Step into a rare jewel of Palm Springs history the best value in Vista Las Palmas awaits! This isn't just a home; it's a legacy, one of the original model homes envisioned by architectural icons William Krisel and Dan Palmer for the Alexander Construction Company in 1957. Known as Model C-1, the Bermuda-Stepped-Roof with its striking Porte Cochere carport, this masterpiece reigns supreme on a coveted oversized corner lot the largest offering of the original model homes, featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms radiating timeless mid-century swagger. Reimagined from the ground up by Desert Avant Gard Design, one of the premier mid-century design teams, every detail honors Krisel's visionary blueprint. The sellers even consulted the legend himself documentation in hand ensuring this home's soul remains as authentic as its style is breathtaking. Modern upgrades include all-new electrical systems, updated electric panels, and comprehensive copper plumbing throughout, ensuring both safety and reliability. Picture yourself commanding the spotlight at the jaw-dropping 15-foot quartzite center island, the heart of a true chef's dream kitchen. This culinary haven boasts top-tier Thermador professional appliances, double dishwashers and multiple ovens (convection, air-fry, steam, and microwave), all Wi-Fi-enabled for effortless control from your smartphone. Every inch sparkles with high-end fixtures and fittings, blending retro cool with modern luxury. Beyond the walls, the backyard unfolds as your private desert sanctuary anchored by a shimmering saltwater pool and spa, elevated by two flickering fire pits, and wrapped in fresh, low-maintenance landscaping with pet-friendly astroturf and owned solar for guilt-free, low-cost living. This is more than a home it's the ultimate Palm Springs lifestyle, an entertainer's paradise where rugged mountains meet swaying palms, and every sunset feels like a curated event. Your mid-century modern dream is calling.
Sold for $2,650,000 on 05/08/25
$2,650,000
1101 N Via Monte Vis, Palm Springs, CA 92262
4beds
2,659sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.35 Acres Lot
$2,642,000 Zestimate®
$997/sqft
$7,562 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 08, 2025 at 03:51am
Listed by:
Debbie Toohey DRE # 01260508 760-558-4447,
Pinnacle Realty Advisors 760-766-2013,
Kristina Voelk DRE # 01897554 760-464-6964,
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Bought with:
P S Properties, DRE # 1726623T
Bennion Deville Homes
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25514027PS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Level: Lower,Main
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Double Vanity(s), Low Flow Shower(s), Low Flow Toilet(s), Remodeled, Shower Stall, Under Vanity Lighting
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight(s), Remodeled, Kitchen Island, Gourmet Kitchen
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric, Gas/Electric Range, Electric Oven, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Microwave, Gas Grill, Double Oven, Electric Cooking Appliances, Convection Oven, Built-Ins, Built-In And Free Standing, Gas Cooking Appliances, Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Conditioner, Water Filter, Water Purifier, Water Line to Refrigerator, Disposal, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Dry Bar, Open Floorplan, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
- Flooring: Porcelain
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,659
- Total interior livable area: 2,659 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Porte-Cochere, Garage Is Detached, Garage - 2 Car, Concrete, Air Conditioned Garage, Auto Driveway Gate, Circular Driveway, Converted Garage, Attached Carport, Covered, Driveway Gate, Gated
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Level - no steps
- Patio & porch: Concrete Slab, Covered, Patio, Slab
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Filtered, Heated, Heated And Filtered, Gas Heat, In Ground, Permits, Salt Water, Private
- Spa features: Gunite, Heated, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Permits
- Fencing: Block,Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pool
- Has water view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Curbs, Landscaped, Lot-Level/Flat, Yard, Lawn, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 505094003
- Zoning: R1C
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Cable, TV Satellite Dish - Leased
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Hard Coat, Block Walls, Drywall Walls
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Foam
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1957
Details
- Builder model: Bermuda-Stepped-Roof
- Builder name: Alexander Construction Company
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volt Location (In Kitchen), 220 Volt Location (In Garage), 220 Volt Location (In Laundry)
- Sewer: In Connected and Paid
- Water: Water District
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Exterior Security Lights, Gated, Smoke Detector(s), Prewired, Security Lights, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Alarm System
Location
- Region: Palm Springs