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$1,835,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,497 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 11 hours ago

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73271 Buckboard Trail,Palm Desert, CA 92260

73271 Buckboard TrailPalm DesertCA92260

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A true collector's item in the world of desert modernism, 73271 Buckboard Trail--known as the Paulette Herbert Johnson House--is a 1958 mid-century masterpiece by celebrated architect Walter S. White. Rarely does a home of this significance come to market--an exquisitely maintained and restored example of Palm Desert's architectural history, blending timeless design with resort-style living.Step through a pebble-stone entry into an open, light-filled floor plan where floor-to-ceiling glass walls, terrazzo floors, original wood paneling, and signature masonry walls create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow surrounding the living and dining areas. The custom wood panel kitchen cabinetry pays homage to its mid-century roots, while two beautifully appointed bedrooms feature cork-lined closets and bathrooms with authentic period tile and lighting. Natural light pours through every corner, framing breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens, mountains and desert skyline.The grounds are a modernist playground: a Parker-style pebble bottom pool and spa, outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven, bocce court, putting green, lounge gazebo, firepits galore, and room for an ADU--all set against panoramic desert vistas. A spacious two-car garage plus additional parking for up to six vehicles completes the estate.Located in the historic Silver Spur Ranch enclave, this home is just minutes from El Paseo's dining and shopping, the Living Desert Zoo, and Palm Desert's country clubs. More than a residence, it is an architectural icon--the Paulette Herbert Johnson House by Walter S. White--restored to its full glory and offered as a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of California modernism.

Full Property Details for 73271 Buckboard Trail

General

  • Price: $1,835,000
  • HOA FEE: $18/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: P1-24373
  • Updated: 3/16/2026
  • Days on Market: 166 days
  • Added to Site: 166 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Formal Entry, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Laundry, Kitchen, Great Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Living Room Deck Attached, Wired for Sound, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Product Walls, Stone Counters, Open Floorplan, Block Walls, Wired for Data, Built-in Features, Storage
  • Fireplace(s): None
  • Eating Areas: Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen, In Family Room
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Gas Oven, Warming Drawer, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Water Line to Refrigerator, Icemaker, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Freezer, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Flooring: Tile, Stone

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Individual Room

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Other, Maintenance Grounds
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground, Pebble, Filtered, Heated, Salt Water
  • Spa Description: In-Ground, Private, Heated

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Wraparound, Open Patio, Patio, Covered, Concrete, Porch, Front Porch, Stone, Lanai

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Off-Street, Built-In Storage, On-Site, RV Potential, Paved, Off-Site, Garage (Single Door), Concrete, Driveway, Street

Location

  • County: Riverside
  • Subdivision: Silver Spur Ranch
  • Driving Directions: Highway 111 to Portola and go south to Buckboard trail and go west
  • Direction Faces: North

Community

  • Community Features: Gutters, Curbs, Horse Trails, Golf, Biking, Hiking, Dog Park, Storm Drains, Suburban, Park

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern, See Remarks
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Foam
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Doors: Sliding Doors
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Stories Description: One
  • Square Feet: 1,497
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Storage

Lot Features

  • Property View: Desert, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Neighborhood, Hills
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,682
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Drip Sprinkler System, Sprinklers on the Side, Sprinklers Timer, Yard, Desert in Back, Secluded, Park Nearby, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers in Rear, Sprinkler System, Rocks, Front Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Back Yard, Walking Street, Sprinklers in Front, Patio Home, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Paved, Garden
  • Fencing (Description): Masonry, Stone

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,225.78
  • Association Fee: $218
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by The Agency, Carmine Sabatella and The Agency, Ryan Delair

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Schools serving 73271 Buckboard Trail

School District:Desert Sands Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
George Washington Charter School
45-768 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260
K-51.4 mi
La Quinta Middle School
78-900 Ave. 50, La Quinta, CA 92253
6-85.8 mi
Palm Desert High School
74-910 Aztec Rd., Palm Desert, CA 92260
9-122.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 73271 Buckboard Trail Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/05/2026
Price Reduced
$1,835,000
-6.28%
MLS
10/02/2025
Listed
$1,958,000
59.19%
MLS
3/18/2023
Sold
$1,230,000
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Tax History for 73271 Buckboard Trail

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,728
1%
$1,109,651
2%
2024
$14,528
66%
$1,087,894
79%
2023
$8,760
3%
$606,462
2%
2022
$8,512
2%
$594,572
2%
2021
$8,328
2%
$582,915
1%
2020
$8,167
2%
$576,939
2%
2019
$8,034
2%
$565,627
2%
2018
$7,891
1%
$554,537
2%
2017
$7,780
2%
$543,665
2%
2016
$7,620
-1%
$533,005
2%
2015
$7,702
30%
$525,000
37%
2014
$5,903
1%
$384,000
1%
2013
$5,820
—
$380,000
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