40286 Tonopah Road

Property Overview
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.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1958
- Living area
- 4,200 sq ft
- Lot size
- 1.05 acres
- Parking
- 11 spaces
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Stories
- 1.0
- Days on market
- 97
- MLS status
- Active
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Breakfast Area
- Block Walls
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Recessed Lighting
- Utility Room
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Gas Cooktop
- Disposal
- Gas Water Heater
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Range Hood
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Water To Refrigerator
Parking
- Attached Carport
- Direct Access
- Driveway
- Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Side By Side
Pool
- Gunite
- In Ground
Lot
- Corner Lot
- Landscaped
- Yard
Security
- Security Gate
- Gated Community
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- Subdivision
- Thunderbird Heights
- HOA fee
- $8,266.00 annually
- Private pool
- Yes
- View
- Yes
Schools
- Elementary school
- Rancho Mirage
- Middle school
- Nellie N. Coffman
- High school
- Cathedral City
Utilities
- Heating
- Central,ForcedAir,NaturalGas
- Cooling
- CentralAir,Electric
- Sewer
- SepticTank
Location & Neighborhood
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