***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1930 comes to market for the first time in 45 years. Perched above Araby Cove with panoramic views of the desert, this property offers privacy and solitude on over 3 acres of land. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, roped beams and handmade fireplace tools. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. It has historic Class 1, Landmark designation with the City of Palm Springs. It does allow short term rentals. The sister property to this is also for sale, 2550 S Araby Drive (MLS#219083971). Class 1 properties in Palm Springs are eligible for Mills Act contracts (see attached). These properties are only accessible via a private road with restricted access. You must have an appointment to view them. ***It is important you do not drive to the property. You must have an appointment.***
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1930
Stories: 1
Living Area: 952 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone: (760) 797-8000
Listing Agent: Nyla Patzner
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Concrete
Interior: Beamed Ceilings
Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 2
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: No
View: Canyon, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Detached Carport
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 3.33 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Fireplace(s), Wood
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Palm Springs High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Raymond Cree Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Cahuilla Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: GPS + Call Agent for Road Access Directions. DO NOT GO WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. PRIVATE ROAD. RESTRICTED ACCESS. Cross Street: End of Araby Trail.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $599,000
Price Per SqFt: $629/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,951
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $50.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $203/SqFt more than other homes in Palm Springs, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #219083969DA
Listing Office:
Office Name: Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone: (760) 797-8000
Listing Agent: Nyla Patzner
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$1,951
$156,255
2020
$1,951
$154,654
2018
$1,878
$148,651
2017
$1,793
$145,737
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
4
/10
Cahuilla Elementary School
833 E Mesquite Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.88 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
4
/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
1011 E Vista Chino
Distance between this listing and this school4.00 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
6
/10
Palm Springs High School
2401 E Baristo Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.13 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Cahuilla Elementary School
833 E Mesquite Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.88 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Cielo Vista Charter
650 S Paseo Dorotea
Distance between this listing and this school1.87 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-6
4
/10
Agua Caliente Elementary School
30800 San Luis Rey Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.81 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
1011 E Vista Chino
Distance between this listing and this school4.00 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
34603 Plumley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.81 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
James Workman Middle School
69300 30th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.54 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Palm Springs High School
2401 E Baristo Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.13 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Cathedral City High School
69250 Dinah Shore Dr
Distance between this listing and this school3.65 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
/10
Rancho Mirage High School
31001 Rattler Rd
Distance between this listing and this school5.22 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,261. The majority of Palm Springs, CA residents have income less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2501 S Araby Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 2501 S Araby Dr property is $599,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 2501 S Araby Dr is a house located in Palm Springs, California, 92264.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 2501 S Araby Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 2501 S Araby Dr are: Cahuilla Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Raymond Cree Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Palm Springs High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,951 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 2501 S Araby Dr has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 2501 S Araby Dr is 952 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 2501 S Araby Dr is 1930.
This home is located at 2501 S Araby Dr in Palm Springs, CA and zip code 92264 in the Araby Cove neighborhood. This 952 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 3.33 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 04, 2023 and is currently priced at $599,000.
While more than 17 listings in Palm Springs, CA in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 30 listings sold at asking price, and more than 123 were sold below. In April 2024 in Palm Springs, CA there were 10.8% more homes for sale than in March 2024. Listings spent 56 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $649,950 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.