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Listed by: Corinne Zajac, Equity Union
$3,800,000
● House - Off Market

40780 Thunderbird Road

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
3,472 Ft²
$19,331
Est. Monthly
$672
HOA / Fees
1.21%
Cap Rate

About This Property

The very pinnacle of midcentury style, a desert retreat created by a renowned architect for a movie star and his cover-girl wife in 1964, there is simply no other home like The Dillman House.  Situated on a coveted lot high up in sought-after, privacy-gated Thunderbird Heights, no other midcentury house of this integrity exists today, one that reflects such a golden moment in Hollywood history.The minimalist, L shaped design perfectly maintains its architecturally significant origins, has qualified for Mills Act designation and preserves its legacy for generations to come.  Seemingly endless walls of glass flawlessly integrate outdoor living areas into the indoors, deep overhangs and use of natural materials; Italian marble pavers outdoors blend seamlessly into the polished indoor marble.  Uninterrupted desert and mountain views from almost every room are the icing on the cake.The current owners have preserved and enhanced every aspect of Bradford Dillman and Suzy Parker's desert escape, maintaining architect Christer Barlund's vision while accommodating today's desire for energy efficiency (34 owned solar panels). Complete privacy is ensured by unique design, and effortless entertaining is assured via the sunken conversation pit, expansive bar and terrarium garden.Commanding a prime, hillside lot in one of the desert's pre-eminent neighborhoods, the residences of Thunderbird Heights have been frequented by every president from Eisenhower to Obama.
Unit Size
3,472 Ft²
Days on Market
57 days
Land Size
0.48 acres
Price per sqft
$1,094
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
$672
Year Built
1967

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Last updated: 2 years ago (CRMLS #219123787DA)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 27, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jan 23, 2025 Listed by Equity Union $3,800,000
Listed by Equity Union

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1967
  • Effective Year Built: 1967
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 13
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 782
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 8

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20,909
  • Total Building Area: 6,974
  • Gross Building Area: 6,974
  • Building Area: 3,332
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,332
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 5
  • Water Service: 6

Building

  • Building Type: 4
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: THUNDERBIRD RANCH 2
  • Land Acres: 0000000480
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: MA-20
  • State Land Use Code: R01
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 68 MB 024/076 THUNDERBIRD RANCH 2

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Palm Springs Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 045103

Zoning

  • Zoning: ESF

Geography

  • Parcel: 690-190-005
  • Lot: 68
  • Municipality: RANCHO MIRAGE
  • Latitude: 33.7515
  • Longitude: -116.434

    Address

  • Full Address: 40780 Thunderbird Rd
  • Address - House Number: 40780
  • Address - Street Name: Thunderbird
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Rancho Mirage
  • Carrier Code: C002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3437
  • Zip Code: 92270

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 3,332
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $540,880
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 017-001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1821
  • Valuation Date: Jan 31, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 76
  • Final Value: 1,718,130
  • High Value: 2,031,098
  • Low Value: 1,405,161

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $2,750,670

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $404,959
  • Assessed Land Value: $100,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $304,959

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 16, 2012
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 31, 2012
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2012-0252163
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 27, 1993
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Nov 10, 1993
  • Previous Sale Amount: $480,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 21
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 40780 Thunderbird Road built and last sold?
The property at 40780 Thunderbird Road was built in 1967 and last sold on May 16, 2012 for $1,250,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 40780 Thunderbird Road is $3,772,388.
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