In terms of real estate, Palm Springs (Zip Codes 92262, 92263, 92264) is known for its mid-century modern architecture and chic vacationing scene. Palm Springs' spectacular weather, stunning desert scenery, and vibrant nightlife have attracted a long list of celebrities over the past century. Below is a list of Palm Springs' most famous homeowners.

1. Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio became Palm Springs' most famous resident when he purchased Dinah Shore's former home at 432 Hermosa for $5.2 million. When he isn't using his Palm Springs residence, the Oscar-winning actor rents the property out. The mid-century modern home includes 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. The master bedroom has a sitting room and a spacious spa-like bath with two saunas. Beyond the home are 1.3 acres of idyllic landscaping. The home's interior includes a sunken living room with a fireplace, a grand piano, and a cocktail bar, making it an ideal space for entertaining guests.

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Leo's home is in Old Las Palmas, the "Beverly Hills of Palm Springs." Known for walled estates and ultra-privacy, it has been home to everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Cary Grant. Average home prices here range from $3M to $8M+.

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2. The Kardashians

Kris Jenner is the proud owner of a $12 million La Quinta home inside the ultra-exclusive Madison Club. The beautiful mansion has mountain views, seven bedrooms, and ten bathrooms, with 14,500 total square feet. Built in 2016, the mansion plays on conventional modern architecture, standing out among its mid-century counterparts. It's known for having a wide-open floor plan, that only accentuates the incredible size of the home. The home itself is in a gated community, so it isn't visible to the public and affords the family plenty of privacy.

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Prefer the ultra-privacy of a country club over the open streets of Palm Springs? Rancho Mirage and La Quinta offer the gated luxury, private security, and championship golf favored by the Kardashians.

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3. Suzanne Somers

The *Three's Company* actress Suzanne Somers owned a mountainside home just south of the city center for over 40 years. This home can be accessed through its own funicular. It's massive, at about 28 acres, with seven bedrooms and ten bathrooms. The property includes a main house, but there are also four individual villas.

4. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Actress Goldie Hawn and her partner Kurt Russell owned a 5,700 square foot home in Palm Desert for 14 years before selling the property in 2017 for $6.9 million. The home is considered an East Coast-style residence, standing out against the typical desert architecture.

5. Barry Manilow

Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow owned what's known as the Kaufmann Desert House in Palm Springs. Manilow purchased the home in the 1980s, and due to massive deterioration due to neglect and clunky renovations, it only sold for about $1.5 million at the time. However, after extensive historical restoration, it sold in 2020 for a whopping $25 million.

6. Frank Sinatra

Later in his life, Frank Sinatra lived in the Palm Springs residence now dubbed Twin Palms. The home includes a main suite, guest suite, guest bedroom, and exterior entrance guest bedroom. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and an additional powder room. Other features include a pool house with a kitchenette and his/hers cabana-style bathroom, famously designed with a piano-shaped swimming pool.

The Architecture of Cool

Sinatra's Twin Palms and Marilyn's Vista Las Palmas defined the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. These neighborhoods remain the gold standard for architectural preservation and high-yield vacation rentals.

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7. Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe owned a 2,978 square-foot bungalow-style home in Palm Springs between 1960 and 1961. Located in the highly sought-after Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, it has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Back in the day, this home was a known party spot for celebrities retreating from Los Angeles.

8. Elvis Presley

While it was only a favored vacation/honeymoon spot for Elvis and Priscilla Presley, the "House of Tomorrow" at 845 W Chino Canyon Rd made Elvis a Palm Springs local. At 5,500 square feet, the home includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a lush garden, a tennis court, an in-ground pool, a chef's kitchen, and two fireplaces.

9. Barack and Michelle Obama

Former President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, and their children flew directly to Palm Springs after his presidency ended. He retreated to a local golf club property in Rancho Mirage—a city long known as the "Playground of Presidents," favored by Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon for its elite country club privacy.

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