$4,150,000

40286 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

5 beds |
5 baths |
4,200 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1958
1.05acre lot
3 car garage
$988/sqft
Listed 13 days ago

Property Description

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.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 Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 30, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Coldwell Banker Realty : (562) 494-4600
Listing Agent:: Geoff McIntosh : (760) 797-5197
MLS ID:: 219137855DA

General: Breakfast BarBreakfast AreaBlock WallsSeparate/Formal Dining RoomRecessed LightingUtility Room
Appliances: DishwasherGas CooktopDisposalGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange HoodVented Exhaust FanWater To Refrigerator
Laundry: Laundry Room
A/C: Central AirElectric
Heating: CentralForced AirNatural Gas

General: Guest HouseHeatedIn GroundPrivate
Other Structures: Guest House
Pool: GuniteIn Ground
Parking: Attached CarportDirect AccessDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerSide By SideParking spaces: 11

Roofing: Elastomeric
Windows: Skylight(s)
General: Stucco1Slab

HOA Amenities: Controlled AccessMaintenance GroundsSecurityCable TV8266.0Annually
Originating MLS: CRMLS_CDAR
School District: Palm Springs Unified
County: Riverside

Zoning: 690113006
View: Mountain(s)PanoramicPoolView
Fencing: BlockWrought Iron

Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank

Source: CRMLS_CDAR
Exclusions: Outdoor sculptures excluded.

This listing courtesy of Geoff McIntosh, Coldwell Banker Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Rancho Mirage Elementary School

42-985 Indian Trail Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270

Grades KG-5

1.30 miles away

Nellie N. Coffman Middle School

34603 Plumley Rd, Cathedral City, CA, 92234

Grades 6-8

2.97 miles away

Cathedral City High School

69250 Dinah Shore Dr, Cathedral City, CA, 92234

Grades 9-12

3.47 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.