688 E Mel AVE, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Engel & Völkers Palm Desert
Engel & Völkers Palm Desert

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+1(909) 327-2223

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$ 2,360,000

$ 2,399,000 1.6%

Est. payment /mo
Sold on 05/29/2026

688 E Mel AVE Palm Springs, CA 92262

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,583 SqFt

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Key Details

Sold Price $2,360,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,583 sqft

Price per Sqft $658

Subdivision El Mirador

MLS Listing ID 219146903DA

Sold Date 05/29/26

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1935

Lot Size 0.390 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

In 1935, a then-unknown architect, Albert Frey, dropped three boxes in the California desert as a study in simplicity and minimalism. Nearly a century later, The Guthrie House was reimagined with Frey's vision in mind. Set behind a gated entrance with an expansive driveway, this private Palm Springs oasis blends architectural distinction with modern comfort. In 2019, the home was fully renovated with entirely new systems. The extensive renovation included structural upgrades, plumbing, electrical, pool, stucco, drywall, roof, energy-efficient doors and windows, HVAC, and more. Additional enhancements include a detached pool house, outdoor bar and barbecue, four in-ground gas fire pits, and a custom indoor doggie shower. The result: 'a chic zen-like retreat wreathed by staggering mountain views,' says the Los Angeles Times. With a legacy spanning media publications, fashion campaigns, and architectural photo shoots, The Guthrie House is more than a residence, it is a rare chance to own a piece of desert​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​​ modernism.

Location

State CA

County Riverside

Area 332 - Central Palm Springs

Interior

Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)

Flooring Concrete

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Barbecue

Parking Features Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool Electric Heat, In Ground, Private

View Y/N Yes

View Mountain(s)

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Drip Irrigation/Bubblers

Story 1

Entry Level One

Level or Stories One

New Construction No

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 507081002

Security Features Closed Circuit Camera(s),Security Gate

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Financing Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Kamoei Group BBS Brokers Realty #01873752
Bought with Gorgonia Francisco Coldwell Banker Exclusive

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