Topfind Realty
Renting

Search Rentals

Houses for RentTownhomes for RentCondos for RentView All Rentals →

Renting Resources

Why Rent With UsRenter GuideRent vs Buy Calculator

Renter Articles

How to Negotiate RentUnderstanding Your LeaseMoving Checklist for Renters
Buying

Search Homes

Houses for SaleTownhomes for SaleCondos for SaleView All Homes →

Buying Resources

Why Buy With UsBuyer GuideAffordability CalculatorInvestment CalculatorProperty Tax Calculator

Buyer Articles

Master Your New Home BudgetBeat Moving StressPacking Secrets
Selling

Selling Tools

Home ValuationFind a Seller's Agent

Selling Resources

Why Sell With UsSeller GuideNet Sheet CalcHELOC Calculator

Seller Articles

Strategic PricingDownsizing Tips
Mortgage Rates

Today's Rates

Mortgage RatesRefinance RatesLoan ComparisonHELOC Calculator

Mortgage Resources

Understanding Mortgage RatesFirst-Time Homebuyer GuideWhen to Refinance Your Mortgage
Realtors
Topfind
Houses for RentTownhomes for RentCondos for RentView All Rentals →
Why Rent With UsRenter GuideRent vs Buy Calculator
How to Negotiate RentUnderstanding Your LeaseMoving Checklist for Renters
Houses for SaleTownhomes for SaleCondos for SaleView All Homes →
Why Buy With UsBuyer GuideAffordability CalculatorInvestment CalculatorProperty Tax Calculator
Master Your New Home BudgetBeat Moving StressPacking Secrets
Home ValuationFind a Seller's Agent
Why Sell With UsSeller GuideNet Sheet CalcHELOC Calculator
Strategic PricingDownsizing Tips
Mortgage RatesRefinance RatesLoan ComparisonHELOC Calculator
Understanding Mortgage RatesFirst-Time Homebuyer GuideWhen to Refinance Your Mortgage
groupRealtorsinfoAbout Us
Continue with Google
Sign InSign Up
Topfind Realty
Renting

Search Rentals

Houses for RentTownhomes for RentCondos for RentView All Rentals →

Renting Resources

Why Rent With UsRenter GuideRent vs Buy Calculator

Renter Articles

How to Negotiate RentUnderstanding Your LeaseMoving Checklist for Renters
Buying

Search Homes

Houses for SaleTownhomes for SaleCondos for SaleView All Homes →

Buying Resources

Why Buy With UsBuyer GuideAffordability CalculatorInvestment CalculatorProperty Tax Calculator

Buyer Articles

Master Your New Home BudgetBeat Moving StressPacking Secrets
Selling

Selling Tools

Home ValuationFind a Seller's Agent

Selling Resources

Why Sell With UsSeller GuideNet Sheet CalcHELOC Calculator

Seller Articles

Strategic PricingDownsizing Tips
Mortgage Rates

Today's Rates

Mortgage RatesRefinance RatesLoan ComparisonHELOC Calculator

Mortgage Resources

Understanding Mortgage RatesFirst-Time Homebuyer GuideWhen to Refinance Your Mortgage
Realtors
Topfind
Houses for RentTownhomes for RentCondos for RentView All Rentals →
Why Rent With UsRenter GuideRent vs Buy Calculator
How to Negotiate RentUnderstanding Your LeaseMoving Checklist for Renters
Houses for SaleTownhomes for SaleCondos for SaleView All Homes →
Why Buy With UsBuyer GuideAffordability CalculatorInvestment CalculatorProperty Tax Calculator
Master Your New Home BudgetBeat Moving StressPacking Secrets
Home ValuationFind a Seller's Agent
Why Sell With UsSeller GuideNet Sheet CalcHELOC Calculator
Strategic PricingDownsizing Tips
Mortgage RatesRefinance RatesLoan ComparisonHELOC Calculator
Understanding Mortgage RatesFirst-Time Homebuyer GuideWhen to Refinance Your Mortgage
groupRealtorsinfoAbout Us
Continue with Google
Sign InSign Up
Real Estate/CA/Palm Desert/73955 Catalina Way (Sold)
Main
SOLD
Interior 1
Interior 2
Interior 3
Interior 4
grid_view Show all photos
SoldClosed on May 22, 2026
$998,000
Sold Price

