$2,539,000

13 Cahuilla Hills Drive, Palm Springs CA, 92264

Price per sqft$719.47

Built in1955

Property size3,529 sqft

Property typeResidential

Bought with Subscriber Non with Non-Participant Office and Listed by P S Properties CA DRE# 1726623T with Bennion Deville Homes 760-898-1544

Overview

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Listed Nov 25, 2025

Updated 6 days ago

Originally built in 1955 as the Palm Springs retreat of French opera singer Lily Pons, this residence in The Mesa captures the grace of early Desert Modernism while embracing a timeless, contemporary spirit. Set into the hillside with clean lines and natural stone, the home seems to rise from the landscape itself, opening wide to sweeping views of the Coachella Valley where the desert floor shimmers with light after sunset. Glass walls and a warm material palette frame the surrounding mountains and sky, creating an atmosphere that feels both elevated and serene. The primary suite serves as a private refuge with an expansive dressing area, oversized walk-in closet, and direct access to the pool terrace, where a waterfall and spa anchor the property in its natural setting. Beyond the pool, a generous lawn and mature landscaping, including citrus, extend toward the valley below, offering openness and the potential for a secondary home site. Thoughtful updates over time have enhanced comfort and livability while preserving the home's architectural rhythm and sense of calm. Set within the quiet drama of its hillside perch, this residence carries a lyrical history and enduring presence. Once the stage for Palm Springs' golden age, it now awaits its next encore.

Additional information

MLS^® ID: 25608459PS

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Fireplace: Yes
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Basement: No

Exterior Features

Lot Size: 0.9 Acres

Other Property Details

Garage: Yes
View: Yes
Pool: Yes
55+/Senior Community: No

Bought with Subscriber Non with Non-Participant Office and Listed by P S Properties CA DRE# 1726623T with Bennion Deville Homes 760-898-1544

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