Elrod House is a Mid-Century Modern house in Palm Springs, California, and a filming location for Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Built in 1968, it was designed by John Lautner, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Michael J. Kilroy.
Location: Southridge, Palm Springs, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Southridge, Palm Springs, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0185, SRC-0186 - Designed by John Lautner
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0185, SRC-0186 - Built in 1968
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0185, SRC-0186 - Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0187, SRC-0186, SRC-0438, SRC-0614 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed 2016, ref. 16000169); City of Palm Springs Class 1 Historic Site
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0185, SRC-0188, SRC-2963 - Appeared in Diamonds Are Forever (movie, 1971) — as Willard Whyte's mansion / summer house
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0187, SRC-0186, SRC-0439 - Owned by Michael J. Kilroy (2003–2016)
confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0187, SRC-4291, SRC-7253, SRC-0439, SRC-9336
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0185 — California Office of Historic Preservation – 2016 Actions Taken (SHRC) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0186 — The Elrod House flyer (John Lautner Foundation / listing broker) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0187 — Elrod House – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0188 — Elrod House – Wikidata (Q2256116) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0438 — Sun at Six — Elrod House by John Lautner (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0439 — James Bond Lifestyle — Elrod House, Palm Springs filming-location reference (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0614 — Dezeen — John Lautner's concrete domed Elrod House overlooks Coachella Valley (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2963 — National Park Service – NPGallery, National Register asset detail (NRIS 16000169) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4291 — yahoo.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7253 — Fox News Real Estate: Iconic Elrod House in Palm Springs in foreclosure (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9336 — The John Lautner Foundation — "Elrod House to be Listed for Sale Next Week" (28 Jan 2016) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Diamonds Are Forever filmed?
Elrod House, in Palm Springs, California, is a real-world filming location used for Diamonds Are Forever.
Who designed Elrod House?
Elrod House was designed by John Lautner.
Where is Elrod House located?
Elrod House is located in Palm Springs, California.