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
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House for rent
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$42,000/moFees may apply
40471 Sand Dune Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
5beds
6,347sqft
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Singlefamily
Available now
Air conditioner
Laundry area laundry
6 Garage spaces parking
Central
What's special
Gated streetInteriors by darren brownExpansive golf course views
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Area, Dining Room, Office, Powder
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Built-Ins
- Laundry: Laundry Area
Features
- Breakfast Area, Family Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,347 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Open, Private
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated And Filtered, Pool, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 684020043
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Architectural
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable, Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Golf
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Gated, Golf Course, Laundry, Parking, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Mirage
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2025 | Price change | $42,000+7.7%$7/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #24-427651 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Price change | $39,000-13.3%$6/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-427651 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $45,000$7/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-427651 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2012 | Sold | $1,570,000-7.6%$247/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #21446375 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000$268/sqft |
Source: H K Lane Real Estate #21446375 Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: 92270
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rancho Mirage Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Nellie N. Coffman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10Rancho Mirage HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
