73271 Buckboard Trail Palm Desert, CA 92260
Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS / The Agency Pasadena / Carmine Sabatella / Ryan Delair

  73271 Buckboard Trail Palm Desert, CA 92260

Active (124 Days)
$1,958,000 (USD)
2
BED
2
BATH
1,497
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
P1-24373
Lot Size
0.36 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1958
Style
Mid-Century Modern, Patio Home
Views
Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, Desert, Mountain(s)
County
Riverside County
Community
Silver Spur Ranch

Listed By

Carmine Sabatella, The Agency Pasadena
Ryan Delair, The Agency Pasadena
Source
CRMLS
Last checked Feb 4 2026 at 4:39 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Block Walls
  • Living Room Deck Attached
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Product Walls
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Stone Counters
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Storage
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Gas Range
  • Water to Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Warming Drawer
  • Separate/Formal Dining Room
Subdivision
  • Silver Spur Ranch
Lot Information
  • Back Yard
  • Front Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Secluded
  • Rocks
  • Sprinklers In Front
  • Sprinklers In Rear
  • Sprinklers Timer
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Sprinklers on Side
  • Desert Back
  • Walkstreet
  • Paved
  • Near Park
  • Drip Irrigation/Bubblers
Property Features
  • Foundation: Slab
Heating and Cooling
  • Central
  • Central Air
Pool Information
  • Filtered
  • Heated
  • In Ground
  • Pebble
  • Salt Water
Homeowners Association Information
  • Dues: $218/Annually
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Stone
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Foam
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
  • Energy: Appliances
Parking
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Off Street
  • On Site
  • Off Site
  • Golf Cart Garage
  • Paved
  • Concrete
  • Storage
  • On Street
  • Door-Single
Stories
  • 1
Living Area
  • 1,497 sqft
Location
   
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