40286 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

About this single-family home

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.

Listing description from the April 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$3,000,000

Sold April 2026 · listed $3,895,000, orig. $4,150,000, on market October 2025 · MLS #219137855DA · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Geoff McIntosh · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty · Contact: (562) 494-4600 · Bought with: James Dienes · Redfin Corporation

$2,100,000

Sold August 2022 · listed $2,000,000, on market July 2022 · MLS #22180221 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Martha Hunt · Listing Office: The Agency · Contact: 424-230-3700 · Bought with: Fred Dapp · The Agency

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