This standalone unit in Park Imperial South, a 3.5 acre resort community built in 1961 in the coveted south end of Palm Springs, is an excellent example of well-preserved mid-century modern design and one of the few three bedroom units in the complex. Architect Barry Berkus, apprentice of William Cody and student of Richard Neutra and Conrad Buff at USC, designed the desert community. It's best known for its folded plate roofs and decorative concrete block - both of which dynamically maneuver the desert light throughout the day. The 30 unit community features garden-like grounds with mature palm and olive trees, all oriented around a large pool and spa with unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains. The property, which is likely Mills Act eligible, was considered the first All-General Electric Gold Medallion Condominium home in America. This well-positioned unit feels like a single family home with its entrance at the end of a rolling lawn on the public street and shares no walls with other units. Inside, the entry space looks past the original concrete block bar, through the voluminous living room to the private walled courtyard patio beyond. Floor to ceiling glass connects the social spaces to the spacious patio, which features a gate with easy access to the pool just steps away. Behind the bar, the updated kitchen features its original, iconic turquoise steel range hood and stove. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry nook. A door leads to the private bedroom wing. Two bedrooms front the private patio, and the en suite primary bedroom features high clerestory windows with mountain views. Both bathrooms have been thoughtfully renovated. The unit comes with one nearby carport space. This updated home will allow you to enjoy a piece of modernist history as well as the best of current day Palm Springs and the opportunity for significant tax savings.
Sold for $655,000 on 08/18/25
Listing Provided by:
Jake Lazere DRE #02135438 jake.lazere@compass.com,
COMPASS,
Jennifer Parker-Stanton DRE #01728184 323-351-3278,
COMPASS
$655,000
1770 S Araby Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
3beds
1,426sqft
Condominium
Built in 1961
-- sqft lot
$697,700 Zestimate®
$459/sqft
$3,639 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 23 hours ago
Listing Provided by:
Jake Lazere DRE #02135438 jake.lazere@compass.com,
COMPASS,
Jennifer Parker-Stanton DRE #01728184 323-351-3278,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Jeffrey Ogle
Jeffrey Ogle, broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-20403
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,426 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Guest
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Details
- Parcel number: 510070011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Modern
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Mountainous, Pool
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
- Subdivision: Park Imperial South
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $710 monthly
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
- Association name: Park South HOA
- Association phone: 760-275-2943
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional