Colorful desert midcentury asks $399K

This compact home in Indian Wells, California, located about 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs, packs a lot of personality into its 1,170 square feet. Built as part of a development in 1959, the three-bedroom, two-bath home sparkles with midcentury charm and unexpected displays of color.

The single-story residence features a pink stucco exterior with white and teal detailing. Inside, the house has been renovated to retain its midcentury bones while sporting tile floors and a renovated kitchen with a cherry red refrigerator.

Now, this home isn’t for those of subtle taste. Its hallmark feature is a series of windows that have been treated with a heat-resistant 3M film. In the living room, floor-to-ceiling windows are tinted blue, red, and yellow. The same treatment can be found on the kitchen windows, which makes the house feel something like a life-sized Mondrian painting.

Mark Karlstrom

The home opens onto a gated patio, and residents have access to a communal pool, volleyball court, and tennis courts.

Ready for a vibrant retreat? 44462 Elkhorn Trail is now on the market for $399,000.

Mark Karlstrom

Mark Karlstrom

Mark Karlstrom