275 Ridge Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Listing broker / agent: Realty Trust · Luca Volpe · CRMLS
MLS # 219156019PS · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:08 UTC
About this property
A distinctive 1955 Atomic Ranch with a remarkable Palm Springs history, home to celebrated photographer Paul Pospesil from 1955 to 1999 is now on offer. Set in the historic Mesa neighborhood, the property has undergone substantial City-permitted renovations and additions while preserving its butterfly roofline, vaulted ceilings, walls of glass and stone fireplace. The expanded main residence offers four ensuite bedrooms, including a newly added 224 SF suite, plus a powder room. A newly constructed, detached 676 SF ADU provides a fifth bedroom and full bath. Updated HVAC systems add modern comfort. Lush landscaping surrounds a generous pool with tanning shelf and water features, framed by dramatic mountain views and a lookout for the area's bighorn sheep. An extraordinary approximately 1,500 SF finished underground vintage fall-out shelter, formerly Pospesil's darkroom, offers possibilities for wine storage, collections or other uses and is excluded from living area. Combining architectural heritage, privacy and modern amenities, this turnkey property is ideal as a full-time residence or potential short-term rental.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219156019PS
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 6 Baths
- Living area
- 3,509 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.28 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1955
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1955
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Modern
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Living area source
- Other
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Other
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Living Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- Gunite, In Ground, Waterfall
- Lot features
- Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Property outlook
- Desert, Mountains
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cahuilla Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Desert Learning Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–12 | 1.8 mi |
| Palm Springs High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | 9–12 | 2.0 mi |
| Katherine Finchy Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–5 | 2.6 mi |
| Cielo Vista Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–8 | 2.9 mi |
| Raymond Cree Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | 6–8 | 3.1 mi |
| Agua Caliente Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | K–5 | 3.8 mi |
| Vista del Monte Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–5 | 3.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,850,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,850,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 21:28 | $2,850,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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