Donna Reed’s Former Palm Springs Home Hits The Market For $4.8 Million
The former Palm Springs home of actress Donna Reed is on the market for $4.8 million.
Reed, known for “It’s a Wonderful Life” and her Academy Award-winning role in “From Here to Eternity”, owned the property from 1955 to 1966 during the height of her television career. Much of that time coincided with her starring role in “The Donna Reed Show”.
Located in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, the home reflects both its early architectural roots and its mid-century Hollywood ties.
Property Highlights
Price: $4.8 Million
Location: Palm Springs, California
Size: 4,341 square feet
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Notable Features: Brick interior and exterior detailing, natural wood finishes, mountain views, balcony, pool, landscaped gardens
First Look at Reed’s Historic Home
Reed’s former home is part of Palm Springs’ Old Las Palmas neighborhood, an area known for its concentration of early residential architecture and ties to Hollywood’s mid-century era.
Its design reflects a blend of prewar and postwar influences, starting at the front entrance, where its unique use of brick first makes an appearance.
Stepping Inside
Inside, the use of brick continues, also paired with wood finishes and tile details. The layout follows a traditional residential plan, with rooms arranged to connect indoor living areas to the surrounding outdoor spaces.
Each of the home’s main living areas is built to accommodate both everyday use and hosting, with most positioned to take advantage of natural light and views of the surrounding landscape.
Outside, the property includes landscaped gardens that provide places to lounge in the shade, as well as a large round pool positioned at the center of the backyard.
Overall, the grounds are designed to support both relaxation and entertainment, with plenty of space for seating and movement across the patio.
Video Tour
For a more in-depth look at the landscaping that lines the outdoor spaces and the small architectural details that set it apart, you can watch this video from Kevin Totems.
You’ll get to see the different brick-lined paths that roam through the property, leading up a few Spanish-style steps to the pool terrace where the structure of the house fully comes into view.
Final Thoughts
Reed’s time in the home ties it directly to one of the most recognizable eras of her career, giving the property a place not just in Palm Springs history, but in Hollywood’s broader legacy.
Its preservation over the years has maintained both the architectural character and the cultural context that defined the desert’s mid-century growth, keeping the home closely aligned with the period in which it first gained prominence.
For a future buyer, the home offers a well-maintained historic residence with clear ties to a celebrated figure, paired with the design and setting that continue to define Palm Springs living.
