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.
Property Details
Price:
$3,895,000
MLS #:
219137855DA
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Thunderbird Heights
Neighborhood:
321ranchomirage
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
School District:
Palm Springs Unified
Elementary School:
Rancho Mirage
Middle School:
Nellie N. Coffman
High School:
Cathedral City
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, MW, RF, WLR, GS, GWH, HOD, VEF
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA, ELC
Heating
FA, GAS, CF
Laundry Features
IR
Exterior
Construction Materials
STC
Other Structures
GH
Parking Spots
11
Roof
ELS
Security Features
AG, GC
Financial
HOA Fee
$8,266
HOA Frequency
ANU
Map
Community
- Address40286 Tonopah RD Rancho Mirage CA
- SubdivisionThunderbird Heights
- CityRancho Mirage
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92270
Subdivisions in Rancho Mirage
- Big Sioux 32103
- Blue Skies
- Blue Skies 32105
- Casas de Seville
- Clancy Estates
- DaVall Estates 32121
- Del Webb RM
- Desert Braemar
- Desert Island
- Desert Island 32123
- Desert Ranch Estates 32124
- Escala
- La Residence
- La Terraza Monterey Estates
- La Terraza Vintage Estates
- La Terraza Vintage Estates 32136
- Lake Mirage Racquet Club 32138
- Lake Mirage Racquetball Club
- Magnesia Falls Cove
- Mira Vista
- Mira Vista 32145
- Mirada Estates
- Mirada Estates 32143
- Mirage Estates 32146
- Mission Hills Country Club
- Mission Hills Country Club 32148
- Mission Hills East
- Mission Hills East/Deane Homes 32149
- Mission Hills/Fairway1862
- Mission Hills/Lake Front
- Mission Hills/Lake Front 32150
- Mission Hills/Oakmont Estates 32153
- Mission Hills/Westgate 32155
- Mission Pointe
- Mission Ranch
- Mission Shores 32158
- Morningside Country
- Mountain View Villas 32161
- Palm Court
- Rancho Las Palmas C.
- Rancho Mirage C.C.
- Rancho Mirage C.C. 32169
- Rancho Mirage Racquet Club
- Rancho Mirage Rc
- Rancho Mirage Resort
- Rancho Mirage Resort 32172
- Revelle at Clancy Ln
- RM Mobile Home Es
- Santo Tomas
- Santo Tomas 32178
- Serrano
- St. Augustine
- Sterling Ridge
- Sunrise C.C.
- Sunrise C.C. 32185
- Sunrise Country Club
- Tamarisk C.C.
- Tamarisk C.C. 32186
- Tamarisk Heights
- Tamarisk Rancho 32189
- Tamarisk View Estate
- Tamarisk West
- The Estates At RM
- The Springs C.C.
- The Springs C.C. 32198
- Thunderbird C.C.
- Thunderbird C.C. 32199
- Thunderbird Heights
- Thunderbird Heights 32201
- Thunderbird Palms 32203
- Thunderbird Terrace
- Thunderbird Villas
- Victoria Falls
- Victoria Falls 32211
- Villaggio On Sinatra
- Vista Mirage 32215
- Waterford-420
- Wilshire Palms
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Rancho Mirage as of Mar 06, 2026
488
Single Family Listed
108
Avg DOM
358
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,345,052
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Thunderbird Heights subdivision, 40286 Tonopah RD Rancho Mirage CA is a Single Family for sale in Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270. It is listed for $3,895,000 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 $927. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Rancho Mirage is $358. The average listing price for Single Family in Rancho Mirage is $1,345,052.
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