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148 West Camino Descanso, Palm Springs, CA 92264

$1.75M2bd · 3ba · 2,144 sqft
Lot 11,761 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•53d on market•MLS# 00-26987245

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.

Features & Amenities

The MesaFeeBuilt 1940

Property Details

Subdivision
The Mesa
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1940
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
View
Mountain(s)
Flooring
Tile, Wood
City
Palm Springs
Zip Code
92264
County
Riverside
Listed byCompass, Kennon Earl

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$8,848.95
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,400,000
Total Interest
$1,785,623
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$3,185,623
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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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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

148 West Camino Descanso, Palm Springs, CA 92264

The Mesa · Palm Springs · Single Family Residence

$1.75M
Luxury Tier
Beds
2
Baths
3
Sqft
2,144
Lot
11,761 sqft
Year
1940
$/Sqft
$816
Pool: Yes✓
Spa: No✓
View: mountain✓

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.

Premium
Subject listed at $1.75M· $816/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $1.65M
+$100K (+6.1%)
Active comps
vs active median $1.86M
−$114K (−6.1%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $777
+$39 (+5.0%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
2055 Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs1965321,84010,019$1,084$2.00M6885
103 Camino EncantoPalm Springs2006322,1066,534$710$1.50M1783
1970 Joshua Tree PlacePalm Springs1974331,95710,454$856$1.68M7266
1890 Navajo DrivePalm Springs1957543,10010,890$644$2.00M1058
2011 TularePalm Springs1977343,15511,326$591$1.86M18857
Total: 5 · Average3.43.02,431.69,844.6$777$1.80M71
Median2,106$1.86M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
1755 Mesa DrivePalm Springs198005/04/2026242,1528,276$1.70M$1.50M$6970.896182
279 Overlook RoadPalm Springs197506/04/2026441,9958,276$1.70M$1.60M$8020.944880
270 Overlook RoadPalm Springs200712/17/2025442,4078,276$1.82M$1.73M$7170.943978
370 Crestview DrivePalm Springs197310/14/2026221,50512,197$1.65M$1.65M$1,0961.001572
1998 Mesa DrivePalm Springs200206/25/2026443,27814,810$2.08M$1.99M$6060.964465
Total: 5 · Average3.23.62,267.410,367$1.69M$1.69M$783.6—41.4
Median2,152$1.65M$1.65M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

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.