It comes as no surprise that this Palm Springs neighborhood derives its name from the famous tennis club. While initially Racquet Club Estates homes for sale were built for vacationing club members, today these houses make excellent single-family homes in a desirable part of the city. A short distance from the bustling downtown core, top amenities, and excellent schools, this community has a lot to offer residents of any walk of life.
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Aside From Its Pedigree And Popularity As The Butterfly Alexander Prototype, Its Positioning On An Enormous, Deep Lot At The Juncture Of Two Streets In Historic Racquet Club Estates Makes It Appear It's Descending As You Arrive. If You Love To Ent...
Looking For That Special Midcentury Palm Springs Home? This Property Is What Should Come To Mind; Post And Beam Construction With Walls Of Glass And Clerestory Windows That Flood The Home With Bright Sunshine. A Beautiful Backyard With Entertaini...
Welcome To Racquet Club East! This Charming 1959 Alexander Built Mid-century Home Was Designed By William Krisel And Boasts The Sought After Iconic Butterfly Roof. The 3 Bed 2 Bath Home Has Been Updated Throughout While Still Keeping Many Classic...
Clerestory Windows Illuminate This Palmer And Krisel/alexander Construction Company Mid-century Post And Beam Gem. The Home's Updated, Large Entertainers' Kitchen, Living Room With Striking Gas Fireplace, 3 Bedrooms And 2 Remodeled Bath Makes A G...
Mid-century Modern, Single Story Home - 1800 Square Feet. Three Bedrooms, Three Full Bathrooms. Tile Flooring Throughout. Built In 1959, Updated And Maintained. Spacious And Private Backyard Features A Covered Patio, Beautiful Newly Installed Sal...
Fabulous Alexander Fixer Nestled Within A Cul-de-sac Boasting A Large Yard And Private Pool. This Home Still Has The Original Alexander Kitchen! There Is No Oven, Yet The Cook Top Has Been Replaced. Although It Needs Work, There Have Been Some I...
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Of the 550 single-family residences in the neighborhood, approximately 350 of those were constructed by the Alexander Construction Company in 1959 and 1960. These houses make up the largest cluster of mid-century modern homes that Alexander developed. They are characterized by floorplans around 1,200 square feet, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elevated ceilings for a big indoor feel.
Since their initial construction more than fifty years ago, many Racquet Club Estates homes for sale have been the site of renovation. As such, you'll find touches where the historic and the modern meet. Wood burning fire places in the living room provide a subtle hat-tip to the home's original construction date while updated kitchens with seemingly endless granite countertops, gas range stovetops, and trendy cupboards keep the most functional spaces in the house up to date.
In the north end of this neighborhood, you'll find homes that belong to gated communities like the ones on Sundance Circle or Park San Rafael. Low walls and thick hedges give the streets the benefit of privacy. Properties in these neighborhoods vary from the pattern of mid-century modern homes that make up the surrounding blocks, but they are no less appealing with their red tile roofs, outdoor swimming pools, and treed lots.
While the original Racquet Club where the stars came to play tennis has since retired, residents of Racquet Club Estates homes are still not lacking for things to do. Less than five minutes away by car, you'll find a pocket of local amenities on the intersection of East Vista Chino and Sunrise Way. There, you'll find box stores, quick eats, and daily conveniences.
A short drive south with take you to the heart of the action in Palm Springs: Downtown. Along Palm Canyons Drive, you'll find fun for the whole family. From delicious places to dine, to unique boutiques, to the movie theater, there is plenty to explore in this vibrant part of the city.
At the very center of the neighborhood, you'll find Vista Del Monte Elementary School and Victoria Park. The eight acre greenspace is populated with sheltered picnic areas, volleyball courts, and playground structures. Because of the ideal location of these amenities, parents with school-aged children will find that the journey to school is never more than a few minutes away.
To learn more about whether or not a Racquet Club Estates home is for you, contact me. As an expert on the Palm Springs real estate scene, I know that no two homes are the same, and no two homebuyers are the same either. He'll dedicate his time and effort to help you find the home that fits your unique needs.
