Mid-Century Time Capsule- Paul’s pick of the week

Posted on Jun 7, 2010 by Paul Kaplan

A new listing just hit the MLS in Old Las Palmas, one of Palm Spirngs’ premier neighborhoods.

Here’s what the agent has to say about it:

“Wait ’til you see the original features in this mid-century gem: Stone fireplace, incredible tile work in showers, amazing original appliances in the party/pool room kitchen and decorative cement block on perimeter walls! Yes, she needs updating in places (you’ll have a ball picking your favorite foil wallpaper pattern and color), but WOW, what potential! Each bedroom has a private bath (two bedrooms are off the party/pool room wing) and the enormous master has two baths and giant walk-in closet. Located on a corner lot in Old Las Palmas, the L-Shaped home wraps around the pool on 2 sides allowing for uninterrupted mountain views.”

Beds: 3	Baths: 4	Sq Ft: 3048*	Lot Sz: 14810sqft*
Area: 332	Yr: 1966*

 

Offered at $795,000    Want this retro martini pad for yourself? Please call or text me at 760-285-8559 for a private showing.  Or email me at paulkaplanre@gmail.com for more information.

 Listing courtesy:  Windermere Real Estate 

Tags: mid-century, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate

Palm Springs Mid-Century Neighborhood Tour – Sunmor Estates

Posted on Mar 13, 2010 by Paul Kaplan

Sunmor Estates Home Tour

Saturday April 17, 2010 10 AM to 1PM

The Sunmor neighborhood consists of a collection of modernist atomic ranch style homes constructed in the late 50′s & 60′s, by the Alexander Construction Company and local builder, Robert Higgins. 

For more Sumor information, click here.

Tags: Alexander Construction Co., Historic Preservation, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate, paul kaplan realtor

Living off grid – Desert Pre-fab Pied-a-terre in Joshua Tree

Posted on Mar 13, 2010 by Paul Kaplan

Not far from Palm Springs, can be found the latest design by prefab pioneer,  Jennifer Siegal of the Office of Mobile Design  whohas ventured inland to install its latest design, the Prefab Showhouse. Formerly located in Venice, CA where it served as OMD’s showroom for inquisitive clients, the diminutive modular maison was just recently moved from its coastal location to be installed in the desert community of Joshua Tree where it will be the new home to Hollywood film producer Chris Hanley.

The 720 sf, 1 bedroom home is located on a generous Joshua Tree-sized lot of 80 acres. Besides solitude, tranquility, and expansive views of the surrounding desert, the home offers the very best in new technologies and luxurious details. The central kitchen/bath core divides and separates the sleeping space from the public eating/living space in a compact assemblage of form and function. The steel frame structure was trucked into the site and simply set on a temporary foundation.

With this desert pied-a-terre, OMD proves that ideas of prefabrication, flexibility, portability and compact spaciousness can be combined to make off-the-grid living perfectly comfortable

See the full post.

Tags: Architecture, paul kaplan real estate, paul kaplan realtor

Replace your pool pump and get a rebate!

Posted on Oct 12, 2009 by Paul Kaplan

The Palm Spring City Council voted to issue rebates to  Palm Springs residents who  replace their pool pumps with more efficient models.

A total of 40 Palm Springs residents will have the opportunity to save money on new energy efficient pool pumps thanks to the City Council which allows Palm Springs to take part in a rebate program with Southern California Edison. The total rebate is $535 for those residents that agree to replace their existing pool pump with a qualified energy efficient variable flow or speed pump..  In addition, as an incentive — the City will waive the permit fee.

For more info:

Contact: Amy Blaisdell

Director of Communications

City of Palm Springs

(760) 323-8250

Tags: Swimming Pools