40516 Tonopah Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Listing broker / agent: Keller Williams Luxury Homes · Geoff McIntosh & Associates · CRMLS
MLS # 219153506DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 05:55 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219153506DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 5 Baths
- Living area
- 3,998 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.45 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1969
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 17
Building
- Year built
- 1969
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Rolled Hot Mop
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Fixer
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 2
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Den, Entry Foyer, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Bar, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, None
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, See Remarks
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Panoramic
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Community features
- Gated
- Association amenities
- Controlled Access, Pet Restrictions, 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
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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 | 3.9 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.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,998,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,998,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:03 | $2,998,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Rancho Mirage
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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