1112 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA

1112 N Avenida Caballeros, a Custom Meiselman Jewel

1112 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, is a unique example of a remarkably preserved home designed by architect John Moyer and custom built in 1955 by the legendary Jack Meiselman for prominent Palm Springs physicians Gerald and Lucille Fostvedt.  This five-bedroom residence stands as a testament to one of the desert’s most productive yet underappreciated architect-builder collaborations of the midcentury era.

When architect and designer John Moyer arrived in Palm Springs in 1947, the city was poised to become America’s midcentury modern epicenter. By the mid-1950s, Moyer had designed over 250 homes for builder Jack Meiselman—an extraordinary partnership that helped establish the architectural vocabulary of post-war Palm Springs. Moyer’s fluency in both residential and commercial design brought sophistication and spatial complexity to his domestic work, which is evident throughout this exceptional property.

Architectural Expression

The home announces itself boldly: a dramatic triangular entry form signals that this is no ordinary ranch house. This angular geometry—both striking and purposeful—establishes the design language that unfolds throughout the residence. The floor plan wraps gracefully around a private rear patio and swimming pool, creating that essential Palm Springs relationship between architecture and landscape, shelter and sun.

Moyer’s command of angular composition animates the interior spaces, where distinctive geometries create visual interest and define functional zones without sacrificing the open flow that characterizes the best midcentury work. From its corner lot position, the home captures sweeping mountain vistas that frame the daily theater of light and shadow across the San Jacinto range.

Exceptional Preservation

What makes this home truly significant is its extraordinary state of preservation. Period bathroom fixtures, original cabinetry, and authentic architectural details remain intact—increasingly rare survivors in an era of aggressive renovation. These elements aren’t merely nostalgic artifacts; they represent the material culture and craft standards of 1950s residential design, offering an authentic experience of how midcentury modernism was actually lived.
The inclusion of the original framed architectural plans and elevations with the sale is a remarkable bonus, providing future owners with both documentation of the home’s design pedigree and a fascinating window into the architectural process of the era.

Living the Design

With five bedrooms, the home offers flexibility uncommon in midcentury modern residences—space for extended family, guests, or the possibility of home offices and creative studios. The generous 0.3-acre corner lot provides both privacy and dramatic 360-degree exposure to the desert landscape and mountain panoramas.
Located minutes from downtown Palm Springs, the Fostvedt House occupies that ideal Palm Springs position: close enough to embrace the city’s cultural vitality, yet removed enough to feel like a private compound where the pace slows to match the desert’s timeless rhythm.

Property Details

• Type: single-family home
• Living area:
• Built: 1955
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3
• Parking places: 2

Amenities

WiFi
Heating
Dishwasher
Parking place
Air conditioning
Iron
TV
Laundry
Security cameras