Seller Paid Full 2025 Building Assessment of $22,990 & Reduced Price nearly $30,000_ Welcome to Villa Alejo, an iconic mid-century gem designed by architect Donald Engen, located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Once a glamorous hotel that hosted Hollywood's elite in the 1960s, this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom first-floor unit combines historic charm with modern convenience. Just seconds from downtown's top restaurants, boutique shopping, coffee shops, the casino, and the renowned Palm Springs Street Fair, this home offers an unbeatable location. Inside, the space has been thoughtfully upgraded with a modern kitchen featuring granite countertops with full backsplash and plenty of pantry storage, recessed lighting, crown molding, a dry bar with mini beverage fridge, and a stylish wood accent wall with electric fireplace and mounted tv in the living room. Luxury vinyl plank wood and tile flooring enhance the home's elegance, while a stackable washer/dryer and remodeled bathrooms add convenience. A stunning San Jacinto Mountain view from the kitchen and primary bedroom windows create the perfect scenic backdrop. Beyond the iconic staggered pipe brise-soleil (breeze block) breezeways that define Villa Alejo's distinctive architecture, this sought-after and stylish condo community offers resort-style amenities, including a heated in-ground pool and spa, a private gym and sauna, a community barbecue area, and a welcoming mid-century modern lobby with many of the original details. Additional perks include one assigned underground parking space, an extra storage unit, and guest parking. The HOA covers all ELECTRICITY (including A/C and heating!), WATER, TRASH, SEWER, PARKING, EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE, and ALL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, making this an incredible value. With its prime location just steps from Palm Canyon Drive's lively attractions, world-class entertainment, and endless outdoor recreation, this move-in-ready home is a rare opportunity to experience the best of Palm Springs living.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Dry Bar
- Crown Molding
- Recessed Lighting
- Storage
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Door Features: Double Door Entry
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Window Features: Custom Window Covering, Drapes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Range
- Gas Oven
- Microwave Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stackable W/D Hookup
- Washer
- Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
- Heating Features: Central, Fireplace(s)
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Ceiling Fans: Yes
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Community, In Ground
- Pool Private: Yes
- Spa Features: Community, In Ground
- Spa: Yes
Land Info
- Land Lease Amount: 4361
- Land Lease: Yes
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered
- Street Additional Info: 119
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Garage Door Opener, Underground
- Parking Total: 1
Home Features
- View: Mountain(s), Pool
- Security Features: Card/Code Access, Community, Gated Community
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Barbecue, Controlled Access, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Greenbelt/Park, Guest Parking, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Sauna
- Association Fee: 1068
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Building & Grounds, Earthquake Insurance, Electricity, Gas, Maintenance Paid, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1068
Other Property Info
- Standard
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Riverside
- Cross Street: Alejo Rd.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Exclusions: All Personal Belongings
- Area: 332 - Palm Springs Central
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Villa Alejo
- Parcel Number: 009600858
- Postal Code Plus 4: 6083
- Subdivision: Villa Alejo
- Non Deeded: Yes
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1131
- Year Built: 1966
- Building Area Source: Assessor
- Building Area Total: 1131
- Levels: Ground
- Property Age: 59
- Levels or Stories: Ground
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Total Area Sqft: 1131
- Architectural Style: Mid Century
Utilities
- Sewer: In, Connected and Paid