252 Ridge Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264

$9,350,000

Price

Beds

Baths

7,280 Sq. Ft.

$1,284 / Sq. Ft.

7,280

Sq. Ft.

$1,284

per Sq. Ft.

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252 Ridge Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 - Photo 1 of 53

a view of a swimming pool with an outdoor space and seating area

a kitchen with a stove a sink and a refrigerator

a living room with furniture and a large window

a en suite bathroom with a sink and mirror

Description

Set across 28 acres of private hillside in Palm Springs' coveted Mesa neighborhood, this extraordinary 7 bedroom, 11 bathroom estate once enjoyed by actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers stands as one of the most storied residential compounds in the desert. Just minutes from downtown yet worlds away in privacy and serenity, the property unfolds as a series of terraces, gardens, and architectural retreats woven into the natural landscape of Mount San Jacinto. Originally established in the 1920s...Set across 28 acres of private hillside in Palm Springs' coveted Mesa neighborhood, this extraordinary 7 bedroom, 11 bathroom estate once enjoyed by actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers stands as one of the most storied residential compounds in the desert. Just minutes from downtown yet worlds away in privacy and serenity, the property unfolds as a series of terraces, gardens, and architectural retreats woven into the natural landscape of Mount San Jacinto. Originally established in the 1920s and thoughtfully expanded over time, the estate encompasses approximately 7,280 square feet of living space across multiple structures, including the main residence and a collection of guest villas. Meandering pathways, secluded patios, and expansive view terraces create a sense of discovery throughout the property, while sweeping vistas stretch across the Coachella Valley below. Arrival itself is an experience. A custom hillside funicular carries guests through dramatic rock formations as panoramic views reveal themselves with every ascent. Once above, the estate unfolds as a private world designed for both grand entertaining and quiet retreat. The main residence features a dramatic formal dining room with barrel ceiling and fireplace, multiple indoor and outdoor living areas, and a chef-caliber dual kitchen with hidden wine vault built directly into the hillside for natural temperature control. Throughout the estate, antique Balinese mahogany doors, custom stone vessel sinks carved from fossilized materials, and handcrafted architectural details lend warmth and character. Seven bedroom suites including romantic guest quarters, family suites, and the original caretaker's cottage provide both privacy and flexibility. Crowning the estate is a remarkable primary retreat offering balcony views, outdoor soaking tub, dressing area, office, gallery hallway, and lounge spaces that function as a private apartment within the compound. Adjacent to the pool, the iconic Rock House with architectural ties to legendary desert modernist Albert Frey appears to float above the landscape and features its own fireplace and dramatic views. The grounds themselves are equally compelling. A private outdoor amphitheater has hosted performances by renowned artists, while terraces, gardens, and hidden gathering spaces create a setting equally suited for intimate evenings or large-scale events. Scenic hillside trails wind through the property, where encounters with native bighorn sheep are not uncommon. Today the estate remains both a remarkable private sanctuary and a proven luxury vacation rental destination, with parking for more than twenty vehicles and infrastructure designed to accommodate gatherings with ease. Historic, theatrical, and utterly private - this is one of Palm Springs' most legendary hillside estates.

Property Details for 252 Ridge Road

Water Front

None

Style

Other

Cross Streets

El Camino Way

Property Attached YN

false

Parcel Number

513351031

Living Area

7280

Source Living Area

Appraiser

Area

Palm Springs South End (334)

LISTING UPDATED: 03/21/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 252 Ridge Road

Status	Active
MLS #	26663237PS
Days on Market	20
Taxes	-
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1928
Lot Size	28.21 AC / 1,228,828 SF
County	Riverside County

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Location

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Building Information for 252 Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size28.21 AC / 1,228,828 SF

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$49,654 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$45,377

Property Taxes

$4,277

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Property Information for 252 Ridge Road

