Central Palm Springs neighborhood guide
A central neighborhood rich in Hollywood history and midcentury homes by many of Palm Springs’ best-known architects.
Location
The highlighted boundary shows the neighborhood’s position within the city’s full set of reporting areas.
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Area overview
Movie Colony East expanded as Palm Springs grew before and after World War II. Homes connected with E. Stewart Williams, Donald Wexler, Albert Frey, and other designers sit among properties once associated with performers and entertainment figures.
This is a concise orientation, not a boundary or property-level determination. Use the official neighborhood map for an address lookup.
Permit history
The solid line follows the City’s published density for Movie Colony East. The dashed line marks the 20% cap.
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| Month | Density | Registered | Available | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19.52% | 145 | 2 | 12 |
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Neighborhood names and boundaries can evolve. Confirm an address independently, then use the latest Sandvue report to understand the area’s current permit-availability snapshot.