5 Sold California Estates and Desert Land from Beverly Hills to Rancho Mirage

Set in prime Beverly Hills, this beautifully maintained, authentic Spanish estate carries a rare Hollywood provenance as the former home of Jean Harlow. Timeless elegance runs through the residence, where charm, character, and architectural integrity shape everyday living across six bedrooms and nine baths. At the heart of the home, a spacious den with a fireplace opens seamlessly to a large deck—shaded by a retractable awning—for long, leisurely afternoons that move easily from indoors to out. Beyond, a saltwater pool anchors a lush backyard, creating a true private oasis with room to unwind, entertain, and recharge in complete privacy. It’s the kind of place where the past feels present, and the days ahead feel effortlessly well-composed.

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From its high-up, private hillside location in Rancho Mirage’s Thunderbird Heights, this late midcentury modern residence invites a daily rhythm shaped by open space and desert wildlife—Bighorn sheep included. Inside, an enormous main living area sets the tone for easy gathering, with room to spread out and settle in. Outdoors, the property reads like a personal playground: a private putting green for unhurried afternoons, a firepit for lingering evenings, and a large cool pool and spa for warm days and quiet resets. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, the layout supports both privacy and hosting without fuss. Set on almost an acre, it offers a sense of distance from the everyday, where the hillside setting frames a more restorative pace.

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From its elevated setting in the exclusive Palermo community of Dos Vientos, 5516 Via Olas reads as a single-story estate designed for privacy and ease. Beautifully remodeled, it sits on nearly 1.5 acres at the end of a private cul-de-sac, where the layout encourages a natural flow between interior spaces and the outdoors. A detached casita adds welcome flexibility for guests, work, or multigenerational living, while the home’s emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor living sets the tone for everyday life. Outside, a resort-style backyard frames mountain views and creates an atmosphere that feels removed from the pace of the city. Here, quiet mornings and long evenings unfold with room to spread out, entertain, and simply take in the landscape.

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Set near Paled Dunes Drive and Interstate 10, this 10-parcel holding spans 160 acres in Desert Center, California, with road access via Ford Dry Lake Road off I-10. Approximately 20+ miles west of the City of Blythe and the Colorado River at the California–Arizona border, the location also places Lake Havasu City, Needles, and Laughlin within reach to the northeast, and Yuma and Mexicali to the southeast. The site is presented for its potential uses—Solar Farm, Hydrogen Production, and Crop Farming among them—supported by the immediate area’s active solar and crop operations. A clean energy facility operated by NextEra Energy, Inc. occupies more than 2,000 acres just a few miles northeast, underscoring the region’s established solar infrastructure. Life here is defined by open horizons, access, and possibility.

From its elevated setting in Del Webb Rancho Mirage, this Encore Series Plan 8 Serenity in coveted Phase 6 opens to expansive panoramic mountain views and a calm, considered sense of desert ease. An upgraded courtyard entry with a bubbling fountain sets the tone, leading to designer-selected finishes—statement wallpaper, 12″x24″ tile flooring, and custom window treatments. The chef-inspired kitchen pairs upgraded cabinetry with a custom range hood, quartz counters with a full backsplash, and an executive island with seating, plus a built-in beverage center for wine and glassware. In the great room, soaring tray ceilings and a quad-panel glass sliding door system create seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Outside, a custom saltwater PebbleTec pool and spa with tanning shelf and waterfall share the stage with a built-in fireplace, entertainment center, and gas BBQ with refrigerator and bar seating. Owned solar and a climate-controlled 2.5-car garage complete the picture, alongside 55+ community amenities including a clubhouse, resort pool and spa, fitness center, bar, tennis, and pickleball.

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