73955 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

bed
4
Bedrooms
bathtub
3
Bathrooms
square_foot
1,900
Square Feet

About this home

PRICE REDUCTION OF $132,000!! A rare mid-century estate, formerly the residence of Donald P. Kennedy, renowned philanthropist and influential proprietor of First American Title Company. This estate offers the perfect blend of historic significance, luxury, and quintessential Palm Desert lifestyle. The four-bedroom, 3-bathroom estate is beautifully situated on nearly half an acre of meticulously manicured grounds, featuring a sparkling pool, expansive yard, a newer four-car garage perfect for a car enthusiast, and a separate 5th garage with its own private double-gated entrance. Panoramic, snow-capped views of the San Jacinto Mountains, including San Gorgonio, the Santa Rosa Mountains and the Little San Bernardino range, create a breathtaking backdrop. Ideally located within walking distance - or a short golf cart ride - to The Civic Center Park, College of the Desert, McCallum Theatre, and The Shops at El Paseo, often haled as the 'Rodeo Drive of the Desert. Experience the energy of Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey at nearby Acrisure Arena, also home to concerts featuring top-name artists. This property was built in 1950 and fully renovated in 2021 including: Interior - all new windows, window coverings, glass sliding doors, laminate and tile flooring, rebuilt new kitchen, rebuilt three bathrooms, interior paint throughout, LED lighting, ceiling fans, switches and receptacles. Exterior - new exterior paint, overhead electrical was placed underground, solar panels added and fully paid, added double set of exterior block walls, double set of locking gates added creating a secure front yard and separately secure back yard, Ring cameras added, newly built four car garage, RV storage yard, new oversized awnings in backyard patio, full landscaping in both front and backyards with expansive grass, mature trees, flowering plants, new pool coping, new stand-alone hot tub, and newly foamed roof. The two new garages are 1050 square feet total on San Jose Street. The approximate dimensions are as follow - Garage on Left: 24'7'W x 24'3"L x 9'H, Garage on Right: 22'3"W X 20'8"L X 9'H Both Garage Doors: 16'W X 8'H. The original garage (#5) on Catalina Way measures 11.5'W X 17'L X 7'H with electric closing garage door and additional storage closets.

infoProperty Facts

bed

Bedrooms

4

bathtub

Bathrooms

3

square_foot

Square Feet

1,900

landscape

Lot Size

17,860 sqft

calendar_month

Year Built

1950

home_work

Property Type

Single Family Residence

timer

Days on Market

19

payments

HOA Fee

N/A

garage

Garage Total

5

fingerprint

MLS #

IG26068292

chairInterior Details

General Interior

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary

Flooring

Laminate

Fireplace

Gas Starter, Living Room

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room

Bed & Bath

Main Level Master

Yes

Climate Control

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

deckExterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Patio & Porch

Concrete, Front Porch, Patio

Security

Smoke Detectors

Construction

Block

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Fiberglass

Nearby Schools

RatingSchool NameGradesDistance
No school data available for this area.

Convenience Score

Topfind Realty

This Home is Sold

Curious what your home is worth? Get a free valuation.

call
(800)-330-9306Available 9AM - 6PM

Similar Homes You Might Like

Based on price, location, and features

77663 Edinborough Street

$769,000

FOR SALE

77663 Edinborough Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,810 sqft

74837 Trousdale Drive
VIDEO TOUR

$598,900

FOR SALE

74837 Trousdale Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,630 sqft

39375 Falconwood Court
VIRTUAL TOUR

$561,000

FOR SALE

39375 Falconwood Court, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 2 baths · 2,140 sqft

72594 Pitahaya Street
3D TOUR

$945,000

FOR SALE

72594 Pitahaya Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,634 sqft

74064 Chinook Circle

$725,000

FOR SALE

74064 Chinook Circle, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 3 baths · 2,208 sqft

78878 Cadence Lane

$449,000

FOR SALE

78878 Cadence Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,680 sqft

74139 Kingston Court E
3D TOUR

$599,900

FOR SALE

74139 Kingston Court E, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 3 baths · 1,991 sqft

39375 Falconwood Court
VIRTUAL TOUR

$561,000

FOR SALE

39375 Falconwood Court, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 2 baths · 2,140 sqft

Recently Sold

35923 Hinksey Street
VIRTUAL TOUR

$550,000

SOLD

35923 Hinksey Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 3 baths · 1,979 sqft

36017 Wallace St

$590,000

SOLD

36017 Wallace St, Palm Desert, CA 92211

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,992 sqft

73955 Catalina Way

$998,000

SOLD

73955 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

4 beds · 3 baths · 1,900 sqft

158 Via Tramonto
VIRTUAL TOUR

$529,000

SOLD

158 Via Tramonto, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,650 sqft

73403 Haystack Rd
VIRTUAL TOUR

$559,000

SOLD

73403 Haystack Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,213 sqft

72794 Rancho Grande Drive

$527,700

SOLD

72794 Rancho Grande Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 beds · 2 baths · 2,008 sqft

73430 Desert Rose Drive
VIDEO TOUR

$895,000

SOLD

73430 Desert Rose Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,863 sqft

73069 Ironwood Street
VIDEO TOUR

$739,000

SOLD

73069 Ironwood Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 beds · 3 baths · 2,221 sqft

Topfind Realty

Company

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Articles
  • Home Estimate

Explore

  • Renting
  • Buying
  • Selling
  • Realtors

Support

  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Topfind Realty, DRE # 02240815, is a licensed real estate broker in California. Topfind Realty pledges to support the Fair Housing Act and adhere to Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

Copyright © 2026 Topfind Realty. All Rights Reserved.