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

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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 219137855

General Property Information

Baths Full
5
Living Area
4200
BuildingAreaSource
Other
Fireplace
No
Pool
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Description
Attached
Sprinklers
No
Building # of Stories
Yes
Lot Size Acres
1.05
Lot Size Area
45738
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Year Built
1958
Furnished
Unfurnished
CrossStreet
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 Other Structural Features: Custom Built; Slab Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Fencing: Block; Wrought Iron Disclosures: 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 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 Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Central Air; Electric Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: Gunite; In Ground Heating: Central; Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Rooms: Breakfast; Dining Room; Great Room; Studio; Utility Interior Features: Block Walls; Recessed Lighting TV Services: Cable TV Laundry: Individual Room Security Safety: Automatic Gate; Security System Owned Disability Access: No Interior Steps Window Treatments: Custom Window Covering Roofing: Elastomeric Patio Features: Concrete Slab; Covered Utilities: Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Gas Parking: Attached Carport; Direct Entrance; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Side By Side 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

Parcel Number
690113006
Listing Contract Date
2025-10-30
Original List Price
4150000
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Street #
40286
Street Name
Tonopah
Street Suffix
Road
County
Riverside
State
CA
Postal Code
92270
MLS Area
321 - Rancho Mirage
Country
US

Listing Info

Exclusions
Outdoor sculptures excluded.
Short Term Rentals
No
Will Consider Lease
No
SchoolDistrict
Palm Springs Unified
Elementary School
Rancho Mirage
Middle Or Junior School
Nellie N. Coffman
High School
Cathedral City
Rental Restrictions
Yes

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos
No

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development
No
Senior Community
No
Gated Community
Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees
689
PUD Y/N
No

More Information

Status Change Info

StatusChangeDate
2026-04-09
Purchase Contract Date
2026-03-25
Close Date
2026-04-09
Close Price
3000000

Appliances

Other
Wine Cooler

Water

Water District Name
Cvwd

Parking SpacesInformation

Carport Spaces
2
Total Garage Spaces
3
Parking Total
11

HOA Information

HOA Fee 1
8266
HOA
Yes

Association Information

Association Name
Thunderbird Heights
Association Phone Number
(760)346-1161
Mgmt Company Email
Info@drminternet.com

DPR

DPR Eligible
No

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita
Yes

Disclosures

CC & R
Yes
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Geoff McIntosh
Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.