Set within the iconic Old Las Palmas neighborhood - long favored by Hollywood's elite and prized for its close proximity to downtown Palm Springs' restaurants, retailers, and entertainment - this ultra-private Hollywood Regency residence captures the essence of classic desert living on an estate-sized lot with magnificent mountain views. Originally designed by Robert Marx, son of Gummo Marx of the legendary Marx Brothers, this residence carries a subtle Hollywood lineage that reflects the glamour and creative spirit of its era. A formal entry framed by floor-to-ceiling glass introduces interiors filled with light and connection to the outdoors. The expansive living room, anchored by a gas fireplace, opens to the backyard through sliding glass doors flanked by floor to ceiling windows while an adjacent formal dining room and adjacent bar create a natural flow for gatherings. A separate family room offers additional living space, also oriented toward the lush, private grounds. The kitchen is thoughtfully positioned for both function and flow, offering a casual sitting area, generous storage, and a dedicated space with built-in wine refrigeration - ideal for both everyday living and entertaining support. The bedroom layout offers flexibility and separation. The Primary Suite opens to the backyard and features a spa-like bath and walk-in closet. Bedrooms Two and Three enjoy west-facing exposure with direct outdoor access and a shared bath, while Bedroom Four (currently styled as an entertainment suite) can easily adapt to a variety of uses and the plumbing is already in place to add an ensuite bath. Outside, mature landscaping surrounds the home, creating a private resort-like setting. The south-facing front yard captures stunning mountain views, while the backyard offers space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the desert. A rare opportunity to reimagine a classic Hollywood Regency residence in one of Palm Springs' most prestigious and desired neighborhoods.
Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.
When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.
Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.
Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.
When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.
Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.
Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.
Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.
