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Real Estate/CA/Palm Springs/688 E Mel Avenue (Sold)
Main
SOLD
SoldClosed on May 29, 2026
$2,360,000
Sold Price

688 E Mel Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92262

bed
3
Bedrooms
bathtub
3
Bathrooms
square_foot
3,583
Square Feet

About this home

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.

infoProperty Facts

bed

Bedrooms

3

bathtub

Bathrooms

3

square_foot

Square Feet

3,583

landscape

Lot Size

16,988 sqft

calendar_month

Year Built

1935

home_work

Property Type

Single Family Residence

timer

Days on Market

19

payments

HOA Fee

N/A

garage

Garage Total

2

fingerprint

MLS #

219146903DA

chairInterior Details

General Interior

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Walk In Closets

Flooring

Concrete

Fireplace

Living Room

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry

Laundry Room

deckExterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Security

Closed Circuit Cameras, Security Gate

Nearby Schools

RatingSchool NameGradesDistance
6
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.3 mi
4
Raymond Cree Middle
Middle School
6-80.4 mi
2
Vista Del Monte Elementary
Elementary School
K-51.0 mi
N/A
Montessori School Of Palm Springs
Private School
K-121.9 mi
5
Palm Springs High
High School
9-122.0 mi

Convenience Score

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