What You Get for $1.9 Million in California

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Shafik Wahhab

Rancho Mirage | $1.899 Million

A midcentury-modern house built in 1956, with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, on a 0.3-acre lot

This house was designed by Richard Leitch, a U.S.C.-trained architect who worked extensively in California’s desert resort cities during the mid-20th century. The home, which has been featured in a number of films and magazines, was renovated by the current owner, who updated it while maintaining its historic character, salvaging original details wherever possible.

The property is just off Country Club Drive, a main thoroughfare running through Rancho Mirage. Golf is a big draw here, and three major country clubs — Thunderbird Country Club, The Springs and Sunrise Country Club — are less than 10 minutes away by car. Downtown Palm Springs is about 25 minutes away, and the Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a 15-minute drive.

Size: 2,781 square feet

Price per square foot: $683

Indoors: Behind the street-facing gate and privacy wall is a path that leads past the garage to the glass front doors. The foyer beyond, which has Italian terrazzo floors, faces an original atrium.