823 San Lucas Rd

$1,435,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,711 Sq. Ft.
$839 / Sq. Ft.
1,711
Sq. Ft.
$839
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience the allure of iconic mid-century modern design with this masterfully crafted home by renowned architect Hugh M. Kaptur, located at 823 E. San Lucas Road, Palm Springs. This architectural gem offers a harmonious blend of historical authenticity and modern convenience. Mr. Kaptur's distinctive style of Organic Desert Modernism is beautifully encapsulated in this residence, designed to complement the natural desert landscape seamlessly. Known for his ability to harmonize structures with their...Experience the allure of iconic mid-century modern design with this masterfully crafted home by renowned architect Hugh M. Kaptur, located at 823 E. San Lucas Road, Palm Springs. This architectural gem offers a harmonious blend of historical authenticity and modern convenience. Mr. Kaptur's distinctive style of Organic Desert Modernism is beautifully encapsulated in this residence, designed to complement the natural desert landscape seamlessly. Known for his ability to harmonize structures with their surroundings, Kaptur's work on this property is characterized by thoughtful integration and respect for the natural environment. Step inside to discover two of the three bathrooms retain exquisite mid-century tile, preserving the authentic charm of the era. The home's signature board and batten detailing, along with distinctive beam ends, are a testament to Kaptur's innovative design vision. The elegant slate flooring seamlessly merges indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing the home's natural flow. The property is a haven for those who love to entertain, featuring multiple outdoor areas perfect for gatherings, alongside a tranquil koi pond that adds a touch of serenity to the landscape. The kitchen has been thoughtfully upgraded by Kaptur in 2011 to cater to contemporary living while retaining the home's original character. Hugh M, Kaptur, celebrated for his contributions to the Palm Springs architectural landscape, is known for creating spaces that are both functional and artistically significant while creating his objective of ''quiet elegance.'' This home is not just a residence; it's a piece of architectural history waiting to be cherished by its next owner.

Listing Agent

  1. Gregg Fletcher

    Gregg Fletcher

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01070310

Property Details for 823 San Lucas Road

Architectural Style
Mid Century
Subdivision Name
Tahquitz River Estat
Carport Spaces
.00
Garage Spaces
2.00
View
Mountain(s)
Furnished
Unfurnished
Cross Street
E San Lucas Rd and S Camino Real
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 12:19 PM

Property Details for 823 San Lucas Road

StatusClosed
MLS #219137183
Days on Market39
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1958
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
CountyRiverside County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Gregg Fletcher, DRE #01070310

Sold By Compass, Jeff Blacker, DRE #01711459

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Building Information for 823 San Lucas Road

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,655 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,091

Property Taxes

$564

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 823 San Lucas Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • City: Palm Springs
  • Country: US
  • Directions: From South Sunrise Way go West on E San Lucas Rd. Just before the street dead ends, Residence will be on the left. Cross Street: E San Lucas Rd and S Camino Real.
  • Elementary School: Cahuilla
  • High School: Palm Springs
  • School District: Palm Springs Unified
  • Levels: Ground
  • Middle Or Junior School: Raymond Cree
  • Area: 334 - Palm Springs South End
  • MLSArea Minor: Tahquitz River Estates
  • Postal Code Plus4: 8183
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unparsed Address: 823 E San Lucas Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264
  • Walk Score: 0
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Other, Side By Side, Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
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  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 11,761.00
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number: 508183001
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning Description: Assessor
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Exclusions: Live Koi fish, air bubbler for fish, outside wall decorative finials.
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
  • Cooling: Zoned, Electric, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Utilities: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Water District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fencing: Block, Masonry
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick - Tile, Concrete Slab, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Security Features: Exterior Security Lights, Fire Alarm, Security System Owned
  • Spa Features: Private, Gunite, In Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Convection Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Disposal, Freezer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Raised Hearth, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Quartz Counters, Dry Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting
  • Laundry Features: In Closet
  • Living Area: 1,711.00
  • View: Yes
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Property History for 823 San Lucas Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #219137183DA

$1,435,000—
Dec 9, 2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219137183

$1,435,000—
Nov 28, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #219137183DA

