Graceland West - Elvis Presley's House (Former)

Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs home known as “Graceland West,” was built in 1946 and is located at 845 West Chino Canyon Road in Palm Springs. It was designed by renowned Swiss architect Albert Frey, often considered the father of “desert modernism,” who had once worked with pioneering modern architect Le Corbusier. Elvis purchased the estate in 1970 for $105,000, and owned the 5,040-square-foot home for seven years, notably recording nine songs there, including “Sweet Angeline,” “Are You Sincere?,” “Blue Spanish Eyes,” and “I Miss You.” Daughter Lisa Marie was two years old when the family moved in, although they usually only spent three months a year there. Though Elvis and Priscilla lived together for a time in the house, Graceland West is more closely associated with Elvis’ bachelor days after his 1973 divorce. During those years, Elvis added an entertainment room, a personal bedroom suite, and a sauna, and built a roof over the 16-person jacuzzi to deter photographers in helicopters from taking photos. Elvis spent his last birthday at the estate on January 7, 1977.

After news of Elvis' death, fans broke into this home and stole many of his belongings.

After Presley died, Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons bought the home, and sold it in 1981 for $500,000.