40286 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
$3,000,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
4,200
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
45,738
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$3,000,000
List Date:
10/30/2025
Last Modified:
7/22/2026
Overview
Description
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A rare mid-century architectural gem in the Prestigious Thunderbird Heights, attributed to renowned architect Howard Lapham built in 1958. This nearly 4,200 sq ft Pool Home Estate offers a total of 5 Bedrooms and 5 Bathrooms. Included in this count are multiple guest accommodations including a Detached Studio Home as well as an attached Guest Home Casita. Ideal for entertaining, the home features authentic flagstone floors, slump stone accents, a reimagined period-appropriate kitchen, and panoramic mountain views from both north and south-facing patios.
The impressive yard is over an acre and offers room for expansion, a tennis court or the most spectacular yard in the Valley.
Enjoy modern comforts with updated HVAC and a newer roof, plus dual gated driveways for privacy and a grand sense of arrival. A 3-car garage and 2-car carport provide ample parking for collector vehicles and golf carts. Direct golf cart tunnel access to Thunderbird Country Club adds convenience and prestige.
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history in one of Rancho Mirage's most exclusive enclaves. Perfect for collectors, entertainers, and those seeking timeless design in a legacy community.
Listing Details MLS# 219137855
General Property Information
- Total Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Approx SqFt
- 4200
- Total Baths
- 5
- SqFt Source
- Other
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Description
- Attached
- Sprinklers
- No
- Building # of Stories
- Yes
- Lot Acres
- 1.05
- Lot Size Source
- Assessor
- Year Built
- 1958
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Cross Streets
- Placerville Rd / Tonopah Rd
Property Features
Sale Type:
Standard
Listing Terms:
Cash; Cash to New Loan; Conventional
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Lot Description:
Automatic Gate; Landscaped; Private; Utilities Underground; Yard
Lot Location:
Corner Lot
View Type:
Mountain(s); Panoramic; Pool
Property Orientation Faces:
Front Door Faces North; Leisure Faces South
Other Structures:
Cabana; Guest House/Casita
Other Structural Features:
Custom Built; Slab
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Fencing:
Block; Wrought Iron
Disclosures:
CC & R; Homeowners Association; Owner Has Real Estate License
Building Style:
Mid Century
Levels:
One
Entry Location:
Foyer; Ground Level - No Steps
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Exhaust Fan; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Line to Refrigerator
Range Hood:
Yes
Kitchen Features:
Quartz Counters
Eating Areas:
Breakfast Counter/Bar; Breakfast Room; Formal Dining Room
Doors:
Double Door Entry; French Doors; Sliding Doors
Exterior Construction:
Stucco
Foundation:
Slab
Flooring:
Other
Cooling Type:
Air Conditioning; Central Air; Electric
Pool Location:
Private
Pool Construction:
Gunite; In Ground
Pool Description:
In Ground
Heating:
Central; Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Natural Gas
Rooms:
Breakfast; Casita - Guest House; Dining Area; Dining Room; Great Room; Living Room; Studio; Utility
Interior Features:
Block Walls; Recessed Lighting
TV Services:
Cable TV
Laundry:
Individual Room
Security Safety:
Automatic Gate; Gated Community; Security System Owned
Disability Access:
No Interior Steps
Window Treatments:
Custom Window Covering; Skylight(s)
Roofing:
Elastomeric
Patio Features:
Concrete Slab; Covered
Utilities:
Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Water:
Water District
Water Heater Feature:
Gas
Parking:
Attached Carport; Direct Entrance; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Side By Side
Road Surface Type:
Asphalt
Association 1 Frequency:
Annually
Association Amenities:
Controlled Access; Maintenance Grounds
Association Fees Include:
Cable TV; Security
Association Pet Rules:
Assoc Pet Rules
Land Lease Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Location and Property Info
- APN
- 690113006
- Original List Price
- 4150000
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Street #
- 40286
- Street Name
- Tonopah
- Street Suffix
- Road
- County
- Riverside
- State
- CA
- Zip Code
- 92270
- Area
- 321 - Rancho Mirage
- Country
- US
Listing Info
- Exclusions of Sale
- Outdoor sculptures excluded.
- Short Term Rentals
- No
- Rental Restrictions
- Yes
- Will Consider Lease
- No
- School District
- Palm Springs Unified
- Elementary School
- Rancho Mirage
- Junior Middle School
- Nellie N. Coffman
- High School
- Cathedral City
Tax Info
- Tax Mello Roos
- No
Property Info
- Golf Course Within Development
- No
- Senior Community
- No
- Gated Community
- Yes
- PUD Y/N
- No
- Total Monthly Association Fees
- 689
More Information
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2026-04-09
- Pending Date
- 2026-03-25
- Closed Date
- 2026-04-09
- Closed Price
- 3000000
Casita Features
- Other
- N/A
Appliances
- Other
- Wine Cooler
Volt 220 Location
- Other
- HVAC
Water
- Water District Name
- Cvwd
Parking SpacesInformation
- Total Carport Spaces
- 2
- Total Garage Spaces
- 3
- Total Parking Spaces
- 11
HOA Information
- HOA
- Yes
- HOA Fee 1
- 8266
Association Information
- Association Name
- Thunderbird Heights
- Association Phone Number
- (760)346-1161
- Mgmt Company Email
- Info@drminternet.com
DPR
- DPR Eligible
- No
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent:
Geoff McIntosh
Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


