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.
Property Details
Price:
$4,150,000
MLS #:
219137855DA
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Thunderbird Heights
Listed Date:
Oct 30, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
4,200
Lot Size:
45,738 sqft / 1.05 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1958
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Schools
Elementary School:
Rancho Mirage
Middle School:
Nellie N. Coffman
High School:
Cathedral City
Interior
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
Cooling
Electric, Central Air
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Block Walls, Recessed Lighting
Window Features
Skylight(s)
Exterior
Association Amenities
Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Cable TV, Security
Fencing
Block, Wrought Iron
Foundation Details
Slab
Garage Spaces
3.00
Lot Features
Yard, Landscaped, Corner Lot
Parking Features
Attached Carport, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Direct Garage Access, Side by Side
Pool Features
Gunite, In Ground
Roof
Elastomeric
Security Features
Automatic Gate, Gated Community
Sewer
Conventional Septic
Spa Features
Heated, Private, In Ground
Stories Total
1
View
Mountain(s), Pool, Panoramic
Financial
Association Fee
8266.00
Utilities
Cable Available
Map
Community
- Address40286 Tonopah Road Rancho Mirage CA
- SubdivisionThunderbird Heights
- CityRancho Mirage
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92270
Subdivisions in Rancho Mirage
- Artisan
- Bella Clancy
- Big Sioux
- Blue Skies
- Casas de Seville
- Chalet Palms
- Chalet Palms 32109
- Clancy Lane
- Coronado RM
- Cotino
- Del Webb RM
- Desert Braemar
- Desert Island 32123
- Desert Ranch Estates
- Desert Ranch Estates 32124
- Desert Village
- Estilo
- Iridium
- Ivy League Estates
- Key Largo
- La Residence
- La Terraza Palacio
- La Terraza Vintage Estates
- La Toscana
- Lake Mirage Rac Club
- Lake Mirage Rac Club – 2550
- Lake Mirage Racquet Club 32138
- Lake Mirage Racquetball Club
- Lark 8
- Los Altos
- Magnesia Falls Cove
- Magnesia Falls Cove 32142
- Makena
- Mira Vista
- Mirada Estates
- Mirage Cove
- Mirage Estates 32146
- Mission Hills Country Club
- Mission Hills Country Club 32148
- Mission Hills East
- Mission Hills East/Deane Hms
- Mission Hills East/Deane Homes 32149
- Mission Hills/Fairway
- Mission Hills/Legacy-Oakhurst
- Mission Hills/Legacy-Oakhurst 32152
- Mission Hills/Oakmont Estates
- Mission Hills/Westgate
- Mission Hills/Westgate 32155
- Mission Pointe
- Mission Ranch
- Mission Shores
- Mission Wells
- Morningside Country
- Mountain View Villas
- Mountain View Villas 32161
- Park Mirage
- Presidential Estates
- Rancho Estates
- Rancho Las Palmas C.
- Rancho Las Palmas C.
- Rancho Las Palmas C.C. 32168
- Rancho Mirage C.C.
- Rancho Mirage C.C. 32169
- Rancho Mirage Cove
- Rancho Mirage Cove 32170
- Rancho Mirage Racquet Club
- Rancho Mirage Rc
- Rancho Mirage RC 32171
- Rancho Mirage Resort
- Revelle at Clancy Ln
- Revelle at Clancy Ln 60030
- Ridgeview Estates 32174
- RM Mobile Home Es
- San Marino
- Santo Tomas
- Siena Vista Estates
- Small Mountain
- St. Augustine
- Sterling Cove
- Sterling Ridge
- Sunrise C.C.
- Sunrise C.C. 32185
- Tamarisk C.C.
- Tamarisk Gardens
- Tamarisk Heights
- Tamarisk Ridge
- Tamarisk View Estate
- Tamarisk View Estates 32191
- Tamarisk West
- The Colony
- The Estates At RM
- The Renaissance
- The Springs C.C.
- The Springs C.C. 32198
- The Springs Country Club
- Thunderbird C.C.
- Thunderbird C.C. 32199
- Thunderbird Estates
- Thunderbird Heights
- Thunderbird Heights 32201
- Thunderbird Terrace
- Thunderbird Villas
- Tierra Del Sol
- Tuscany
- Tuscany 32208
- Versailles
- Victoria Falls
- Viento
- Villaggio On Sinatra
- Villas of Mirada
- Vista Mirage
- Vista Mirage 32215
- Waterford-420
- White Sun Estates
- Wilshire Palms
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Rancho Mirage as of Nov 28, 2025
332
Single Family Listed
90
Avg DOM
545
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,997,012
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Thunderbird Heights subdivision, 40286 Tonopah Road Rancho Mirage CA is a Single Family for sale in Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270. It is listed for $4,150,000 and features 5 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 4,200 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1958. The current price per square foot is $988. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Rancho Mirage is $545. The average listing price for Single Family in Rancho Mirage is $1,997,012.
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