290 E Simms Rd

1,532 Sq. Ft.
$790 / Sq. Ft.
1,532
Sq. Ft.
$790
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing Steel House Number 1, a mid-century modern masterpiece by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison. Built in the early 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company, this historic home is one of only seven steel houses and one of just two featuring the signature folded-plate roofline that defines its iconic aesthetic. Located in Palm Springs' Racquet Club Road Estates, this home was part of an ambitious plan to create low-maintenance, prefabricated steel houses designed to withstand...Introducing Steel House Number 1, a mid-century modern masterpiece by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison. Built in the early 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company, this historic home is one of only seven steel houses and one of just two featuring the signature folded-plate roofline that defines its iconic aesthetic. Located in Palm Springs' Racquet Club Road Estates, this home was part of an ambitious plan to create low-maintenance, prefabricated steel houses designed to withstand desert conditions resisting warping, pests, earthquakes, and fire. Sixty years on, the steel framing remains structurally sound, testifying to its innovative construction. In 2014, Wexler himself was consulted during the tasteful restoration. Iconic features like eight-foot glass panels, sliding doors, and clerestory windows have been preserved, offering remarkable mountain views and visual interest throughout. Inside, an open floor plan features formal living and dining areas, a den overlooking a private backyard with a heated saltwater boomerang-shaped pool, and an open kitchen ideal for entertaining. The home boasts two spacious bedrooms, perfect for hosting guests, both offering mountain views and direct outdoor access. The main bedroom includes an en-suite bath, while the guest room provides comfort and privacy for visitors. Abundant indoor/outdoor living spaces allow you to fully enjoy the desert climate. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors seamlessly blend the interior with outdoor patios, perfect for relaxation and social gatherings. Situated in vibrant Palm Springs, this home offers both tranquillity and adventure, with world-class amenities moments away. Steel House Number 1 is a rare opportunity to own a desert gem, a testament to visionary architecture awaiting its next chapter.
  1. Listed by Alex Dethier • DRE #01926911 • Brokerage DRE #01400606 • BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
  2. Listed by Sara Swanson • DRE #01959496 • Brokerage DRE #01400606 • BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group

Property Details for 290 East Simms Road

Zoning
R1
Style
Architectural
Cross Streets
SunnyView Dr
Parcel Number
501031012
Living Area
1532
Source Living Area
Vendor Enhanced
Area
Palm Springs North End (331)
Subdivision Name
Racquet Club East
LISTING UPDATED: 04/07/2025 04:26 PM

Property Details for 290 East Simms Road

StatusSold
MLS #24-445287
Days on Market147
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,019 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group, Alex Dethier, DRE #01926911; BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group, Sara Swanson, DRE #01959496

Sold By eXp Realty of California Inc, Jennifer Pope-Innes, DRE #02245463

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Building Information for 290 East Simms Road

Stories1Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

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Property Information for 290 East Simms Road

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Builders Tract Name: Racquet Club East
  • Builders Tract Code: 5140
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Pool, Mountains
  • View: Pool, Mountain(s)
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Probate: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Lease Option: false
  • Disclosures: None
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Acreage: 0.23
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10019
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100x100
  • Source Lot Size Dimensions: Vendor Enhanced
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Carport Detached
  • Total Parking: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport
  • Attached Garage: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Den, Family Room
  • Rooms: Den, Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Den: Yes
  • Family Room: 1
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Furnished: Furnished Or Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Heated, Heated And Filtered, Salt/Saline, Private
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Heated, Salt Water, Private
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • Roof: Metal
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 09-26-2024

Property History for 290 East Simms Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2025

Sold

CLAW #24-445287

—
Apr 7, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #24445287

$1,210,000—
Apr 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-445287

$1,495,000—
Mar 31, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554623955

$1,210,000

-8.4% / yr

Mar 11, 2025

Pending

CLAW #24-445287

—
Feb 28, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #24-445287

—
Feb 28, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #24445287

$1,275,000—
Feb 2, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #24-445287

