1841 N Berne Dr., Palm Springs, CA

1841 N Berne Drive, Palm Springs is an exceptional 1959 Jack Meiselman home in Racquet Club Estates—one of approximately 350 Meiselman residences built in Palm Springs, making them significantly more scarce than the more ubiquitous Alexander homes. This meticulously preserved property showcases why Meiselman, who predated the Alexander Construction Company in Palm Springs, remains a coveted name among midcentury modern collectors.

The Meiselman Distinction

Jack Meiselman brought a builder’s pragmatism and a designer’s sensibility to Palm Springs residential development. His homes are distinguished by thoughtful spatial planning, particularly the separation of the primary suite from guest bedrooms—a layout that prioritizes privacy and livability. This 1959 residence exemplifies his approach: elegant restraint, quality construction, and an intuitive understanding of how architecture shapes daily life in the desert.

Architectural Character

The home greets visitors with a front atrium entry—a signature midcentury device that creates a moment of transition from public street to private sanctuary. Inside, classic Palm Springs design elements unfold: tongue-and-groove ceilings that add warmth and texture, clerestory windows that flood the space with diffused natural light while maintaining privacy, and a sleek fireplace that anchors the living area.

The primary suite features a generously sized walk-in closet with custom built-ins and an ideally appointed en suite bath. Two substantial guest bedrooms occupy the opposite end of the home, embodying Meiselman’s commitment to functional zoning that serves both family living and gracious hosting.

The Grounds: A True Palm Springs Estate

Set on an oversized 10,454-square-foot lot, this property offers a rare commodity in Palm Springs: space. The front approach features low-maintenance desert landscaping and decorative breeze block walls—those iconic perforated concrete screens that define midcentury Palm Springs aesthetics. A circular driveway, increasingly uncommon in the area, provides both practical convenience and that photogenic curb appeal that captures the era’s automotive optimism.

The expansive backyard has been developed as a private resort, featuring:

• A generous classic midcentury pool—deep and sized for actual swimming
• Covered outdoor lanai with bar for seamless entertaining
• Dedicated cabana and dining areas
• Productive citrus trees
• Abundant space for large gatherings
• Pool room with laundry facilities and custom storage

This is outdoor living at its most luxurious and authentic, with room to host, play, and simply be.

Racquet Club Estates

The neighborhood name says it all. Racquet Club Estates developed around the legendary Racquet Club, where Hollywood’s elite once gathered. Today, the area offers ideal access to world-class dining, shopping, hiking, golf, and cultural attractions, while maintaining the quiet, residential character that has defined it since the 1950s.

Notably, this property comes with no HOA fees and fee-simple land ownership—you own the land outright, a significant advantage over properties encumbered by land leases.

Turnkey Presentation

Offered fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy, this home requires nothing but your arrival. Whether as a primary residence, weekend retreat, or investment property, 1841 N Berne represents midcentury Palm Springs living at its most complete and compelling.

Builder: Jack Meiselman
Year Built: 1959
Neighborhood: Racquet Club Estates
Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2
Living Area: 1,200 SF | Lot Size: 10,454 SF (0.24 acres)