Community / Development

HOA: No
Senior Community: No

Builders Tract Name: The Mesa
Builders Tract Code: 6520

Structure Info

Building Type: Detached
Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced

Number Of Stories: 2
View: Yes
View Description: City Lights, Panoramic, Pool, Desert, Canyon, Mountains, Valley, Rocks
View: Desert, Mountain(s), Pool, City Lights, Rocks, Canyon, Valley, Panoramic
Guest House: Detached
Planned Urban Dev: 0
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Gated
Direction Faces: East
Maids Room: true
Water: Water District
Sewer: In Connected and Paid
Water Heater Features: Water Heater Unit

Contract Info

Probate: No
Lease Option: false

Financing: Cash, Cash To New Loan
Disclosures: None
Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Service Level: Full Service

Land / Lot Info

Land Lease Type: Fee
Land Lease: No

Additional Parcel Number: Yes
Lot Acreage: 28.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 1228828
Lot Description: Automatic Gate, 2-4 Lots
Lot Location: Hillside

Parking Details

Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, Circular Driveway, Parking for Guests
Total Parking: 2

Open Other Spaces Total: 4
Garage Spaces Total: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Guest, Driveway, Garage - Two Door

Interior Features

Room Type: Center Hall, Office, Living Room, Walk-In Pantry, Formal Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Entry, Utility Room, Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Rooms: Breakfast Area, Den/Office, Center Hall, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet, Utility Room, Living Room, Pantry, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Dining Room, Dining Area, Entry, Formal Entry, Primary Bedroom, Retreat, Powder, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Office

Levels: Multi/Split
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Guest House, Fire Pit, Living Room, Bath
Fireplace Rooms: Dining, Exterior, Living Room, Primary Retreat, Other, Guest House, Fire Pit, Bath
Den: Yes
Family Room: 0
Dining Room: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Cooling: Central, Ceiling Fan, Air Conditioning, Multi/Zone
Cooling Type: Central, Ceiling Fan, Air Conditioning, Multi/Zone
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Zoned, Fireplace
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Zoned, Fireplace
Flooring: Mixed, Tile, Slate
Equipment: Hood Fan, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Built-Ins, Cable, Washer, Dryer, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Ceiling Fan, Barbeque, Vented Exhaust Fan
Interior Features: Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Beamed Ceiling(s), Built-Ins, Wet Bar, Living Room Balcony
Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry
Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry, Gourmet Kitchen
Room Bathroom Features: Tile Counters, Shower in Tub, Vanity area, Shower
Bathroom Features: Tile, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Double Vanity(s), Powder Room
Bedroom Features: Primary Retreat, WalkInCloset, Multi-Level Bedroom
Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
Cooking Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Gas/Electric Range
Laundry: Room
Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm, Dining Area, Kitchen Island
Eating Area: Dining Room

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes
Private Pool: Yes

Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground, Heated, Heated And Filtered, Filtered, Private
Pool Features: In Ground, Filtered, Private, Heated, Gunite
Spa: Yes
Spa: Gunite, Heated, Private, In Ground
Tennis: No
Tennis Court: None
Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
Patio Features: Covered, Patio Open, Balcony, Living Room Balcony, Porch - Front
Windows: Custom Window Covering, Drapes/Curtains, Screens, Window Shutters
New Construction: No
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Exterior Construction: Stone, Stucco
Foundation Details: Combination
Other Structural Features: Balcony, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), French Doors, Historical, Sliding Glass Doors, Barbecue Private
Other Structures: GuestHouse

Lease Terms

Entry Date: 03-13-2026
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan

Property History for 252 Ridge Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 13, 2026	Listed (Active) CLAW #26663237PS	$9,350,000	—
Mar 13, 2026	Listed (Active) CRMLS #26663237PS	$9,350,000	—
Feb 7, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1551760678	$4,500,000	-15.6% / yr
Jun 30, 2024	Expired GPSMLS #219105180	$8,950,000	—
Jun 29, 2024	Expired CRMLS #219105180PS	$8,950,000	—
Jan 12, 2024	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #219105180	$8,950,000	—
Jan 11, 2024	Listed (Active) CRMLS #219105180PS	$8,950,000	—
Jul 1, 2023	Expired CRMLS #219093454PS		—
Jun 30, 2023	Expired GPSMLS #219093454	$12,900,000	—
Apr 11, 2023	Listed (Active) CRMLS #219093454PS	$12,900,000	—
Apr 11, 2023	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #219093454	$12,900,000	—
May 21, 2021	Sold GPSMLS #219056062	$8,500,000	—
May 21, 2021	Sold CRMLS #21681668	$8,500,000	—
May 21, 2021	Sold CLAW #21-681668	$8,500,000	—
May 21, 2021	Sold CRMLS #219056062PS	$8,500,000	—
May 13, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1461556691	$8,500,000	—
Apr 30, 2021	Pending CRMLS #219056062PS		—
Apr 30, 2021	Pending GPSMLS #219056062		—
Apr 14, 2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #21681668		—
Apr 12, 2021	Pending CLAW #21-681668		—
Apr 12, 2021	Pending CRMLS #21681668		—
Apr 12, 2021	Accepting Backup Offers CLAW #21-681668		—
Apr 12, 2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #21681668		—
Apr 1, 2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #219056062PS		—
Apr 1, 2021	Accepting Backup Offers GPSMLS #219056062		—
Jan 22, 2021	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #219056062	$8,500,000	—
Jan 21, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #21681668	$8,500,000	—
Jan 21, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #219056062PS	$8,500,000	—
Jan 21, 2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #21-681668	$8,500,000	—
Jul 1, 2020	Expired CRMLS #19432068PS	$9,500,000	—
Jun 30, 2020	Expired GPSMLS #19432068	$9,500,000	—
Aug 8, 2019	Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #19432068PS		—
Aug 8, 2019	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #19432068	$9,500,000	—
Aug 8, 2019	Withdrawn / Cancelled CARETS #19432068PS		—
Mar 8, 2019	Listed (Active) CRMLS #19432068PS	$9,500,000	—
Mar 8, 2019	Listed (Active) CARETS #19432068PS	$9,500,000	—
Jun 19, 2018	Withdrawn / Cancelled CARETS #17291350PS		—
Jun 19, 2018	Withdrawn / Cancelled GPSMLS #17291350	$14,500,000	—
Jun 19, 2018	Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #17291350PS	$14,500,000	—
Nov 27, 2017	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #17291350	$14,500,000	—
Nov 27, 2017	Listed (Active) CRMLS #17291350PS	$14,500,000	—
Nov 27, 2017	Listed (Active) CARETS #17291350PS	$14,500,000	—
Jul 1, 2017	Expired CRMLS #17197236PS	$14,500,000	—
Jun 30, 2017	Expired CARETS #17197236PS	$14,500,000	—
Jun 30, 2017	Expired GPSMLS #17197236	$14,500,000	—
Feb 1, 2017	Listed (Active) CARETS #17197236PS	$14,500,000	—
Feb 1, 2017	Listed (Active) CRMLS #17197236PS	$14,500,000	—
Feb 1, 2017	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #17197236	$14,500,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/13/2026	Listed (Active) CLAW #26663237PS	$9,350,000
03/13/2026	Listed (Active) CRMLS #26663237PS	$9,350,000
02/07/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1551760678	$4,500,000 -15.6% / yr
06/30/2024	Expired GPSMLS #219105180	$8,950,000
06/29/2024	Expired CRMLS #219105180PS	$8,950,000
01/12/2024	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #219105180	$8,950,000
01/11/2024	Listed (Active) CRMLS #219105180PS	$8,950,000
07/01/2023	Expired CRMLS #219093454PS	—
06/30/2023	Expired GPSMLS #219093454	$12,900,000
04/11/2023	Listed (Active) CRMLS #219093454PS	$12,900,000
04/11/2023	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #219093454	$12,900,000
05/21/2021	Sold GPSMLS #219056062	$8,500,000
05/21/2021	Sold CRMLS #21681668	$8,500,000
05/21/2021	Sold CLAW #21-681668	$8,500,000
05/21/2021	Sold CRMLS #219056062PS	$8,500,000
05/13/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1461556691	$8,500,000
04/30/2021	Pending CRMLS #219056062PS	—
04/30/2021	Pending GPSMLS #219056062	—
04/14/2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #21681668	—
04/12/2021	Pending CLAW #21-681668	—
04/12/2021	Pending CRMLS #21681668	—
04/12/2021	Accepting Backup Offers CLAW #21-681668	—
04/12/2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #21681668	—
04/01/2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #219056062PS	—
04/01/2021	Accepting Backup Offers GPSMLS #219056062	—
01/22/2021	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #219056062	$8,500,000
01/21/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #21681668	$8,500,000
01/21/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #219056062PS	$8,500,000
01/21/2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #21-681668	$8,500,000
07/01/2020	Expired CRMLS #19432068PS	$9,500,000
06/30/2020	Expired GPSMLS #19432068	$9,500,000
08/08/2019	Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #19432068PS	—
08/08/2019	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #19432068	$9,500,000
08/08/2019	Withdrawn / Cancelled CARETS #19432068PS	—
03/08/2019	Listed (Active) CRMLS #19432068PS	$9,500,000
03/08/2019	Listed (Active) CARETS #19432068PS	$9,500,000
06/19/2018	Withdrawn / Cancelled CARETS #17291350PS	—
06/19/2018	Withdrawn / Cancelled GPSMLS #17291350	$14,500,000
06/19/2018	Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #17291350PS	$14,500,000
11/27/2017	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #17291350	$14,500,000
11/27/2017	Listed (Active) CRMLS #17291350PS	$14,500,000
11/27/2017	Listed (Active) CARETS #17291350PS	$14,500,000
07/01/2017	Expired CRMLS #17197236PS	$14,500,000
06/30/2017	Expired CARETS #17197236PS	$14,500,000
06/30/2017	Expired GPSMLS #17197236	$14,500,000
02/01/2017	Listed (Active) CARETS #17197236PS	$14,500,000
02/01/2017	Listed (Active) CRMLS #17197236PS	$14,500,000
02/01/2017	Listed (Active) GPSMLS #17197236	$14,500,000

