73271 Buckboard Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Listed by: carmine sabatella, ryan delair
Office: the agency
MLS#:P1-24373
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,835,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,225.78
- Monthly HOA dues:$18.17
About this home
A true collector's item in the world of desert modernism, 73271 Buckboard Trail--known as the Paulette Herbert Johnson House--is a 1958 mid-century masterpiece by celebrated architect Walter S. White. Rarely does a home of this significance come to market--an exquisitely maintained and restored example of Palm Desert's architectural history, blending timeless design with resort-style living.Step through a pebble-stone entry into an open, light-filled floor plan where floor-to-ceiling glass walls, terrazzo floors, original wood paneling, and signature masonry walls create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow surrounding the living and dining areas. The custom wood panel kitchen cabinetry pays homage to its mid-century roots, while two beautifully appointed bedrooms feature cork-lined closets and bathrooms with authentic period tile and lighting. Natural light pours through every corner, framing breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens, mountains and desert skyline.The grounds are a modernist playground: a Parker-style pebble bottom pool and spa, outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven, bocce court, putting green, lounge gazebo, firepits galore, and room for an ADU--all set against panoramic desert vistas. A spacious two-car garage plus additional parking for up to six vehicles completes the estate.Located in the historic Silver Spur Ranch enclave, this home is just minutes from El Paseo's dining and shopping, the Living Desert Zoo, and Palm Desert's country clubs. More than a residence, it is an architectural icon--the Paulette Herbert Johnson House by Walter S. White--restored to its full glory and offered as a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of California modernism....
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Home facts
- Year built:1958
- Listing ID #:P1-24373
- Added:167 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 19, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Stone, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Barbecue, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Water To Refrigerator
- Living area:1,497 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Foam
- Year built:1958
- Building area:1,497 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.36 Acres
- Lot Features:Back Yard, Desert Back, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Near Park, Paved, Rocks, Secluded, Walkstreet, Yard
- Architectural Style:Mid Century Modern, Patio Home
- Exterior Features:Barbecue, Concrete, Covered, FrontPorch, Lanai, Lighting, Open, Patio, Porch, Stone, WrapAround
- Foundation Description:Slab
- Levels:1 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Sewer Tap Paid
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,835,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,225.78
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Barbecue, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Freezer
- Laundry features:Inside
- Amenities:Block Walls, Carbon Monoxide (CO2) Detector, Ceiling Fans, Koi Pond, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Prewired, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Tankless Water Heater
- Pool features:Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Salt Water
Parking
- Total parking spaces:8
- Parking description:Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Off Site, Off Street, On Site, On Street, Paved, Storage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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