45450 Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Listing broker / agent: The Agency · Mauricio Umansky · CRMLS
MLS # 26989269 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 05:49 UTC
About this property
A rare architectural fortress and trophy asset adjacent to El Paseo, IMAGO spans ~17,355 SF of museum-grade interior volume across a 37,312 SF lot. Purpose-engineered with a heavy steel superstructure, glulam beam architecture, shear-wall systems, and reinforced load-bearing foundations, this "Desert Industrial" landmark provides structural durability far beyond traditional stucco construction. The interior features soaring 28-foot entry clearance, clear-span exhibition space, an 11,035 SF ground-floor showroom, and a fully appointed 6,310 SF upper-level residential loft. Outdoor programming includes 30+ dedicated parking spaces, a 6,000 SF sculpture garden with reflection pool, and a 3,500 SF upper terrace engineered for monumental weight loads. Situated in Palm Desert's flexible Downtown Edge (DE) zoning district with a 2.0 FAR, the property represents an ideal plug-and-play opportunity for rapid adaptive reuse. The established structural core allows for immediate vertical expansion up to 40 feet (3 stories) without foundation work or site clearing, drastically reducing build out costs and accelerating time-to-market ROI. High-value conversion pathways include an exclusive automotive sanctuary/private vault, boutique hospitality retreat, corporate/brand flagship, cultural foundation, or wellness destination.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26989269
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Commercial Sale
- Lot size
- 0.89 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2000
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Listing
- Days on market
- 30
Building
- Year built
- 2000
- Building stories
- 2
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 30
Fees & lease terms
- Association fee
- $0.00
Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altus Schools Coachella Valley (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Palm Desert | 7–12 | 0.3 mi |
| George Washington Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | 6–8 | 1.6 mi |
| Palm Desert High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | Not reported | 2.2 mi |
| James Earl Carter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 2.3 mi |
| Rancho Mirage Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Rancho Mirage | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 4.6 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $10,000,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $10,000,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:58 | $10,000,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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