Alexander Homes for Sale in Palm Springs

Q: What is an Alexander home in Palm Springs?

An Alexander home refers to a mid-century modern home built in the 1950s and 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company in Palm Springs.

Q: Where are Alexander homes located in Palm Springs?

Alexander homes are found in several Palm Springs neighborhoods, including Twin Palms Estates, Racquet Club Estates, Sunmor Estates, Little Beverly Hills, Sunrise Park, and Vista Las Palmas.

Q: Are Alexander homes more valuable than other mid-century homes?

Alexander-built homes can often achieve a higher price per square foot because they are highly desirable. Condition, orientation, neighborhood, architectural integrity, and updates all influence value.

Q: What is the difference between an Alexander home and a Meiselman home?

Both Alexander and Meiselman homes are associated with Palm Springs mid-century modern post-and-beam architecture. Meiselman homes often feature more variation in floor plans, while Alexander homes are especially known for their recognizable tract designs and architectural consistency.

Q: What should I look for before buying an Alexander home?

When buying an Alexander home, consider the location, orientation, originality of the floor plan, roofline, clerestory windows, tongue-and-groove ceilings, renovation quality, systems updates, and whether the home has retained its architectural character.

Q: Can an Alexander home qualify for historic designation?

Some Palm Springs neighborhoods help protect Alexander homes, and certain individual properties may have historic significance. Buyers should verify historic designation potential with the City of Palm Springs or a qualified preservation expert.

Q: Which Palm Springs neighborhoods have the most Alexander homes?

Racquet Club Estates has one of the largest concentrations of Alexander homes in Palm Springs, with many classic post-and-beam homes based on a square floor plan of approximately 1,225 square feet.

Q: How do I sell an Alexander home for the best price?

To sell an Alexander home for the best price, it is important to highlight the architecture, original details, renovation quality, neighborhood, mountain views, pool area, and mid-century modern history. Contact Alex Dethier at 760-808-3300 for an assessment and guidance on preparing your Alexander home for sale.

Alexander mid-century modern homes for sale in Palm Springs

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Alexander Homes are among the most recognizable and sought-after midcentury modern homes in Palm Springs. Built by the Alexander Construction Company and designed by architects including William Krisel, Dan Palmer, and Donald Wexler, these homes helped define the desert modern lifestyle with open floor plans, walls of glass, dramatic rooflines, private pools, and effortless indoor-outdoor living.

If you are buying or selling an Alexander home in Palm Springs, working with someone who understands the architecture, neighborhoods, values, preservation concerns, and buyer demand can make a real difference. I specialize in Palm Springs midcentury modern real estate and can help you evaluate Alexander homes in Twin Palms Estates, Racquet Club Estates, Sunmor Estates, Little Beverly Hills, Sunrise Park, Vista Las Palmas and other key neighborhoods.

Where to Find Alexander Homes in Palm Springs

Twin Palms

The first major Alexander/Krisel tract in Palm Springs and one of the most architecturally significant midcentury neighborhoods in the city. The Palm Springs Historical Society describes Twin Palms as the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Company in Palm Springs. View Twin Palms listings here 🔍

Racquet Club Estates

A large concentration of Alexander-built homes, especially popular with buyers looking for classic post-and-beam design, butterfly rooflines, clerestory windows, and renovation potential. Modernism Week describes Racquet Club Estates as a midcentury neighborhood of more than 500 homes that helped define the desert modern lifestyle. View Racquet Club Estates listings here🔍

Vista Las Palmas:

Higher-profile, more expensive Alexander homes, often associated with larger lots, mountain views, and celebrity-era Palm Springs appeal. View Vista Las Palmas listings here 🔍

Sunmor Estates:

A central Palm Springs neighborhood with many classic Alexander and Krisel homes, popular for buyers who want midcentury architecture close to downtown. View Sunmor Estates listings here 🔍

Little Beverly Hills

Excellent areas for buyers who want central Palm Springs, mountain views, and midcentury homes that may still offer more value than Vista Las Palmas or Twin Palms. View Little Beverly Hills Listings 🔍.

