40471 Sand Dune Rd Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Rancho Mirage Area
5
Beds
8.5
Baths
6,347
Sq Ft
1.37
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Attached Guest House
- Gated Community
- 1.37 Acre Lot
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Golf Course View
- Living Room with Fireplace
About This Home
The Ford Estate, former residence of President Gerry and Betty Ford, is one of the most important pieces of architecture in Rancho Mirage. The 7000 sq ft house sits on Hole 13 of prestigious Thunderbird Colf Course. Designed by famed architect, Welton Becket, this estate has an 1100 sq ft primary bedroom/bathroom and 4 luxurious en suite guestrooms. There is a fully private pool & cabala with an incredible lounge area complete with firepit and expansive golf course views. The property was fully renovated/restored by world class architects Marmol Radziner (Neutra Kaufman House, John Lautner Garcia House) with interiors by Darren Brown. On a gated street with close proximity to the exclusive country clubs of Rancho Mirage, Big Horn etc. Minutes from historical downtown Palm Springs and high end shopping/restaurants of El Paseo in Palm Desert. Seasonal availability
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1979 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 1.37 Acre Lot
- West Facing Home
- Gated Home
- Property is zoned ESF
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Property Views
- Golf Course
- Mountain
Interior Spaces
- 6,347 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Furnished
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Alarm System
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Powder Room
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Heated Spa
Additional Homes
- Attached Guest House
Utilities
- Air Conditioning
- Central Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $45,000
- Tenant pays for janitorial service
- Rent includes electricity, gas, water, pool, gardener, cable TV, trash collection
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 684-020-043
Community Details
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Security
- Gated Community
Map
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 08/24/25 | Price Changed | $42,000 | +7.7% | $7 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Price Changed | $39,000 | -13.3% | $6 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/14/2024 08/14/24 | For Rent | $45,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 03/22/2012 03/22/12 | Sold | $1,675,000 | -1.4% | $265 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/03/2012 02/03/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/23/2012 01/23/12 | For Sale | $1,699,000 | -- | $269 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
About the Listing Agent
A seasoned real estate professional with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff Kohl is consistently recognized among the top-tier real estate agents on L.A.’s Westside. With an extensive portfolio of properties in Southern California, Jeff splits his time between the Beverly Hills and Palm Springs/Palm Desert offices as The Agency’s Director of Architectural Properties Los Angeles and Desert Communities.
Born and raised in the beautiful town of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Jeff attended the
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Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 24-427651
APN: 684-020-043
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