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 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 Provided By:
Coldwell Banker Realty
Geoff McIntosh

Address

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Address: 40286 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA
City: Rancho Mirage
State/county: California
Zip/Postal Code: 92270
Area: 321 - Rancho Mirage

Details

Updated on July 22, 2026 at 10:45 pm

Property ID 219137855DA
Price $3,895,000
Property Size 4200 sqft
Land Area 45738 sqft
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Year Built 1958
Property Type Single Family Home
Property Status Sold

Additional details

Garage Spaces 3.00
Full Bathrooms 5
Original Price 4150000.00
Cooling Electric,Central Air
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air,Central
Interior Features Block Walls,Recessed Lighting
Kitchen Appliances Quartz Counters
Parking Direct Garage Access,Driveway,Side by Side,Garage Door Opener,Attached Carport
Pool Y/N 1
Roof Elastomeric
Sewer Conventional Septic
Stories 1
Utilities Cable Available
View Mountain(s),Pool,Panoramic