70255 Thunderbird Rd

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$4,180,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
7,709 Sq. Ft.
$542 / Sq. Ft.
7,709
Sq. Ft.
$542
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/21/22
Sold 7/21/22
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Description

Dave Duplanty Architects, 1980: The Charles & Anne Taylor home, perched at the crest of the guard gated community of Thunderbird Heights in Rancho Mirage, known as the playground to presidents & home to top entertainers & professional athletes. Considered one of the most, exclusive, prestigious, & historic neighborhoods in the greater Palm Springs desert area. This magnificent ~7700 square foot, Mid-Century Modern-style entertainers' 3 bed, 4 bath home with a 1 bed, 1 bath guest home is sited on...Dave Duplanty Architects, 1980: The Charles & Anne Taylor home, perched at the crest of the guard gated community of Thunderbird Heights in Rancho Mirage, known as the playground to presidents & home to top entertainers & professional athletes. Considered one of the most, exclusive, prestigious, & historic neighborhoods in the greater Palm Springs desert area. This magnificent ~7700 square foot, Mid-Century Modern-style entertainers' 3 bed, 4 bath home with a 1 bed, 1 bath guest home is sited on a ~.75 acre lot boasting spectacular panoramic Coachella valley lights and mountain views of the desert. Featured in Palm Springs Life Magazine in November 1985, the remarkable home has impressive grand volumes, massive open continuous living-spaces for entertaining, soaring high ceilings, & walls of sliding windows. Guests enter through a towering, covered courtyard pathway surrounded by a reflecting pool. Exquisite carved wooden entry doors open to extraordinary over-sized grand sunken living room w/ fireplace, wet bar, & spacious dining area are designed for large scale entertaining. Flanked on each end by massive primary & guest suites with luxurious spa baths, the vast interior living space includes a central chef's kitchen, breakfast area, den/office, family/game room, wine cellar, & an air-conditioned 20-x-40-foot full-size racquetball court. Guests can also play basketball, pickleball, badminton, squash, volleyball, or handball. The resort-style exterior amenities include a sparkling pool oasis, fountain, & raised spa, a stone fire pit, huge covered patio outdoor BBQ, kitchen, dining, and lounge, & a walk-up bar make outdoor entertaining enjoyable all year! The guest house features a full kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom. 4+ car garage and ample on-site parking for a car collector. A rare offering!
  1. Listed by Markus Canter • DRE #01810156 • Brokerage DRE #00625377 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California
  2. Listed by Cristie St. James • DRE #00949711 • Brokerage DRE #00625377 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California

Property Details for 70255 Thunderbird Road

Zoning
ESF
Style
Mid-Century
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Parcel Number
690085002
Living Area
7709
Source Living Area
Assessor
Area
Rancho Mirage (321)
Subdivision Name
Thunderbird Heights
LISTING CLOSED: 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 70255 Thunderbird Road

StatusSold
MLS #22-167179
Days on Market5
Taxes-
HOA Fees$5,605 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1980
Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
CountyRiverside County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Markus Canter, DRE #01810156; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Cristie St. James, DRE #00949711

Sold By BHG Desert Lifestyle Properties, Debbie Toohey, DRE #01260508; BHG Desert Lifestyle Properties, John Cyr, DRE #01384441

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Building Information for 70255 Thunderbird Road

Stories1Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF

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Property Information for 70255 Thunderbird Road

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA Amount: $5,605
  • HOA: Yes
  • Amenities: Gated Community Guard, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Builders Tract Name: Thunderbird Heights
  • Builders Tract Code: 3140
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Desert, Hills, Pool, Panoramic, Mountains, City Lights
  • View: Desert, Hills, Pool, Panoramic, Mountain(s), City Lights
  • Security Features: Gated Community with Guard
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: As Is
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.75
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 32670
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 4+ Car, Porte-Cochere, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Carport, Covered Parking, Driveway, Parking for Guests, Gated, Golf Cart
  • Total Parking: 10
  • Garage Spaces Total: 4
  • Carport Spaces Total: 3
  • Parking Features: Porte-Cochere, Direct Garage Access, Garage Door Opener, Carport, Covered, Driveway, Guest, Gated, Golf Cart Garage
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Atrium, Master Bathroom, Living Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Formal Entry
  • Rooms: Atrium, Bar, Dining Area, Patio Covered, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Guest House, Formal Entry, Patio Open, Powder, Other, Breakfast, Breakfast Bar, Lanai
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace Rooms: Fire Pit, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Stone Tile, Parquet
  • Equipment: Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Hood Fan
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Room
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Area
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, Breakfast Counter / Bar
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, Waterfall, Private
  • Pool Features: Heated, Waterfall, Private
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa: Above Ground, Heated, Private
  • Tennis: Yes
  • Tennis Court: Basketball, Private Sport Court, Other, Sport Court
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 06-16-2022

Property History for 70255 Thunderbird Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #22-167179

$4,180,000—
Jul 21, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #22167179

$4,180,000—
Jul 21, 2022

Sold

CLAW #22-167179

$4,180,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2022

Sold

SDMLS #22-167179

$4,180,000
07/21/2022

Sold

CRMLS #22167179

$4,180,000
07/21/2022

Sold

CLAW #22-167179

$4,180,000

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

Public Records for 70255 Thunderbird Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,300,500Additions$3,048,372Total$4,348,872
Tax Record2025$52,790 ($4,399 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.8Total Finished SqFt7,709 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,709 SqFtStories1Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1987ZoningESFCountyRIVERSIDEAPN690-085-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 70255 Thunderbird Road

This home is within Palm Springs Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rancho Mirage High
Public - 9 to 12
Desert Learning Academy
Public - K 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

Desert Learning Academy
PublicK to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Markus Canter, DRE #01810156; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Cristie St. James, DRE #00949711

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