Pending

40780 Thunderbird RD

Rancho Mirage CA, 92270

$3,800,000


$1,094.47 per sqft

Pending

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,472 sqft

Residential

Built in 1967

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.

219123787DA

MLS ID

January 29, 2025

Listed

February 22, 2025

Updated

Interior Features

Total Stories

1


Bedrooms

3


Total Bathrooms

3


Full Bathrooms

1


Three-Quarter Bathrooms

2


Interior Features

Built-Ins, Dry Bar, High Ceilings (9 Feet)


Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Refrigerator, Washer


Laundry Description

Laundry Area


Floor Description

Carpet, Marble


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

See Through Dining, Living Room, Patio


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Air Conditioning, Central


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Central

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.48 Acres


Roof

Flat, Foam


Sewer

Septic Tank


Patio And Porch

Awning


Security

24 Hour, Gated


Window

Window Blinds

Other Property Details

Area Name

Rancho Mirage


Days on Market

23


Association Fee

$8,063


Association Fee Frequency

Yearly


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Attached, Circular Driveway, Door Opener, Driveway, Garage Is Attached, On street


Parking Total

4


View

Yes


View Description

Mountains, Panoramic, Pool


County

Riverside


Water Source

Water District


Pool

Yes


Pool Features

Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt/Saline

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

2/21/2025

Pending

2/7/2025

Under contract

Listed by Corinne Zajac with Equity Union
Listing Contact: (760) 902-0239 

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