Millman Team Real Estate

$2,399,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
3,583 Sqft
0.39 Acre Lot

688 E Mel Avenue, Palm Springs, California 92262

  • Residential Property Type
  • 3,583 Sqft Square Footage
  • Driveway Cars Garage
  • 1935 Year Built
Property Description

In 1935, a then-unknown architect, Albert Frey, dropped three boxes in the California desert as a study in simplicity and minimalism. Nearly a century later, The Guthrie House was reimagined with Frey’s vision in mind. Set behind a gated entrance with an expansive driveway, this private Palm Springs oasis blends architectural distinction with modern comfort. In 2019, the home was fully renovated with entirely new systems. The extensive renovation included structural upgrades, plumbing, electrical, pool, stucco, drywall, roof, energy-efficient doors and windows, HVAC, and more. Additional enhancements include a detached pool house, outdoor bar and barbecue, four in-ground gas fire pits, and a custom indoor doggie shower. The result: ‘a chic zen-like retreat wreathed by staggering mountain views,’ says the Los Angeles Times. With a legacy spanning media publications, fashion campaigns, and architectural photo shoots, The Guthrie House is more than a residence, it is a rare chance to own a piece of desert​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​ modernism.

Basic Details
Residential
For Sale
219146903DA
$2,399,000
Mountain(s)
3
3
1
3,583 Sqft
1935
0.39 Acre
Active
2
Single Family Residence
Features
: Private, In Ground, Electric Heat
: Living Room
: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
: Barbecue
: Concrete
: Walk-In Closet(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings
: Laundry Room
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$0
Appliances
: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
Address Map
CA
Riverside
Palm Springs
El Mirador
92262
Mel
688
Avenue
W117° 27' 34.1''
N33° 50' 27.7''
East on Vista Chino, turn right onto N Via Miraleste. Then, turn left on E Mel Ave. Property will be on the left hand side. Cross Street: N Via Miraleste.
332 - Central Palm Springs
E
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: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers
2026-04-24
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Broker/Agent Information
BBS Brokers Realty
Kamoei Group
Listing Information
Bahareh Kamoei
CDAR-D79990
CDAR-o D22929
BBS Brokers Realty
CDAR-D82501
CDAR-oD22929
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2026-04-27T03:39:43Z
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: Standard
2026-04-23T22:00:00Z
Agent info
Ray Millman
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