40516 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Listed by: geoff mcintosh & associates, cassandra borja
Office: keller williams luxury homes
MLS#:219153506
Source:CA_DAMLS
Price summary
- Price:$2,998,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$749.87
- Monthly HOA dues:$688.83
About this home
OPEN FRIDAY AND SUNDAY 11:30A-2P - CALL FOR GATE 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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Home facts
- Year built:1969
- Subdivision & Development:Thunderbird Heights
- Listing ID #:219153506
- Added:8 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 09, 2026 at 03:07 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo
- Dining Description:Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Formal Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Powder Room, Shower & Tub, Shower Stall
- Kitchen Description:Corian Counters, Range Hood, Skylight(s)
- Bedroom Description:Walk In Closet
- Living area:3,998 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Air Conditioning, Central Air, Electric
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Rolled/Hot Mop
- Year built:1969
- Building area:3,998 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.45 Acres
- Lot Features:Flag Lot, Hillside, Utilities Underground
- Construction Materials:Block, Stucco
- Exterior Features:Concrete Slab Patio, Misters Patio
- Foundation Description:Slab
- Levels:1 Story, Two Levels
Schools
- High school:Rancho Mirage
- Middle school:Nellie N. Coffman
- Elementary school:Rancho Mirage
Utilities
- Water:Water District
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,998,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$749.87
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Laundry Area
- Amenities:24 Hour Security, Blinds, Cable TV, Community, Gated Community
- Pool features:Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Private
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Direct Entrance, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces:2
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