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Public Records for 252 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,543,714Additions$6,440,470Total$8,984,184

Tax Record2025$51,324 ($4,277 / month)

Home Facts

Beds1Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt5,897 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,897 SqFtStories2Lot Size139,827 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1985CountyRIVERSIDEAPN513-351-031Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 252 Ridge Road

This home is within Palm Springs Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Cahuilla Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
5/10	Raymond Cree Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.1 mi
5/10	Palm Springs High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.0 mi
3/10	Desert Learning Academy	Public - Choice school	K to 12	1.9 mi
5/10	Cielo Vista Charter School	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	3.0 mi
2/10	Mt. San Jacinto High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Cahuilla Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
5/10	Raymond Cree Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.1 mi
5/10	Palm Springs High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.0 mi
3/10	Desert Learning Academy PublicK to 12 Choice school	1.9 mi
5/10	Cielo Vista Charter School CharterK to 8 Choice school	3.0 mi
2/10	Mt. San Jacinto High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.6 mi

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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252 Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Palm Springs, CA 92264. This property was listed for sale on March 13, 2026 by Keller Williams Luxury Homes, it's currently listed at $9,350,000. It has been on the market for a total of 20 days and was last sold on February 7, 2025. This listing's school district is Palm Springs Unified School District. Nearby schools include Cahuilla Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School and Palm Springs High School. 252 Ridge Road is a 7-bed, 11-bath, 7,280 sqft single family home built in 1928.

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