3,800,000
08/15/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517175910

—
12/31/2015

Sold

CLAW #15-952917

—
12/31/2015

Sold

CRMLS #15952917

—
12/22/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562881412

—
12/04/2015

Pending

CRMLS #15952917

—
12/04/2015

Pending

CLAW #15-952917

—
10/23/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #15952917

$1,750,000
10/23/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #15-952917

$1,750,000
10/06/2015

Expired

CRMLS #41177594PS

$899,000
10/06/2015

Expired

CRMLS #41166519PS

$899,000
07/19/2007

Sold

CARETS #41294252

—
07/09/2007

Pending

CARETS #41294252

—
06/08/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223158085

—
06/08/2007

Expired

CARETS #41280154

$995,000
06/07/2007

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41294252

$995,000
02/07/2007

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41280154

$1,195,000
06/25/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #136636346

—
06/25/2004

Sold

GPSMLS #41180707

—
06/25/2004

Sold

CARETS #41180707

—
05/15/2004

Pending

GPSMLS #41180707

—
05/15/2004

Pending

CARETS #41180707

—
04/21/2004

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41180707

$899,000
04/21/2004

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41180707

$899,000
04/16/2004

Expired

CARETS #41177594

$899,000
04/15/2004

Expired

GPSMLS #41177594

$899,000
03/13/2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41177594PS

$899,000
03/13/2004

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41177594

$899,000
03/13/2004

Expired

CARETS #41166519

$899,000
03/13/2004

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41177594

$899,000
03/12/2004

Expired

GPSMLS #41166519

$899,000
10/09/2003

Price Change

GPSMLS #41166519

$949,000
10/09/2003

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41166519

$899,000
09/13/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41166519PS

$899,000
09/13/2003

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41166519

$949,000
07/25/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #75781436

—
07/25/2001

Sold

CRMLS #41107861PS

—
07/25/2001

Sold

GPSMLS #41107861

—
07/25/2001

Sold

CARETS #41107861

—
06/25/2001

Pending

GPSMLS #41107861

—
06/25/2001

Pending

CARETS #41107861

—
06/25/2001

Pending

CRMLS #41107861PS

—
06/01/2001

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41107861

$649,500
06/01/2001

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41107861PS

$649,500
06/01/2001

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41107861

$649,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1272 East Verbena Drive

Taxable ValueLand$125,000Additions$316,110Total$441,110
Tax Record2025$5,385 ($449 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,424 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1995ZoningR1CCountyRIVERSIDEAPN507-253-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1272 East Verbena Drive

This home is within Palm Springs Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Raymond Cree Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Palm Springs High School
Public - 9 to 12
Desert Learning Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Raymond Cree Middle School
Public6 to 8

Palm Springs High School
Public9 to 12

Desert Learning Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1272 East Verbena Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

1272 East Verbena Drive is a single family home for sale in Palm Springs, CA 92262. This property was listed for sale on October 6, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $3,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 73 days and was last sold on August 15, 2023. This listing's school district is Palm Springs Unified School District. Nearby schools include Katherine Finchy Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School and Palm Springs High School. 1272 East Verbena Drive is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,424 sqft single family home built in 1955.

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