About 45755 Cielito Drive
Designed by celebrated desert modernist William F. Cody, this approximately 5,500-square-foot Indian Wells residence offers a rare combination of architectural provenance, documented history and vibrant desert living. Originally conceived in 1963 as a Spanish Ranch home for developer Filmore Crank and actress Beverly Garland, the residence was completed in 1964 for Paula Vickers Petrie and Jack Petrie in the original Desert Bel Air Estates.The home has since been thoughtfully reimagined through a midcentury-modern lens while preserving important elements of Cody's original design. Layered ceiling beams, an original interior planter, a restored bar and expansive indoor-outdoor gathering spaces are complemented by an updated kitchen, an oversized entertaining island and a redesigned primary bath featuring an open wet room and private outdoor bathtub beneath a Cody-inspired pergola.Featured in Palm Springs Life and included in Master of the Midcentury: The Architecture of William F. Cody, the residence also carries a remarkable social history connected to the Bob Hope Desert Classic and generations of desert entertaining.
Features of 45755 Cielito Drive
| MLS® # | 219151233DA |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 6.00 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 5,578 |
| Acres | 0.72 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Modern |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 45755 Cielito Drive |
|---|---|
| Area | 325 - Indian Wells |
| Subdivision | Not Applicable-1 |
| City | Indian Wells |
| County | Riverside |
| Zip Code | 92210 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Garage, Garage Door Opener |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Garage, Garage Door Opener |
| View | Mountain(s) |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | In Ground, Private |
Interior
| Interior | Tile |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom |
| # of Stories | 1 |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Drip Irrigation/Bubblers |
|---|
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 9th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | The Rich Nolan Group |
|---|---|
| Office | Compass |