40555 Sand Dune Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$12,750,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 7,280 Status: Closed
Current Price: $12,750,000 List Date: 2/28/2022 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Overview

Description

With sensational mountain and golf course views from its privately gated 3-acre setting within Rancho Mirage's storied and prestigious Thunderbird Country Club, this legendary Mid-Century Modern masterpiece presents a once-in-lifetime opportunity. Built for Belgian Ambassador Leonard Firestone of Firestone Tires, the sprawling Firestone Estate melds walls of glass, steel-beam construction and appreciated privacy into a sublime setting. The residence has been faithfully and painstakingly restored inside and out to showcase the talents of renowned architect William Pereira, whose portfolio includes the futuristic Theme Building at LAX and San Francisco's Transamerica Pyramid. With 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths in nearly 7,280 square feet, the open and airy single-level design displays frameless floor-to-ceiling windows, walls of slide-away glass, luxurious guest accommodations, and an impressive entrance with glass and metal doors. A private courtyard encourages fun and relaxation with a pool ...

Listing Details MLS# 219074642

General Property Information

Baths Full
6
Living Area
7280
BuildingAreaSource
Assessor
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Pool
Yes
Garage
No
Sprinklers
No
Building # of Stories
Yes
Lot Size Area
130680
Lot Size Source
Other
Year Built
1958
Furnished
Unfurnished
CrossStreet
Country Club Dr

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan View Type: Golf Course; Mountain(s) Disclosures: None Levels: Ground Flooring: Mixed Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Central Air Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: In Ground Pool Description: Private Heating: Forced Air Fireplace Location: Living Room Fireplace Features: Gas Rooms: Entry; Great Room Parking: Attached Carport; Covered Association 1 Frequency: Annually Association Amenities: Other Contingent Upon: Other Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

Parcel Number
684050008
Listing Contract Date
2022-02-28
Original List Price
12750000
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Street #
40555
Street Name
Sand Dune
Street Suffix
Road
County
Riverside
State
CA
Postal Code
92270
MLS Area
321 - Rancho Mirage
Country
US

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals
No
Will Consider Lease
No

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos
No

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development
Yes
Senior Community
No
Gated Community
Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees
433
PUD Y/N
No

More Information

Status Change Info

StatusChangeDate
2022-03-01
Purchase Contract Date
2022-03-01
Close Date
2022-03-01
Close Price
12750000

Parking SpacesInformation

Carport Spaces
6
Parking Total
12

HOA Information

HOA Fee 1
5200
HOA
Yes

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid
Yes
Listing Office: Compass
Listing Agent: Nelson - Moe Group
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.