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1279 South Driftwood Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

$2.79M3bd · 4ba · 2,414 sqft
Lot 10,454 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•18d on market•MLS# PS-26102202

Property Description

There is a particular quality to the best early modern homes in Palm Springs: a clarity of form, an honest use of materials, and a sense of restraint that needs little embellishment. We believe this home in Deepwell Estates captures that spirit, with early-1950s design elements and architectural character that feels distinctly of its time and perfectly in place for today. The original architecture remains as the heart of a previously executed renovation. Large-format, hand-selected terrazzo slabs extend across the living areas, creating a quiet counterpoint to the textured slumpstone fireplace. In the kitchen, bespoke cabinetry and integrated Miele appliances bring contemporary function to a setting that respects the home's mid-century roots. Throughout, the palette is restrained, allowing the materials, textures, and proportions to carry the design. The floor plan is particularly well considered and original. The bedrooms and den are separated from the main living areas, giving the home a natural division between gathering and retreat. It is practical and makes the house equally comfortable for everyday living and entertaining. Fleetwood glass sliders open to a backyard with panoramic mountain views. The updated pool and southwest exposure make the most of the desert light, while the relationship between the house and garden gives the outdoor space a natural connection to the interior. This home is a thoughtful renewal of an original mid-century home. One that brings modern comfort to the original architectural character that was worth preserving. In a city where the quality of the original design matters, Driftwood Drive offers something increasingly appealing: a home that moves forward without leaving its past behind.

Features & Amenities

DeepwellFeeBuilt 1954

Property Details

Subdivision
Deepwell
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1954
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
View
Mountain(s)
Flooring
Carpet
Roof
Foam
City
Palm Springs
Zip Code
92264
County
Riverside
Listed byCompass, TTK Represents

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Monthly Payment
$14,133.04
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$2,236,000
Total Interest
$2,851,895
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$5,087,895
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About Deepwell

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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

1279 South Driftwood Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Deepwell · Palm Springs · Single Family Residence

$2.79M
Luxury Tier
Beds
3
Baths
4
Sqft
2,414
Lot
10,454 sqft
Year
1954
$/Sqft
$1158
Pool: Yes✓
Spa: Yes✓
View: mountain✓

Listed 6.5% above the median closed sale of $2,625,000. Price per sqft ($1,158) is a 18% premium to closed comps ($978). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Positioned above the market — commands a premium.

Premium
Subject listed at $2.79M· $1,158/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $2.63M
+$170K (+6.5%)
Active comps
vs active median $2.90M
−$100K (−3.5%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $932
+$226 (+24.2%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
456 Sonora RoadPalm Springs2020442,80910,454$854$2.40M7169
2078 Chico DrivePalm Springs1974443,52710,890$836$2.95M13565
2304 Toledo AvenuePalm Springs1971443,45812,197$837$2.90M1362
354 Valmonte SurPalm Springs1936442,17811,326$1,210$2.63M4058
1062 Bella Vista VistaPalm Springs2006343,35114,810$924$3.10M5440
Total: 5 · Average3.84.03,064.611,935.4$932.2$2.79M62.6
Median3,351$2.90M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
1349 Sagebrush RoadPalm Springs195706/23/2026432,49511,326$2.65M$2.55M$1,0220.965393
1377 Riverside DrivePalm Springs194812/05/2025442,96110,890$2.40M$2.40M$8091.004667
342 Pablo DrivePalm Springs195502/09/2026333,20213,504$2.70M$2.63M$8200.97855
575 Capella CourtPalm Springs201801/08/2026343,32215,246$3.20M$3.05M$9180.95052
695 Camino RealPalm Springs196906/15/2026332,11212,197$2.90M$2.79M$1,3230.9617451
Total: 5 · Average3.43.42,818.412,632.6$2.68M$2.68M$978.4—56.2
Median2,961$2.63M$2.63M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.