THE TROUSDALE VILLA: A PRIVATE CHAPTER OF PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM. Hidden within the celebrated Racquet Club Garden Villas, this singular midcentury residence is believed to have been personally chosen and, according to local lore, once occupied by visionary developer Paul Trousdale himself. Designed by William F. Cody and completed in 1960, the villa embodies the rare collaboration of Cody's architectural purity, Trousdale's luxury ethos, and the lush desert landscaping of Phil Shipley and Dudley Trudgett. One of just thirty-seven historic cottages in this Class 1 Historic District, The Trousdale Villa stands entirely alone in its distinction as the only home in the community with its own private pool, surrounded by four patios oriented to the cardinal directions. Morning light spills softly from the east, winter warmth radiates from the south, sunsets ignite the San Jacinto Mountains to the west, and northern shade provides a serene refuge in summer. Inside, Cody's signature post and beam design and walls of glass dissolve the boundary between architecture and landscape, creating a seamless dialogue of openness and tranquility. The interiors preserve their modernist integrity, enhanced by thoughtful updates that merge heritage with contemporary materials and systems refined to honor the home's original spirit. Beyond its private sanctuary, residents enjoy access to the resort-style community pool and spa, water features, and sculpted pathways that meander through towering palms and reflective ponds, hallmarks of the Racquet Club Garden Villas' enduring appeal. Regularly featured in Modernism Week and celebrated in design publications, this enclave remains one of Palm Springs' most admired architectural settings. Eligible for the Mills Act, the property offers potential tax advantages for preservation-minded owners, along with fee simple land ownership and 14-day short-term rental eligibility. Steps from the Uptown Design District, where cafes, galleries, boutiques, and dining pulse with desert sophistication, The Trousdale Villa represents a convergence of history, architecture, and privacy living artifact of Palm Springs modernism and an opportunity rarely found in any era.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1 Features: All Bedrooms Down, Ground Floor Primary
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Features: Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
Interior Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Furnished Description: Furnished Or Unfurnished
Appliances
- Gas/Electric Range
- Microwave
- Oven
- Laundry Facilities: In Closet, In Unit, Inside
- Laundry Features: In Closet, In Unit, Inside
Other Rooms
Kitchen and Dining
- Counter Top
- Breakfast Room Description: Dining Area
- Kitchen Features: Counter Top
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Central
- Heating Features: Central, Forced Air
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Features: Water District
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association Pool, In Ground, Fenced, Private, Community
- Pool Private: Yes
- Spa Features: Community, Heated, In Ground, Fenced
- Spa: Yes
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fencing: Brick
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
- Patio Features: Enclosed
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Assigned, Carport, Gated, Parking for Guests
- Parking Total: 1
- Covered Parking: Yes
Land Info
- Lot Description: Gated Community, Back Yard, Yard
- Lot Size Acres: 0.05
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2178
Home Features
- View: Mountains, Tree Top, Trees/Woods, Pool
- Other Equipment: Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan
- Security Features: Gated, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Amenities and Community Features
- Gated Community
- Spa
- Pool
- Assoc Maintains Landscape
- Assoc Pet Rules
- Guest Parking
- Community Features: Community Mailbox
Rental Info
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 920
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Trash, Water, Sewer
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 920
- Pet Features: Assoc Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, PetsPermitted
Multi-Unit Info
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
School Information
- School District: Palm Springs Unified
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Pending
- County: Riverside
- Cross Street: Cabrillo Rd and N De Anza Rd
- Directions: From N Indian Canyon Dr. Continue until turning right onto W San Carlos Rd. Then turn left onto Zanjero Rd. Soon after Zanjero Rd turns right and becomes W Dominguez Rd. Continue forward and turn left onto N De Anza Rd. Then lastly onto Cabrillo Rd with the community entrance on the left. After entering gate, continue to the right. Park in the back
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Range, Fridge, Microwave, Washer and Dryer.
- Area: Palm Springs North End
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Palm Springs North End
- Parcel Number: 504-131-052
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2074
- Zoning: RGA
- Management Company: Personalized Property Management
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1024
- Year Built: 1964
- Building Exterior Type: Brick, Stucco
- Building Name: Racquet Club Garden Villas
- Common Walls: Attached
- Direction Faces: East, North
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
- Levels: One Level
- Living Area Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Property Age: 61
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Flat, Foam
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Condominium, Attached, Single Level
- House Style: Mid-Century
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Utilities
- Sewer: In Connected and Paid
- Television: Cable TV