$1,275,000—
Nov 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-445287

$1,495,000—
Nov 15, 2024

Hold

CRMLS #24445287

—
Sep 26, 2024

Hold

CLAW #24-445287

—
Sep 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24445287

$1,495,000—
Sep 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-445287

$1,495,000—
Jan 24, 2022

Sold

CLAW #21-793114

$1,600,000—
Jan 24, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #21793114

$1,600,000—
Jan 21, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481765876

$1,600,000

+11.3% / yr

Jan 15, 2022

Pending

CRMLS #21793114

—
Jan 15, 2022

Pending

CLAW #21-793114

—
Jan 5, 2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #21793114

—
Oct 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #21-793114

$1,775,000—
Oct 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21793114

$1,775,000—
Jul 9, 2015

Expired

CRMLS #15820297PS

—
Jul 8, 2015

Expired

GPSMLS #15820297

$895,000—
Jul 8, 2015

Expired

CARETS #15820297PS

$895,000—
Jan 12, 2015

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #15820297

$895,000—
Jan 11, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #15820297PS

$895,000—
Jan 11, 2015

Listed (Active)

CARETS #15820297PS

$895,000—
Apr 22, 2013

Sold

CARETS #13665005PS

$625,000—
Apr 22, 2013

Sold

GPSMLS #13665005

$625,000—
Apr 22, 2013

Sold

CRMLS #13665005PS

$625,000—
Apr 14, 2013

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #13665005

$629,000—
Apr 6, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351328932

$625,000—
Apr 4, 2013

Pending

CRMLS #13665005PS

—
Apr 4, 2013

Pending

CARETS #13665005PS

—
Apr 1, 2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #13665005PS

$629,000—
Apr 1, 2013

Listed (Active)

CARETS #13665005PS

$629,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2025

Sold

CLAW #24-445287

—
04/07/2025

Sold

CRMLS #24445287

$1,210,000
04/07/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-445287

$1,495,000
03/31/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554623955

$1,210,000

-8.4% / yr

03/11/2025

Pending

CLAW #24-445287

—
02/28/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #24-445287

—
02/28/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #24445287

$1,275,000
02/02/2025

Price Change

CLAW #24-445287

$1,275,000
11/23/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-445287

$1,495,000
11/15/2024

Hold

CRMLS #24445287

—
09/26/2024

Hold

CLAW #24-445287

—
09/26/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24445287

$1,495,000
09/26/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-445287

$1,495,000
01/24/2022

Sold

CLAW #21-793114

$1,600,000
01/24/2022

Sold

CRMLS #21793114

$1,600,000
01/21/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481765876

$1,600,000

+11.3% / yr

01/15/2022

Pending

CRMLS #21793114

—
01/15/2022

Pending

CLAW #21-793114

—
01/05/2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #21793114

—
10/08/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #21-793114

$1,775,000
10/08/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21793114

$1,775,000
07/09/2015

Expired

CRMLS #15820297PS

—
07/08/2015

Expired

GPSMLS #15820297

$895,000
07/08/2015

Expired

CARETS #15820297PS

$895,000
01/12/2015

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #15820297

$895,000
01/11/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #15820297PS

$895,000
01/11/2015

Listed (Active)

CARETS #15820297PS

$895,000
04/22/2013

Sold

CARETS #13665005PS

$625,000
04/22/2013

Sold

GPSMLS #13665005

$625,000
04/22/2013

Sold

CRMLS #13665005PS

$625,000
04/14/2013

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #13665005

$629,000
04/06/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351328932

$625,000
04/04/2013

Pending

CRMLS #13665005PS

—
04/04/2013

Pending

CARETS #13665005PS

—
04/01/2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #13665005PS

$629,000
04/01/2013

Listed (Active)

CARETS #13665005PS

$629,000

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

Public Records for 290 East Simms Road

Taxable ValueLand$120,000Additions$223,122Total$343,122
Tax Record2025$4,248 ($354 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.2Total Finished SqFt1,532 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,532 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,018 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated2000ZoningR1CCountyRIVERSIDEAPN501-031-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 290 East Simms Road

This home is within Palm Springs Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vista Del Monte 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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Listing Courtesy of BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group, Alex Dethier, DRE #01926911; BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group, Sara Swanson, DRE #01959496

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