70551 TAMARISK LANE
RANCHO MIRAGE
This 1960 midcentury icon is a true showstopper. With its dramatic, sweeping gull-wing roofline—seemingly poised to take flight—the Maranz House is a dazzling architectural feat defined by bold angles and razor-sharp lines. Overlooking the third fairway of Tamarisk Country Club, the residence was designed by architect Val Powelson for mechanical engineer, artist, and Tastee-Freez founder Leo S. Maranz. Boasting a pedigree as legendary as its design, fabled developer Robert Alexander and four of the Marx Brothers were among the notable guests at Maranz’s housewarming party. Today, the property holds the distinction of being one of the first entries on Rancho Mirage’s Register of Historic Places, and its cinematic profile has made it a favorite backdrop for photo shoots, including a cover feature for Palm Springs Weekend.