
148 West Camino Descanso, Palm Springs, CA 92264
148 West Camino Descanso, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Property Description
Some homes are simply lived in. Casa de Rosa is remembered. Built in 1940 as the very first residence in the Mesa neighborhood, this landmark property is believed to have been designed by celebrated architect Cliff May, a provenance that lends the home a quiet, storied gravitas rarely found today. Step inside and the original character is immediate: vaulted beam ceilings, a substantial wood-burning fireplace and wide-plank wood floors that carry the eye from room to room. Designers Donal Brophy and Emrhys Cooper reimagined the interiors in a Regency style, tailored, warm and unmistakably considered striking a balance between historic integrity and livable elegance. The glass-enclosed dining room frames sweeping mountain views, while the chef's kitchen, outfitted with Viking appliances, anchors the home for both everyday living and serious entertaining. Both bedrooms offer full en-suite baths; the primary suite in particular opens to pool views and a spa-like sense of calm. A cozy den and powder room round out the floor plan with easy functionality. Outside, the walled and gated grounds open onto a private oasis: a pool with tanning shelf and water feature, generous space for entertaining and mature roses and fruit trees that soften the setting with real, established greenery. Part of Mesa's history and entirely of the present moment, Casa de Rosa is a RARE offering where architectural pedigree, thoughtful design, and everyday comfort meet.
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About The Mesa
This property is located in The Mesa, a community in Palm Springs. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.
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Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
The Mesa · Palm Springs · Single Family Residence
Listed 6.1% above the median closed sale of $1,650,000. Closed comps sold at 95% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2055 Palm Canyon Drive | Palm Springs | 1965 | 3 | 2 | 1,840 | 10,019 | $1,084 | $2.00M | 68 | 85 |
| 103 Camino Encanto | Palm Springs | 2006 | 3 | 2 | 2,106 | 6,534 | $710 | $1.50M | 17 | 83 |
| 1970 Joshua Tree Place | Palm Springs | 1974 | 3 | 3 | 1,957 | 10,454 | $856 | $1.68M | 72 | 66 |
| 1890 Navajo Drive | Palm Springs | 1957 | 5 | 4 | 3,100 | 10,890 | $644 | $2.00M | 10 | 58 |
| 2011 Tulare | Palm Springs | 1977 | 3 | 4 | 3,155 | 11,326 | $591 | $1.86M | 188 | 57 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2,431.6 | 9,844.6 | $777 | $1.80M | 71 | |||
| Median | 2,106 | $1.86M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 Mesa Drive | Palm Springs | 1980 | 05/04/2026 | 2 | 4 | 2,152 | 8,276 | $1.70M | $1.50M | $697 | 0.89 | 61 | 82 |
| 279 Overlook Road | Palm Springs | 1975 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | 4 | 1,995 | 8,276 | $1.70M | $1.60M | $802 | 0.94 | 48 | 80 |
| 270 Overlook Road | Palm Springs | 2007 | 12/17/2025 | 4 | 4 | 2,407 | 8,276 | $1.82M | $1.73M | $717 | 0.94 | 39 | 78 |
| 370 Crestview Drive | Palm Springs | 1973 | 10/14/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,505 | 12,197 | $1.65M | $1.65M | $1,096 | 1.00 | 15 | 72 |
| 1998 Mesa Drive | Palm Springs | 2002 | 06/25/2026 | 4 | 4 | 3,278 | 14,810 | $2.08M | $1.99M | $606 | 0.96 | 44 | 65 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 3.6 | 2,267.4 | 10,367 | $1.69M | $1.69M | $783.6 | — | 41.4 | ||||
| Median | 2,152 | $1.65M | $1.65M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.