For salePrice cut: $155K (12/18)
$3,995,000
5beds
4,200sqft
40286 Tonopah Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
5beds
4,200sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1958
1.05 Acres
3 Attached garage spaces
$951 price/sqft
$8,266 annually HOA fee
What's special
Dual gated drivewaysSlump stone accentsAuthentic flagstone floorsPool home estateReimagined period-appropriate kitchenPanoramic mountain views
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 ...
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Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219137855DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 17, 2025 at 07:49pm
Listing Provided by:
Geoff McIntosh DRE #00966266 760-797-5197,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Cassandra Borja DRE #01384939 951-310-8181,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219137855DAOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Quarters, Great Room, Living Room, Sound Studio, Utility Room, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Utility Room
- Doors: Double Door Entry, French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,200 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 5
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 690113006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Elastomeric
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Security Gate, Gated Community
- Subdivision: Thunderbird Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Security, Cable TV
- HOA fee: $8,266 annually
- HOA name: Thunderbird Heights
- HOA phone: 760-346-1161
Location
- Region: Rancho Mirage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $951/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,184,840
- Annual tax amount: $26,611
- Date on market: 10/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Exclusions: Outdoor sculptures excluded.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Price change | $3,995,000-3.7%$951/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219137855 | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,150,000+97.6%$988/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219137855 | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Sold | $2,100,000+5%$500/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/30/2022 | Pending sale | $2,000,000$476/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #22-180221 | ||
| 7/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+116.2%$476/sqft |
Source: CLAW #22-180221 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,611 -1.7% | $2,184,840 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,072 -1% | $2,142,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $27,350 +71.2% | $2,100,000 +72.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$25,688/mo
Principal & interest
$19639
Property taxes
$3962
Other costs
$2087
Estimated market value
$3.50M - $3.87M
$3,683,500
$7,299/mo
Climate risks
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Rancho Mirage Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Nellie N. Coffman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 6/10Rancho Mirage HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rancho Mirage
- Middle: Nellie N. Coffman
- High: Cathedral City
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.