40286 Tonopah Rd

$3,995,000
Price
4,200 Sq. Ft.
$951 / Sq. Ft.
4,200
Sq. Ft.
$951
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Geoff McIntosh • DRE #00966266 • Coldwell Banker Realty
  2. Listed by Cassandra Borja • DRE #01384939 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 40286 Tonopah Road

Architectural Style
Mid Century
Subdivision Name
Thunderbird Heights
Carport Spaces
2.00
Garage Spaces
3.00
View
Mountain(s), Pool, Panoramic
Furnished
Unfurnished
Cross Street
Placerville Rd / Tonopah Rd
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2025 11:38 PM

Property Details for 40286 Tonopah Road

StatusActive
MLS #219137855
Days on Market69
Taxes-
HOA Fees$689 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1958
Lot Size1.05 AC / 45,738 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Geoff McIntosh, DRE #00966266; Coldwell Banker Realty, Cassandra Borja, DRE #01384939
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Building Information for 40286 Tonopah Road

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size1.05 AC / 45,738 SF

Payment Calculator

$21,746 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,471

Property Taxes

$2,218

HOA Dues

$57

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Property Information for 40286 Tonopah Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • City: Rancho Mirage
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Take HWY 111 East passed Country Club and turn right on to Thunderbird rd. Talk to guard, enter and turn right on to Boothill Rd and then left on Tonopah. Property on your left. Cross Street: Placerville Rd / Tonopah Rd.
  • Elementary School: Rancho Mirage
  • High School: Cathedral City
  • School District: Palm Springs Unified
  • Levels: One
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nellie N. Coffman
  • Area: 321 - Rancho Mirage
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3447
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unparsed Address: 40286 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Walk Score: 0
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Direct Entrance, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Security
  • AssociationFeeFrequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: $8,266.00
  • Association Name: Thunderbird Heights
  • Association Phone: 760-346-1161
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 13 MB 021/039 THUNDERBIRD RANCH 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Private, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.05
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 45,738.00
  • Lot Size Area: 45,738.00
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number: 690113006
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Entry Location: Foyer,Ground Level - No Steps
  • Exclusions: Outdoor sculptures excluded.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
  • Cooling: Electric, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Water District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita, Cabana
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete Slab, Covered
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private, Gunite
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Elastomeric
  • Security Features: Automatic Gate, Gated Community, Security System Owned
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub, Private, In Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Living Area: 4,200.00
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Custom Window Covering, Skylight(s)
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Property History for 40286 Tonopah Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

GPSMLS #219137855

$3,995,000—
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #219137855DA

$3,995,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

GPSMLS #219137855

$4,150,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219137855

$3,995,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219137855DA

$4,150,000—
Aug 5, 2022

Sold

CLAW #22-180221

$2,100,000—
Aug 5, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #22180221

$2,100,000—
Aug 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495218864

$2,100,000

+4.9% / yr

Jul 30, 2022

Pending

CRMLS #22180221

—
Jul 30, 2022

Pending

CLAW #22-180221

—
Jul 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22180221

$2,000,000—
Jul 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22-180221

$2,000,000—
Nov 22, 2014

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #21205017DA

—
May 4, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156280312

$925,000—
Apr 25, 2005

Withdrawn / Cancelled

GPSMLS #21205017

$925,000—
Mar 4, 2005

Pending

CRMLS #21205017DA

—
Mar 2, 2005

Price Change

GPSMLS #21205017

$925,000—
Mar 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21205017

$825,000—
Jan 31, 2005

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21205017DA

$825,000—
Jul 25, 2002

Expired

GPSMLS #21126320

$710,000—
Jan 25, 2002

Price Change

GPSMLS #21126320

$795,000—
Jan 25, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21126320DA

$795,000—
Jan 25, 2002

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21126320

$710,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Price Change

GPSMLS #219137855

$3,995,000
12/17/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #219137855DA

$3,995,000
10/30/2025

Price Change

GPSMLS #219137855

$4,150,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219137855

$3,995,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219137855DA

$4,150,000
08/05/2022

Sold

CLAW #22-180221

$2,100,000
08/05/2022

Sold

CRMLS #22180221

$2,100,000
08/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495218864

$2,100,000

+4.9% / yr

07/30/2022

Pending

CRMLS #22180221

—
07/30/2022

Pending

CLAW #22-180221

—
07/18/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22180221

$2,000,000
07/18/2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22-180221

$2,000,000
11/22/2014

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #21205017DA

—
05/04/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156280312

$925,000
04/25/2005

Withdrawn / Cancelled

GPSMLS #21205017

$925,000
03/04/2005

Pending

CRMLS #21205017DA

—
03/02/2005

Price Change

GPSMLS #21205017

$925,000
03/02/2005

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21205017

$825,000
01/31/2005

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21205017DA

$825,000
07/25/2002

Expired

GPSMLS #21126320

$710,000
01/25/2002

Price Change

GPSMLS #21126320

$795,000
01/25/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21126320DA

$795,000
01/25/2002

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21126320

$710,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40286 Tonopah Road

Taxable ValueLand$655,452Additions$1,529,388Total$2,184,840
Tax Record2025$26,610 ($2,218 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,118 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,118 SqFtStories1Lot Size45,738 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1975ZoningESFCountyRIVERSIDEAPN690-113-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40286 Tonopah Road

This home is within Palm Springs Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rancho Mirage High
Public9 to 12

Mt. San Jacinto High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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40286 Tonopah Road is a single family home for sale in Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. This property was listed for sale on October 30, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $3,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 69 days and was last sold on August 5, 2022. This listing's school district is Palm Springs Unified School District. Nearby schools include Rancho Mirage Elementary School, Nellie N. Coffman Middle School and Rancho Mirage High. 40286 Tonopah Road is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 4,200 sqft single family home built in 1958.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Geoff McIntosh, DRE #00966266; Coldwell Banker Realty, Cassandra Borja, DRE #01384939

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