—
Nov 28, 2025

Pending

GPSMLS #219137183

—
Nov 4, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

GPSMLS #219137183

—
Nov 3, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219137183DA

—
Oct 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219137183DA

$1,495,000—
Oct 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219137183

$1,495,000—
Dec 21, 2009

Sold

CRMLS #41376514

$442,000—
Dec 21, 2009

Sold

CRMLS #41376514PS

$442,000—
Dec 21, 2009

Sold

CARETS #41376514

$442,000—
Dec 21, 2009

Sold

GPSMLS #41376514

$442,000—
Dec 17, 2009

Pending

CARETS #41376514

—
Dec 17, 2009

Pending

GPSMLS #41376514

—
Dec 17, 2009

Pending

CRMLS #41376514PS

—
Dec 17, 2009

Pending

CRMLS #41376514

—
Nov 22, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280029085

$450,000

+1.4% / yr

Sep 7, 2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41376514

$479,900—
Sep 7, 2009

Price Change

GPSMLS #41376514

$549,900—
Sep 7, 2009

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41376514

$549,900—
Sep 7, 2009

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41376514

$479,900—
Sep 7, 2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41376514PS

$479,900—
Oct 24, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #123062714

$413,000

+12.7% / yr

Dec 30, 2002

Expired

GPSMLS #21139757

$369,000—
Aug 27, 2002

Price Change

GPSMLS #21139757

$369,000—
Aug 27, 2002

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21139757

$349,000—
Aug 26, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21139757DA

$349,000—
Sep 6, 2001

Sold

CARETS #41104676

$320,000—
Sep 6, 2001

Sold

GPSMLS #41104676

$320,000—
Sep 6, 2001

Pending

CARETS #41104676

—
Sep 6, 2001

Pending

GPSMLS #41104676

—
Sep 5, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77495316

$320,000—
Apr 30, 2001

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41104676

$349,000—
Apr 30, 2001

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41104676

$349,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Sold

CRMLS #219137183DA

$1,435,000
12/09/2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219137183

$1,435,000
11/28/2025

Pending

CRMLS #219137183DA

—
11/28/2025

Pending

GPSMLS #219137183

—
11/04/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

GPSMLS #219137183

—
11/03/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219137183DA

—
10/20/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219137183DA

$1,495,000
10/20/2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219137183

$1,495,000
12/21/2009

Sold

CRMLS #41376514

$442,000
12/21/2009

Sold

CRMLS #41376514PS

$442,000
12/21/2009

Sold

CARETS #41376514

$442,000
12/21/2009

Sold

GPSMLS #41376514

$442,000
12/17/2009

Pending

CARETS #41376514

—
12/17/2009

Pending

GPSMLS #41376514

—
12/17/2009

Pending

CRMLS #41376514PS

—
12/17/2009

Pending

CRMLS #41376514

—
11/22/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280029085

$450,000

+1.4% / yr

09/07/2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41376514

$479,900
09/07/2009

Price Change

GPSMLS #41376514

$549,900
09/07/2009

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41376514

$549,900
09/07/2009

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41376514

$479,900
09/07/2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41376514PS

$479,900
10/24/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #123062714

$413,000

+12.7% / yr

12/30/2002

Expired

GPSMLS #21139757

$369,000
08/27/2002

Price Change

GPSMLS #21139757

$369,000
08/27/2002

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21139757

$349,000
08/26/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21139757DA

$349,000
09/06/2001

Sold

CARETS #41104676

$320,000
09/06/2001

Sold

GPSMLS #41104676

$320,000
09/06/2001

Pending

CARETS #41104676

—
09/06/2001

Pending

GPSMLS #41104676

—
09/05/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77495316

$320,000
04/30/2001

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #41104676

$349,000
04/30/2001

Listed (Active)

CARETS #41104676

$349,000

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

Public Records for 823 San Lucas Road

Taxable ValueLand$140,689Additions$419,509Total$560,198
Tax Record2025$6,767 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.8Total Finished SqFt1,557 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,557 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1988ZoningR1CCountyRIVERSIDEAPN508-183-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 823 San Lucas 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
Cahuilla 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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