Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs Is the Week’s Most Popular Home
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Elvis and Priscilla Presley‘s honeymoon hideaway in Palm Springs, CA, is this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®.
The current owners renovated the 4,695-square-foot home they bought for $2.6 million back in 2020, and have now listed it for $5,650,000. It’s here where The King and his queen spent four days in 1967 on a brief honeymoon before Elvis had to return to work on a movie.
In addition to the music legend’s house, you also clicked on a massive lodge high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Dolly Parton‘s former Tennessee home, and a New York farmhouse featured in last year’s Parade of Homes.
For a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes, simply scroll on down.
10. 60 N High St, Bridgton, ME
Price: $150,000 starting bid
Why it’s here: Listed for auction through Nov. 15, the John Calvin Stevens Home once operated as the Mansion House Bed-and-Breakfast. It’s now a four-bedroom, single-family home.
The 1898 build features many period details, including wide-plank floors, built-ins, an ornate mantel, and several fireplaces. The 4-acre lot also includes a Gibraltar aluminum pool and a large barn once used as an antiques shop.
With the necessary permits and approvals required, the house could be transformed back into a B&B.
9. 2514 Valley Dr, Nedrow, NY
Price: $264,900
Why it’s here: Some things are not as they appear on the outside, and this old-style carriage home is a prime example.
Built in 1890, the cozy three-bedroom home has been entirely renovated. The spacious kitchen now features granite countertops, exposed brick, and a coffee bar. The upstairs bathroom has an infinity shower and a double vanity with a window in between the mirrors.
The exterior could use a little touch-up.
8. 3412 Lakewood Dr, Flint, MI
Price: $147,500
Why it’s here: Midcentury modern fanatics will love this lakefront Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house with a funky “Where the Wild Things Are”–themed bathroom.
Built in 1951, the three-bedroom home boasts soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and lots of storage space.
Located across the street from Flint Golf Club, the home sits on 2.24 acres on a peninsula that juts into Thread Lake.
The home, which is being offered as is and priced to sell, is pending sale after just nine days on the market.
7. 409 E North St, Morris, IL
Price: $325,000
Why it’s here: This beautiful Victorian is offered at an equally beautiful affordable price.
Built in 1905, the three-bedroom home has been well-maintained over the years. Original details include the high ceilings, ornate woodwork, pocket doors, and beautiful staircase. The 3,000-square-foot house features a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and a butler’s pantry with lots of cabinets.
The property comes with a detached three-car garage and a fenced “doggy area.”
6. 20281 Rock Creek Rd, Cassville, MO
Price: $209,900
Why it’s here: Calling all nature lovers: This cozy, two-bedroom cabin features just 700 square feet of space, but it sits on 22 acres of land that abuts a national forest.
A suspension bridge leads to this secluded retreat. The interior, built in 1985, was a labor of love for the owners. The floor plan features hand-laid brick, wood flooring, an antique kitchen sink, and a vintage gas stove.
The budget price apparently caught one buyer’s eye, as the property already has a pending offer.
5. 1907 Flattop Cliffs Dr, Linville, NC
Price: $29,750,000
Why it’s here: Known as the Lazy Bear Lodge, this sprawling 10,065-square-foot home sits high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Accompanied by 5.86 acres and gorgeous views, the five-bedroom home features an array of luxurious amenities, from the exposed stone walls to the hand-carved wood details. The interior combines Western art with European and Adirondack influences.
The majestic mountaintop retreat also comes with a separate building called the Folly House. Designed for entertaining, it features accordion doors, which open the kitchen, dining, and living areas to spectacular views. And the Hobbit House has a golf simulator, wet bar, and sauna.
4. 933 Millican Grove Rd, Sevierville, TN
Price: $3,500,000
Why it’s here: This farmhouse on 62 acres was once in the possession of a country superstar.
Lee and Avie Lee Parton bought the three-bedroom home in 1984. After their death in 2003, their daughter Dolly took ownership of the sprawling property before selling it to a family friend.
Built in 1917, the home is currently in operation as an event venue known as Red Top.
3. 225 Lexi Ln, Baldwinsville, NY
Price: $1,550,000
Why it’s here: This enormous farmhouse was featured in last year’s Parade of Homes, an annual event of the Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York showcasing some of the area’s top builds.
Built in 2021, the six-bedroom home boasts 7,533 square feet of luxury living. The stunning primary suite features a private balcony and oversized shower. Other amenities include three fireplaces, a soundproof media room, a second kitchen, and a two-story living room.
On the lower level are a guest suite and walk-out access to a swimming pool and hot tub.
2. 499 Anderson Rd, Whitesboro, TX
Price: $1,295,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1977, this home was gutted and now boasts modern amenities.
The 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home has two fireplaces, a wine cellar, walk-in pantry, and game room. The living room features a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace.
A metal shop can also be found on the 8.54-acre property.
1. 1350 Ladera Cir, Palm Springs, CA
Price: $5,650,000
Why it’s here: This four-bedroom home is where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their brief honeymoon in 1967. After an extensive and tasteful renovation, the honeymoon hideaway drew a lot of attention on social media this week.
Built in 1960 for Robert and Helene Alexander of the famed Alexander Construction company, the spaceship-like home was called the “House of Tomorrow” by Look magazine in 1962.
It now features a modern design, including four circular pods with the main portion of the home jutting out from a stepped waterfall.
The grand staircase leads to a glass-enclosed primary suite where you can take in the spectacular mountain views.
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