




A rare offering within the South Palm Desert's historic Silver Spur Ranch neighborhood. The Paulette Herbert Johnson House is a 1958 architectural study by famed architect Walter S. White, a visionary of desert modernism known for pushing structure, material, and light into seamless dialogue with the landscape.The residence unfolds as a series of clean lines and anchored forms, where terrazzo floors, original wood paneling, and White's signature masonry walls ground the space in both texture and time. Floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, framing views while drawing natural light deep into the home.The interior seamlessly blends original details with modern luxuries, tastefully updated and details reimagined by designers Garret & Garage, introducing a subtle layer of warmth and livability, an approach rooted in materiality and restraint, allowing the architecture to remain the focal point while enhancing the experience and feel of the home. Every element of the home feels considered and refined. Outside, the property shifts into a private resort setting. A pebble-finish pool and spa wrap around architectural breeze-block detail, which anchors the grounds, surrounded by lush landscaping. Enjoy multiple lounge spaces and dining areas, outdoor kitchen, bocce ball court, putting green, and multiple fire features, all oriented toward open sky and mountain views. The expansive lot offers flexibility for future expansion, including the potential for an additional structure.Moments from El Paseo yet quietly removed, this is more than a residence, it is a preserved work of architecture, thoughtfully restored and positioned for its next chapter.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,497
Lot Size
15,682 sqft
Year Built
1958
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
19
HOA Fee
$280/mo
Garage Total
2
MLS #
219147647PS
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Utility Room
Flooring
Tile
Appliances
Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
Laundry
Laundry Room
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Total Parking Spaces
6
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Covered, Deck, Wrap Around
Security
Closed Circuit Cameras
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Foam, Metal
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Pool Features
Electric Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Private, Salt Water
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground, Private
Other
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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