555 N Patencio Rd

Palm Springs, CA 92262

$19,500,000
Price
12
Beds
15,975 Sq. Ft.
$1,221 / Sq. Ft.
15,975
Sq. Ft.
$1,221
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

The Harold Matzner Estate occupies a private promontory above Old Las Palmas where the San Jacinto range rises directly behind the compound and the full sweep of the Coachella Valley opens below a position no other residential address in the desert shares, on nearly an acre and a half of assembled ground comprising three structures, nearly 16,000 square feet, eleven bedrooms, sixteen bathrooms, and multiple pools and spas across two fully realized estates and a guesthouse. The main residence at 555...The Harold Matzner Estate occupies a private promontory above Old Las Palmas where the San Jacinto range rises directly behind the compound and the full sweep of the Coachella Valley opens below a position no other residential address in the desert shares, on nearly an acre and a half of assembled ground comprising three structures, nearly 16,000 square feet, eleven bedrooms, sixteen bathrooms, and multiple pools and spas across two fully realized estates and a guesthouse. The main residence at 555 North Patencio Road was originally designed in 1982 by renowned brutalist architect Laszlo Sandor, (A. I. A.). The interiors by Steve Chase result in a timeless combination of architecture and design regularly celebrated whose work defined the aesthetic and vernacular of desert luxury for a generation. The homes have a fortress-like experience with a focus on function, honesty in materials and sculptural quality. Its architecture is uncluttered and horizontal, built around a single organizing principle: Light. Hallmark Chase details like raked plaster walls and natural stone flooring move through the interior, their texture alive at every hour as the desert sun crosses the compound catching at dawn along the entrance hall, settling into warmth across the great room by afternoon, receding at dusk to something quieter and more considered. Architectural Digest devoted a full feature to the property in May 1983, the first owner having commissioned a second layer of interiors by Jack E. Lowrance for the occasion testament to a house already considered among the most significant residential works in the desert. For all its scale, the residence lives with a remarkable intimacy soaring volumes that draw inward rather than expand outward, each room organizing itself around a human moment rather than an architectural statement. The great room opens entirely to the terrace through a retractable wall of glass, dissolving the boundary between interior and desert. A sunken conversation space anchors the living room gathered below the principal floor, oriented toward the wide opening to the mountain beyond a room that manages to feel both intimate and boundless. Stone floors carry throughout, a Steinway anchoring the living room alongside Asian art and antiquities accumulated over four decades with a collector's deliberateness giving the residence the quality of a place continuously deepened rather than ever simply finished. The second residence at 575 North Patencio is a fully resolved estate in its own right, its architectural language distinct but its conviction equal. The entrance hall rises to a sweeping curved staircase, a grand piano centered on a raised circular platform below a rain chandelier. The great room reaches double height, the valley visible through glass on three sides. The master bath curved black stone, a suspended rain shower open to a skylight above, a slit window framing the palm canopy and valley beyond carries the same architectural seriousness as everything around it. One room is carved into the boulder face of the mountain itself, a stone fireplace set into the rock, the terrace visible through a full width of glass beyond. The guesthouse, finished to the standard of both residences, offers a world entirely its own private, self-contained, and quietly removed from the life of the compound. It was here that the film festival's most celebrated guests found their desert. Sale includes the following APNs 505-312-011 and 505-312-014 (555 N Patencio Rd and 575 N Patencio Rd)
  1. Listed by Eric Lavey • DRE #01511292 • Brokerage DRE #01302333 • The Beverly Hills Estates

Property Details for 555 North Patencio Road

Zoning
R1C
Style
Architectural
Property Attached YN
false
Parcel Number
505312011
Living Area
15975
Source Living Area
Owner
Area
Palm Springs Central (332)
Subdivision Name
Old Las Palmas
LISTING UPDATED: 06/08/2026 05:51 PM

Property Details for 555 North Patencio Road

StatusActive
MLS #26843953
Days on Market3
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1983
Lot Size1.49 AC / 64,703 SF
CountyRiverside County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of The Beverly Hills Estates, Eric Lavey, DRE #01511292
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Building Information for 555 North Patencio Road

Stories1Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size1.49 AC / 64,703 SF

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Property Information for 555 North Patencio Road

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Builders Tract Name: Old Las Palmas
  • Builders Tract Code: 5650
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Canyon, City, City Lights, Desert, Golf Course, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Park, Tree Top, Valley
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s), City Lights, Hills, Canyon, Golf Course, Valley, Panoramic
  • Security Features: 24 Hour, Gated
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: None
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Additional Parcel Number: Yes
  • Lot Acreage: 0.73
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 64703
  • Lot Description: 2-4 Lots
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Covered Parking, Driveway, Attached, Garage - 3 Car, Garage Is Attached, Gated, Parking for Guests, Parking for Guests - Onsite, Parking Space, Private Garage, Private
  • Total Parking: 15
  • Garage Spaces Total: 6
  • Parking Features: Covered, Gated, Garage - Three Door, Guest, Private, Driveway, Parking Space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Den, Bonus Room, Sauna, Media Room, Office, Dressing Area, Living Room, Walk-In Pantry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Entry, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Rooms: Bar, Bonus Room, Breakfast, Breakfast Area, Card Room, Den, Den/Office, Dining Room, Dining Area, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Garage Apartment, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Gym, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Other, Patio Covered, Sauna, Powder, Primary Bedroom, Servants Quarters, Study, Study/Office, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Patio Open
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Fireplace Features: Guest House, Bonus Room, Library, Living Room, Family Room, Den
  • Fireplace Rooms: Den, Exterior, Family Room, Guest House, Library, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Bonus Room
  • Den: Yes
  • Family Room: 1
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Stone, Carpet
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Bar, Wet Bar, Plaster Walls, Sunken Living Room, Home Automation System, Living Room Balcony
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Waterfall
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa: Heated, Hot Tub, In Ground, Private
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Patio Features: Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Rock/Stone
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse, Other
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 06-08-2026

Property History for 555 North Patencio Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26843953

$19,500,000—
Jun 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26843953

$19,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26843953

$19,500,000
06/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26843953

$19,500,000

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

Public Records for 555 North Patencio Road

Taxable ValueLand$976,193Additions$5,144,663Total$6,120,856
Tax Record2025$71,282 ($5,940 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6Total Finished SqFt7,311 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,311 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,798 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1984ZoningR1CCountyRIVERSIDEAPN505-312-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 555 North Patencio Road

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

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More information about 555 North Patencio Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

555 North Patencio Road is a single family home for sale in Palm Springs, CA 92262. This property was listed for sale on June 8, 2026 by The Beverly Hills Estates, it's currently listed at $19,500,000. 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. 555 North Patencio Road is a 12-bed, 16-bath, 15,975 sqft single family home built in 1983.

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