Da Vaal Estates Home Tour: Midcentury Modern Marvel

Join us for an exclusive tour of the iconic Da Vaal Estates, a midcentury Modern architectural gem located in the Tamarisk Country Club area. Designed in 1960 by renowned architect Val Powelson and built by contractor Robert Marx, this unique condo development is often referred to as the original Desert-X.

Da Vaal Estates consists of five one-story, four-unit condominium buildings, each ingeniously based on a four-pointed star. Remarkably, there are no common walls between the units; the only shared space is at the core of each "X," where a 150-square-foot private storage area can house a golf cart and recharging outlets. This innovative design provides homeowners with exceptional privacy and a spacious atmosphere.

Nestled on a two-and-a-half-acre site that was once a grapefruit orchard, Da Vaal Estates retains its original fruit trees, enhancing the community's unique charm. Powelson's aversion to right angles is evident in the design, with each unit featuring a distinctive layout. At one end, a triangle contains the master suite with a dressing room and a fashionable Roman tub. At the other end, another triangle houses the guest bedroom and bathroom suite. The open-plan living area spans a spacious 32 feet from point to point, featuring an open bar kitchen, a fireplace, and walls of glass offering stunning views of the private yard and community grounds. A steep, beamed tongue-and-groove ceiling rising to 14 feet adds dramatic flair to the interior.

Today, Da Vaal Estates remains true to its midcentury Modern roots, offering a rare glimpse into the innovative design and timeless elegance of the era. Don't miss this opportunity to explore one of the desert's most unique and historically significant communities during Modernism Week 2025.

$65

Things To KnowAges 13 and older
Indoor and outdoor activity
Private homes are not wheelchair accessible
Pets and animals not permitted
Photography permitted at discretion of host
No food or drinks permitted in homes
Free neighborhood street parking
Walking activity with exterior and/or interior steps
Restrooms not available
Interior/exterior tour
No smoking or e-cigarettes

Important InformationPlease do not park in front of mailboxes or driveways.
The organizer of this event is Da Vaal HOA.

Check-in Location Da Vaal Estates
37800 Da Vall Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270View Map

Photo Credits: Courtesy of Da Vaal HOA {"locationAddressVisibility":"visible"}