73271 Buckboard Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Clarity
Listed by: carmine sabatella, ryan delair
Office: the agency
MLS#:P1-24373
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,958,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,307.95
- 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:59 day(s) ago
- Updated:December 01, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:1,497 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Foam
- Year built:1958
- Building area:1,497 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.36 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Sewer Tap Paid
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,958,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,307.95
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