Sunrise Park

Excellent areas for buyers who want central Palm Springs, mountain views, and a good mix of ranch and midcentury homes. Sunrise Park is one of the larger neighborhoods in Palm Springs. View Sunrise Park Listings 🔍

Common Alexander Home Features

• Post-and-beam construction
• Clerestory windows
• Tongue-and-groove ceilings
• Butterfly, folded-plate, flat, or low-pitched rooflines
• Walls of glass
• Open living/dining areas
• Private backyard pool orientation
• Breezeways, carports, and indoor-outdoor transitions
• Simple square or rectangular floor plans designed for efficient desert living
Krisel’s work is strongly associated with butterfly roofs, glass walls, open living plans, and accessible modernist tract housing.

What to Look For When Buying an Alexander Home

• Has the roofline been altered?
• Are the original tongue-and-groove ceilings intact?
• Were acoustic ceilings removed properly?
• Are the clerestory windows original, replaced, or covered?
• Has the floor plan been altered or opened thoughtfully or awkwardly?
• Are the windows/sliders updated while respecting the architecture?
• Is the home eligible for historic designation?
• Are there solar, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or roof updates?
• Is the renovation period-appropriate or just a generic flip?

Selling an Alexander Home in Palm Springs

Selling an Alexander home is different from selling a typical Palm Springs property. Buyers are often looking for architectural integrity, original details, thoughtful updates, strong indoor-outdoor flow, and a clear connection to Palm Springs’ midcentury history. The right marketing should highlight the roofline, clerestory windows, post-and-beam construction, tongue-and-groove ceilings, mountain views, pool area, neighborhood, and architectural pedigree.
When I market an Alexander home, I focus on the story as much as the square footage. Professional photography, architectural copywriting, targeted digital marketing, neighborhood-specific SEO, and exposure to midcentury modern buyers can help position the home properly and reach the right audience. This is how we can get top dollar for Alexander Homes in Palm Springs.

Thinking about buying or selling an Alexander home in Palm Springs? I can help you understand the architecture, neighborhood values, renovation quality, historic potential, and current market demand. Contact me for a private consultation or a custom list of available Alexander homes. Contact me 📲

FAQs

What is an Alexander home in Palm Springs?

An “Alexander Home” refers to midcentury homes built in the 1950s and 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company in Palm Springs.

Who designed Alexander homes?

William Krisel designed the majority of the iconic Alexander homes in Palm Springs, while Charles Du Bois designed the a few models, including the Swiss Miss Alexander homes.

Where are Alexander homes located in Palm Springs?

The main neighborhoods are Twin Palms Estates which was the first neighborhood of Alexanders (behind the famous Ocotillo Lodge, the Racquet Club Estates, Sunmor Estates, Little Beverly Hills, Sunrise Park, and Vista Las Palmas.

Are Alexander homes more valuable than other midcentury homes?

Alexander built homes can often get a higher price per sq ft as they are more desirable. The condition, orientation, and neighborhood will impact the price.

What is the difference between an Alexander home and a Meiselman home?

Although it is rumored that Jack Meiselman copied the Alexanders, there is evidence of earlier work by Meiselman in Palm Springs. Both Alexanders and Meiselman homes are usually architectural post and beam construction. Meiselman played a bit more with various floor plans.

What should I look for before buying an Alexander home?

What is important is the location and orientation of the home as these are things that cannot be changed. Original floor plan tends to be the better purchase.

Can an Alexander home qualify for historic designation?

Some neighborhoods protect these Alexander Homes, although none to date (other than the House of Tomorrow) have received class 1 historical designation.

Which Palm Springs neighborhoods have the most Alexander homes?

The Racquet Club Estates has the largest concentration of Alexander Homes with about 400 or so. They are all the same square floor plan measuring 35 feet by 35 feet for a total of 1225 sq ft.

How do I sell an Alexander home for the best price?

Contact Alex Dethier at 760.808.3300 for an assessment and to discuss preparing your Alexander home for sale in order to get the best price.

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NOTE: Listings on this page are selected from the MLS and are not necessarily properties listed by the Bennion Deville Homes or Alex Dethier of Bennion Deville Homes.