40516 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
$2,998,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
3,998
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,998,000
List Date:
10/01/2026
Last Modified:
10/23/2026
Overview
Description
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THUNDERBIRD HEIGHTS - OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11:30AM-2PM. CALL BEFORE ARRIVAL FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE (760)933-3377. A rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a remarkably original Hollywood Regency-influenced Mid-Century Desert Modern residence designed by noted architect Charles E. DuBois. Recognized for his distinctive residential work, DuBois helped shape Southern California's postwar modernist landscape with homes celebrating dramatic architectural forms, open interiors, natural materials, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Completed in 1969 and situated within prestigious, guard-gated Thunderbird Heights, this architecturally significant residence is set against a spectacular desert and mountain backdrop. Encompassing approximately 3,998 square feet on a generous 19,602-square-foot lot, the home offers three bedrooms, flexible office or gym space, and a two-car garage.
Inside, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a gracious floor plan create an impressive sense of scale. Remarkably preserved period details--including terrazzo floors and a dramatic stacked-stone fireplace--retain the character and craftsmanship of its era. The recently painted exterior provides a fresh canvas for the home's next chapter.
Remarkably intact and awaiting the thoughtful restoration it deserves, the residence offers an exceptional opportunity to honor DuBois' original vision while introducing sophisticated contemporary comforts.
For the discerning buyer, this is more than a renovation opportunity--it is the chance to become the next steward of an important desert modern residence and create an extraordinary architectural retreat in one of Rancho Mirage's most celebrated communities.
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Listing Details MLS# 219153506
General Property Information
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- 3/4 Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- Yes
- Approx SqFt
- 3998
- Total Baths
- 5
- SqFt Source
- Assessor
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Total Fireplaces
- 2
- Pool
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Description
- Attached
- Sprinklers
- No
- Building # of Stories
- Yes
- Lot Size Source
- Assessor
- Year Built
- 1969
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Cross Streets
- Thunderbird Rd @ Hwy 111
Property Features
Sale Type:
Standard
Listing Terms:
Cash; Cash to New Loan
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Lot Description:
Back Yard; Flag Lot; Front Yard; Landscaped; Lawn; Utilities Underground; Yard
Lot Location:
Hillside
View Type:
Mountain(s); Panoramic
Property Orientation Faces:
Front Door Faces West; Leisure Faces North
Other Structural Features:
None
Other Equipment:
Other
Property Condition:
Fixer
Fencing:
Block
Disclosures:
CC & R; Historical Design; Homeowners Association; Property As Is
Building Style:
Other
Levels:
Two
Entry Location:
Ground Level w/Steps
Unit Location:
Not Applicable
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator; Washer
Range Hood:
Yes
Warmer Oven Drawer:
Yes
Kitchen Features:
Corian Counters; Skylight(s)
Eating Areas:
Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room
Bedroom Features:
Walk In Closet
Bathroom Features:
2 Primary Baths; Powder Room; Shower & Tub; Shower Stall
Doors:
Double Door Entry
Exterior Construction:
Block; Stucco
Foundation:
Slab
Flooring:
Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Terrazzo
Cooling Type:
Air Conditioning; Central Air
Pool Location:
Private
Pool Construction:
Gunite; In Ground
Pool Description:
Fenced; Gunite; In Ground; Private
Heating:
Forced Air; None
Heating Fuel:
Natural Gas
Fireplace Location:
Living Room; Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Features:
Gas
Rooms:
Bonus Room; Den - Study; Dining Room; Formal Entry; Living Room
Interior Features:
Bar; High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Living Room Deck Attached
TV Services:
Cable TV
Laundry:
Laundry Area
Volt 220 Location:
In Kitchen; In Laundry
Security Safety:
24 Hour Security; Community; Gated Community
Disability Access:
No Interior Steps
Window Treatments:
Blinds
Roofing:
Rolled/Hot Mop
Patio Features:
Concrete Slab; Misters; Other
Utilities:
Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Water:
Water District
Water Heater Feature:
Gas
Parking:
Direct Entrance; Driveway; Garage Door Opener
Road Surface Type:
Asphalt
Association 1 Frequency:
Annually
Association Amenities:
Controlled Access; Pet Rules
Association Fees Include:
Cable TV
Association Pet Rules:
Assoc Pet Rules; Yes
Land Lease Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Location and Property Info
- APN
- 690104001
- Original List Price
- 2998000
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Street #
- 40516
- Street Name
- Tonopah
- Street Suffix
- Road
- County
- Riverside
- State
- CA
- Zip Code
- 92270
- Area
- 321 - Rancho Mirage
- Country
- US
Listing Info
- Exclusions of Sale
- None
- Short Term Rentals
- No
- Rental Restrictions
- Yes
- Will Consider Lease
- No
- School District
- Palm Springs Unified
- Elementary School
- Rancho Mirage
- Junior Middle School
- Nellie N. Coffman
- High School
- Rancho Mirage
Tax Info
- Tax Mello Roos
- No
Property Info
- Green Features
- No
- Golf Course Within Development
- No
- Senior Community
- No
- Gated Community
- Yes
- PUD Y/N
- No
- Total Monthly Association Fees
- 689
More Information
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2026-10-01
Water
- Water District Name
- CVWD
Parking SpacesInformation
- Total Garage Spaces
- 2
- Total Parking Spaces
- 6
HOA Information
- HOA
- Yes
- HOA Fee 1
- 8266
Association Information
- Association Name
- Thunderbird Property Owners Association
- Mgmt Company Email
- hstanley@drminternet.com
DPR
- DPR Eligible
- No
Documents
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Listing Agent:
Geoff McIntosh & Associates
Last Updated: October - 23 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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