252 Ridge Road

Palm Springs, CA 92264

$8,500,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
10
Baths
7,279 Sq. Ft.
$1,168 / Sq. Ft.
7,279
Sq. Ft.
$1,168
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One of the most iconic estates in the entire Palm Springs Valley, ''Bellosguardo',' was begun in1924. The estate has not changed hands in close to 45 years! Nestled on more than 28 acres of magical land, this one-of-a-kind World Class estate sits at the base of Mt. San Jacinto in a hidden canyon, yet minutes to downtown Palm Springs. The 7 bedroom, 10 baths multi-structure compound features the main house plus 4 additional individual villas. Main house contains an open living room, chefs kitchen...One of the most iconic estates in the entire Palm Springs Valley, ''Bellosguardo',' was begun in1924. The estate has not changed hands in close to 45 years! Nestled on more than 28 acres of magical land, this one-of-a-kind World Class estate sits at the base of Mt. San Jacinto in a hidden canyon, yet minutes to downtown Palm Springs. The 7 bedroom, 10 baths multi-structure compound features the main house plus 4 additional individual villas. Main house contains an open living room, chefs kitchen and butler's pantry as well as a secret 2000+bottle wine cellar. The formal dining room with fireplace and wet-bar can seat 32 comfortably. The master suite features a private patio, outdoor shower, dramatic dressing area, his/hers closets, 2 home offices and safe room. The guest suites offer natural rock walls and authentic architectural elements. Famed modernist architect Albert Frey designed ''The Rock House'' villa of the estate, which features a 2-room suite with walls of glass, fireplace, hand-carved Balinese garden doors, claw-foot tub, rock shower and meditation garden. Furnishings included with exceptions. . The grounds are the show with acres of entertainment areas set among spectacular rock formations and featuring a natural amphitheater with stage, swimming ponds, waterfall and hiking trails on the property itself. And at night the setting will leave you breathless. There is simply no home like this anywhere.

Listing Agent

  1. Scott Lyle

    Scott Lyle

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00700215

    scott.lyle@compass.com

    P: 760.333.8454

Property Details for 252 Ridge Road

Architectural Style
Mediterranean, French
Subdivision Name
The Mesa
Garage Spaces
2.00
View
Canyon, City Lights, Desert, Hills, Panoramic, Mountain(s), Valley
Furnished
Furnished Or Unfurnished
Cross Street
W El Camino Way

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Scott Lyle, DRE #00700215; Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills, Josh Flagg, DRE #01470467

Sold By Compass, Scott Lyle, DRE #00700215

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/31/2022 03:01 PM

Property Details for 252 Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #219056062
Days on Market98
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size28.21 AC / 1,228,827 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Scott Lyle, DRE #00700215; Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills, Josh Flagg, DRE #01470467

Sold By Compass, Scott Lyle, DRE #00700215

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Building Information for 252 Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size28.21 AC / 1,228,827 SF

Payment Calculator

$55,510 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$46,388

Property Taxes

$9,122

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 252 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • City: Palm Springs
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Call listing agent.
  • High School: Palm Springs
  • School District: Palm Springs Unified
  • Inclusions: Furnishings per ''Exclusion Inventory''
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Area: 334 - Palm Springs South End
  • MLSArea Minor: The Mesa
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unparsed Address: 252 Ridge Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Covered, Detached Carport, Oversized
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: APN #s: 513-300-056-7, 513-351-031-2, 513-300-034-7, 513-340-002-2 Approx 28.21 Acres
Virtual Tour
  • Videos Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 28.21
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,228,827.60
  • Lot Size Area: 1,228,828.00
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Parcel Number: 513300056
  • Zoning: 1OGB82PNS3QU
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Exclusions: Exclusion List to be Provided
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Water District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita, Outside Shower
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rock - Stone, Balcony
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Security Features: Automatic Gate, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Prewired For Alarm, Fire Alarm, 24 Hour Security, Fire Sprinkler System
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 10
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 10
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas & Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Flooring: Brick, Carpet
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Dressing Area, Master Retreat, Walk In Closet
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Living Area: 7,279.00
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Custom Window Covering
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Property History for 252 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 252 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,444,940Additions$6,190,380Total$8,635,320
Tax Record2023$109,462 ($9,122 / month)
Home Facts
Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt373 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt373 SqFtStories1Lot Size139,827 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1939Year Renovated1985CountyRIVERSIDEAPN513-351-031Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 252 Ridge 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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Scott Lyle, DRE #00700215; Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills, Josh Flagg, DRE #01470467

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