73165 Fiddleneck Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260
South Palm Desert (click for neighborhood info)
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Sold
$1,835,550
Sold On 2026-01-28
Overview
MLS #
219135428DA
Listed on
2025-09-16
Status
Sold
Price
$1,974,900
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Size of home
3,696 sq ft
Beds / Baths
4 / 3.00
Size of lot
21,780 sq ft
Neighborhood
South Palm Desert
Location address
73165 Fiddleneck Lane
Palm Desert 92260
Palm Desert 92260
Description
Discover The Pinkley House - An Icon of Mid-Century Design, Reimagined for Today. In the heart of South Palm Desert, just moments from El Paseo's high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment, sits a meticulously restored mid-century modern estate of rare significance. Designed in 1961 by renowned architect John Outcault for celebrated author and newspaperman Virgil Pinkley, this 3,696 sq ft residence, affectionately known as The Pinkley House, is both a preserved architectural treasure and a refined modern home. Set on over half an acre, the 4-bedroom, 3-bath property has undergone a complete restoration, with updated systems throughout and every detail thoughtfully considered. The gourmet chef's kitchen features custom walnut cabinetry, commercial-grade appliances, a breakfast nook, breakfast bar, and a generous passthrough from the formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. The expansive primary suite boasts a newly redesigned walk-in closet, exceptional scale, and direct access to private patios. One of the guest baths retains its original 1960's tile, expertly restored as a nod to the home's heritage. The living and dining areas are anchored by soaring redwood ceilings and a striking native stone fireplace. Multiple doors connect the interiors to secluded courtyards and lush patios, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The north-facing back of the home is a wall of glass the entire length of the house, framing views of the resort-style backyard with mature landscaping, landscape lighting, and the LED-lit saltwater pool. Outdoors, enjoy multiple entertaining spaces including an outdoor kitchen, fire pit seating area, outdoor shower, and the pool with removable safety fence and gate. Native stone accents on the exterior and the original front door with period hardware further honor the home's mid-century roots. Featured on Modernism Week's Signature Home Tour in 2018, The Pinkley House is a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of Palm Desert's architect
General Information
Original List Price
$2,100,000
Price Per Sq/Ft
$534
Furnished
No
Land Type
Fee
Land Lease Expires
N/A
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
Heated, In Ground, Private, Safety Fence, Salt/Saline
Spa
Yes
Year Built
1961
Levels
One
View
Mountains
Flooring
Other
Fireplace
Yes
Heating Type
Central, Fireplace, Forced Air
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Central
Parking Spaces
8
Parking Type
Attached, Door Opener, Driveway, Garage Is Attached
Courtesy of:
Brandi Pratt /
Seven Gables Real Estate
73165 Fiddleneck Lane