Devo Co-Founder Slashes Price of Mid-Century Modern Gem in Palm Desert

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When it comes to the price of his Mid-Century Modern home in Palm Desert, CA, Devo co-founder Gerald Casale has opted to whip it good. He’s smacked the ask down, from a reasonable $1.5 million to an even more reasonable $1.2 million.

Built and designed in 1963 by the architectural team of Patten and Wild, the 3,218-square-foot desert home is in pristine condition. Casale is a Mid-Century Modern aficionado who spent seven years restoring the Richard Neutra–designed Kuns residence in the Hollywood Hills.

“It’s perfect for someone who really appreciates midcentury architecture and wants something with the original details still intact,” says listing agent Gregg Fletcher of The Agency in Palm Springs.

Devo co-founder Gerald Casale’s Palm Desert, CA, home

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Living room

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The agent singled out period details such as the Japanese step-down tub with the original tile, and the textile block wall. Other ’60s-era details include cork and slate floors, beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a split-rock fireplace, and rare glass walls.

Bathroom with original tile

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Although it’s popular these days, the open floor plan isn’t a new concept. It’s a common feature of Mid-Century Modern homes, and this single-story is a prime example with its four bedrooms, each with its own bath, located off the open living area.

Master bedroom

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Both the main kitchen and prep kitchen have retained their cork flooring, although the appliances have been updated. The pastel-colored tile in the bathrooms has also been well-preserved.

Off the main house is the guest quarters with a kitchen and enclosed patio and yard, which also has backyard access to the Pebble Tec saltwater pool, fountain, succulents garden, and fire pit. Both the front yard and backyard have landscaping with gravel, palm trees, desert rocks, and succulents.

Guesthouse/office

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Pool

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The 69-year-old singer and bass player bought the home in 2005 for the same price it’s currently offered for—$1.2 million. So why is he letting his Mid-Century Modern gem go?

Fletcher says Casale is spending more time at his vineyard in the wine country.

Throughout his career, Casale has been a man who has worn many hats, including the red energy dome that became Devo’s trademarks. Over the years, he added the titles of singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and video director to his resume.

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