PALM SPRINGS Built by the Alexander Construction Co. in 1959, this lowslung residence in the Racquet Club Estates enclave draws the eye with a butterfly roof and offbeat clerestory windows. Address: 325 E. Francis Drive, Palm Springs, 92262

Listed for: $550,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,295 square feet (9,583-square-foot lot)

Features: Vaulted and beamed ceilings; desert landscaping; swimming pool

About the area: In the 92262 ZIP Code, based on 39 sales, the median for single-family homes in December was $550,000, up 25% year over year, according to CoreLogic.