303 W CRESTVIEW Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

$2,495,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 9 Square Footage: 6,943 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 69,696 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,495,000 List Date: 12/28/2017 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

One of Palm Springs' most important estates offered for the first time in over 40 years! Completely private/hidden compound on a gently rolling knoll. Currently the home of one of America's most important Pulitzer Prize winning authors, Herman Wouk. Also the former home of Natalie Wood & Robert Wagner. Featuring a "main" rock house with all of the character you would expect. Massive fireplace walls, beamed ceilings, paver floors, wall of original mullion windows, block construction, entertainer's wet bar, cedar closets, deep loggias, custom kitchen w/2 separate cooking zones & skylights. Behind gates, parking for at least 10-12 vehicles. All doors are custom, carved wood. In addition to the 6 bd/6.5 ba main house of over 5000 sq ft, is the separate 3 bd/2 ba guest house built in 1970 on its own lot. Large, dramatic living room w/fireplace, stately eat-in kitchen, carved doors w/sep. entrance & parking. Enjoy the sparkling pool & private tennis court w/cactus garden. Simply Amazing!

Listing Details MLS# 17298216

General Property Information

Total Bedrooms
9
Full Baths
7
Half Baths
2
Approx SqFt
6943
Total Baths
9
SqFt Source
Other
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
5
Pool
Yes
Garage Description
Detached
Sprinklers
Yes
Building # of Stories
Yes
Lot Acres
1.6
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Year Built
1940
Furnished
Unfurnished

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 3 Days Lot Description: 2 - 4 Lots Lot Location: Hillside View Type: Mountain(s) Other Structures: Guest House/Casita Irrigation: Sprinkler System Fencing: Block; Chain Link Building Style: Contemporary Levels: One Entry Location: Main Level Appliances: Dishwasher Kitchen Features: Tile Counters Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down; Dressing Area; Primary Retreat; Walk In Closet Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths; Double Vanity(s); Linen Closet; Powder Room; Sunken Tub; Tub With Jets Foundation: Slab Flooring: Clay Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Dual Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: In Ground Pool Description: In Ground; Private Heating: Central; Forced Air Rooms: Bar; Bonus Room; Den - Study; Dining Room; Entry; Formal Entry; Living Room; Service Entrance Interior Features: Bar; Beamed Ceilings; Block Walls; Built-In Features; Plaster Walls; Wet Bar TV Services: Cable TV Laundry: Individual Room Security Safety: Automatic Gate; Gated Community; Prewired For Alarm Window Treatments: Custom Window Covering Patio Features: Covered; Rock - Stone Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Parking: Detached Carport; Driveway Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

APN
513363033
Original List Price
2495000
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Street #
303
Street Direction
W
Street Name
CRESTVIEW
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Riverside
State
CA
Zip Code
92264
Area
334 - Palm Springs South End
Neighborhood
The Mesa

Listing Info

Will Consider Lease
No

Property Info

Additional Parcel
Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2018-02-26
Pending Date
2018-01-25
Closed Date
2018-02-26
Closed Price
2495000

More Information

HOA Information

HOA
No
Listing Office: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Listing Agent: Scott Lyle
Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.