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3 Beds
5 Baths
3,998 sqft

$2,998,000

40516 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage CA, 92270

Price per sqft$749.87
Built in1969
Property size3,998 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 1, 2026

Updated 2 days ago

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.

$19,946/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $2,998,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
219153506DA

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.45 Acres

Other Property Details

Association Fee Frequency
Yearly
Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Pool
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

Listed by Geoff McIntosh & Associates, Keller Williams Luxury Homes, CA DRE 00966266

Listing Contact: (760) 933-3377 

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