40380 Tonopah Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Listing broker / agent: Keller Williams Luxury Homes · Geoff McIntosh & Associates · CRMLS
MLS # 219151781DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 05:41 UTC
About this property
Perched above the valley floor in prestigious Thunderbird Heights, this exceptional contemporary estate embodies timeless desert glamour and modern luxury living in one of Rancho Mirage's most storied hillside enclaves. Developed in the early 1950s alongside the iconic Thunderbird Country Club, the neighborhood has long been a retreat for celebrities, presidents, and influential figures, and its legacy of discretion, prestige, and architectural distinction endures today.Spanning approximately 4,181 square feet on over half an acre, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded residence features three luxurious bedroom suites, four and one-half baths, and sweeping mountain and valley views. Built in 1997 and curated for today's lifestyle, the home seamlessly blends refined interiors with effortless indoor-outdoor living.The expansive great room, anchored by a fireplace and a full entertainer's bar with dishwasher, ice maker, and refrigerator, opens to a spectacular poolside terrace designed for entertaining and relaxation. Multiple conversation areas, two televisions, a saltwater pool and spa with gentle spillways, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with DCS grill, smoker, and Evo grill create a true resort-style experience.A stunning new custom kitchen showcases Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances, dual dishwashers, induction cooktop, double ovens, a full-size wine cooler, breakfast room, and adjacent formal dining. The primary retreat offers dual bathrooms, a large walk-in closet, an attached lounge, gym or office, and patio access with Chocolate Mountain views. Oversized ensuite guest rooms are positioned on the opposite wing with Santa Rosa Mountain vistas.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219151781DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 5 Baths
- Living area
- 4,181 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.54 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1997
More property detailsCollapse
Listing
- Days on market
- 55
Building
- Year built
- 1997
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Contemporary
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Elastomeric, Flat
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 3
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Retreat, Utility Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Wired For Sound, Main Level Primary, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 12
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, Electric Heat, In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Exterior features
- Barbecue
- Lot features
- Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Mountains, Panoramic, Pool
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Community features
- Gated
- Association amenities
- Controlled Access, Management, Pet Restrictions, Security, Cable Tv
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $8,266.00
- Association fee frequency
- Annually
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Rancho Mirage
- Middle / junior school
- Nellie N. Coffman
- High school
- Rancho Mirage
- High school district
- Palm Springs Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Rancho Mirage | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Cathedral City Elementary Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | K–5 | 2.7 mi |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | 6–8 | 3.0 mi |
| Altus Schools Coachella Valley (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Palm Desert | 7–12 | 3.4 mi |
| Cathedral City High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | 9–12 | 3.5 mi |
| James Earl Carter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 3.8 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 3.9 mi |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | 6–8 | 4.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
Check the California School Directory ↗Price and tax history
Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,999,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,999,999
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:47 | $2,999,999 |
MLS values are reported for this listing, not prior sales. Observation dates show when our importer saw an asking price, not when the MLS changed it. Up to 24 observations are retained; changes between refreshes may be missed. This is not a complete price or sales history.
Property taxes
Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.
Source: MLS feed. Only supplied tax years are shown, up to 10 years; this is not a county tax archive. Amounts may be corrected and taxes may change after purchase. Verify assessments and current taxes with the county. These values do not automatically fill the payment calculator.
Market trends in Rancho Mirage
Active residential homes for sale in Rancho Mirage, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
26 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 07:17 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
Payment calculator
Explore a fixed-rate loan scenario. The price comes from this listing; a 20% down payment and 30-year term are starting assumptions, not requirements. Enter your own interest rate—not APR—and estimated costs.
Illustration only—not a rate quote, preapproval, lending offer or affordability determination. Assumes equal monthly payments on a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan; no adjustable rates, interest-only periods or balloon payments. Excludes closing costs, utilities, maintenance, special assessments and other unentered costs. Actual payments and escrow can differ. Review a Loan Estimate with your lender.
Understanding homeownership costs — CFPB ↗