




$1,825,000
Est. $10,220/mo5305 E Lakeside Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
About this home
Donald Wexler, FAIA, Architect | The Royal Singapore, 1966, as featured in Dwell, Robb Report, The New York Times, and Wallpaper. This remarkable mid-century modern home in Palm Springs, designed by Donald Wexler, seamlessly blends Polynesian design influences with the open flow and climate-responsive elegance of Desert Modernism. A dramatic rubber tree frames the facade, leading to a serene courtyard centered by Wexler's signature custom water feature. The setting offers unobstructed views of the Tahquitz Creek golf course and San Jacinto Mountains, creating an ideal artist's retreat. Built in the mid-1960s by the Alexander Construction Company, the residence is located in the historic Green Fairway Estates (now part of the Tahquitz Creek Golf Neighborhood) in South Palm Springs. It represents one of the final and most ambitious phases of the Alexanders' residential developments. Wexler, renowned for his pioneering use of steel construction, open-plan layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration tailored to the desert environment, designed this exclusive enclave around the golf course. The neighborhood is historically significant, frequently featured on Modernism Week tours, yet remains a little-known and rarely seen gem even among dedicated enthusiasts. The home exemplifies Wexler's signature style: light-filled interiors with clean lines, abundant natural light, and expansive views. A gated entry opens through double doors to a raised walnut-paneled hall that steps down to polished concrete floors throughout. The generous open floor plan features recessed lighting and custom fixtures that preserve the original spatial flow. At the heart of the living room stands a fully restored, rare Alexander Cone fireplace, a sculptural conical centerpiece iconic to Wexler's Alexander-era designs. The residence offers four spacious bedrooms (two with sitting areas), three bathrooms with beautiful period tile work, a new kitchen with a breakfast bar, a formal dining room, and a family room. The expansive backyard backs directly onto the 3rd fairway, offering scenic golf-course and mountain views. Outdoor living is enhanced by a refinished saltwater kidney-shaped Pebble Tec pool, a new BBQ area, refreshed landscaping with sprinklers, leased solar panels, and an evaporative cooler, all true to Desert Modernism's climate-responsive principles. With no HOA, fee-simple land ownership, and vacation rentals permitted, this meticulously preserved Wexler home stands as a rare architectural treasure in one of Palm Springs' most storied modernist enclaves. Artwork and furnishings are available for purchase separately, offering a turnkey opportunity. A great place to call home. Photography courtesy of Cameron Carothers.
infoProperty Facts
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,546
Lot Size
10,454 sqft
Year Built
1966
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
30
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
26645879
chairInterior Details
General Interior
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Furnished, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Atrium
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Decorative, Living Room
Kitchen & Appliances
Appliances
Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
In Garage
Climate Control
Cooling
Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
garageParking
Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
deckExterior & Lot
Building & Construction
Patio & Porch
Covered
Fencing
Wrought Iron
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Wood Siding
Foundation
Block
Roof
Composition, Foam, Shingle
Direction Faced
North
Lot & Grounds
Pool Features
In Ground, Private, Salt Water
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Mortgage Calculator
$0
Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
Walkability
Market Insights
Estimated Value
Market Temperature
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
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