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    • Listing Provided by: Compass
    $5,950,000

    70149 Sonora Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

    4beds
    4,693sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1973
    0.68 Acres Lot
    $5,477,900 Zestimate®
    $1,268/sqft
    $672/mo HOA

    What's special

    Deeply private resort-like experienceExpansive walls of glassExpansive open living spaceSoaring ceilingsSteel-beam trussesLuminous white mud brick
    Architectural Masterpiece in Thunderbird Heights. Set high above the desert floor, behind the gates of coveted Thunderbird Heights, this rare modern estate is a study in vision, privacy, and timeless design. Conceived by architects Ira Johnson, AIA, and George Ritter, AIA--proteges of modernist icon William Cody--the residence is a masterful 1970s reinterpretation of Cody's desert modernism, executed with precision and restraint. Spanning approximately 4,700 square feet, the home is defined by steel-beam trusses, expansive walls of glass, and luminous white mud brick--an architectural language that feels both grounded and ethereal. Thoughtfully composed sight lines frame sweeping 360-degree panoramas, from the Santa Rosa Mountains to the desert valley and city lights beyond. Each bedroom suite enjoys its own immersive view, creating a deeply private, resort-like experience. At the heart of the home, an expansive open living space unfolds beneath soaring ceilings, where floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between indoors and out. Light, landscape, and architecture converge in a serene, almost meditative flow--equal parts gallery and sanctuary. Set on over half an acre, the grounds are lush, mature, and impeccably curated, offering a quiet counterpoint to the dramatic elevation and views. This is not simply a residence--it is a private compound, designed for those who understand architecture as art. A rare opportunity to acquire a singular work of desert modernism--elevated, authentic, and quietly iconic.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 28, 2026 at 09:01pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Matthew Stauber DRE #02165628 760-217-1589,

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219140950DAMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Kitchen
      • Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
      Pantry
      • Features: Walk-In Pantry
      Heating
      • Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Brick Walls, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Bar, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry
      • Flooring: Tile
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room, Masonry
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 4,693 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 10
      • Parking features: Covered, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Covered
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground, Private, Salt Water
      • Spa features: In Ground, Private
      • Fencing: Block,Stucco Wall
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
      Lot
      • Size: 0.68 Acres
      • Features: Cul-De-Sac, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House, Guest HouseAttached
      • Parcel number: 690091009
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Modern
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Block
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1973

      Utilities & green energy

      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Gated
      • Security: Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Thunderbird Heights
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Golf Course, Other, Tennis Court(s)
      • HOA fee: $672 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Rancho Mirage

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,268/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $4,113,241
      • Annual tax amount: $49,863
      • Date on market: 1/7/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,1031 Exchange,Lease Option
      • Exclusions: Art work
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        Estimated market value

        $5,477,900

        $5.20M - $5.75M

        $8,232/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/29/2026Pending sale$5,950,000$1,268/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140950 Report a problem
        3/11/2026Contingent$5,950,000$1,268/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140950 Report a problem
        1/8/2026Listed for sale$5,950,000-2.4%$1,268/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140950 Report a problem
        6/5/2025Listing removed$6,095,000$1,299/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128609 Report a problem
        4/17/2025Listed for sale$6,095,000+60.4%$1,299/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128609 Report a problem
        5/28/2021Sold$3,800,000-8.4%$810/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219060205 Report a problem
        4/13/2021Pending sale$4,150,000$884/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219060205 Report a problem
        4/9/2021Listed for sale$4,150,000+56.6%$884/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219060205 Report a problem
        5/8/2018Sold$2,650,000-5.2%$565/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #17285848 Report a problem
        3/23/2018Pending sale$2,795,000$596/sqft
        Source: HK Lane Real Estate #17285848PS Report a problem
        3/2/2018Price change$2,795,000-6.7%$596/sqft
        Source: HK Lane Real Estate #17285848PS Report a problem
        11/3/2017Listed for sale$2,995,000+103.1%$638/sqft
        Source: HK Lane/Christie's Int'l #17285848PS Report a problem
        3/10/2016Sold$1,475,000-17.8%$314/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #15950647 Report a problem
        1/21/2016Pending sale$1,795,000$382/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only #15950647PS Report a problem
        10/16/2015Listed for sale$1,795,000+13%$382/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only #15950647PS Report a problem
        11/29/2014Listing removed$1,588,000$338/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214028325 Report a problem
        7/28/2014Listed for sale$1,588,000$338/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214028325 Report a problem
        6/17/2014Listing removed$1,588,000$338/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214013465 Report a problem
        4/11/2014Price change$1,588,000+6.8%$338/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214013465 Report a problem
        10/24/2013Price change$1,487,000-12.4%$317/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #21480998 Report a problem
        4/2/2013Listed for sale$1,697,000+81.5%$362/sqft
        Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #21473175 Report a problem
        3/11/2003Sold$935,000$199/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$49,863 -1.7%$4,113,241 +2%
        2024$50,729 -1%$4,032,590 +2%
        2023$51,252 +1.5%$3,953,520 +2%
        2022$50,514 +38.9%$3,876,000 +39.1%
        2021$36,369 +5.6%$2,785,622 +1%
        2020$34,426 $2,757,060 +2%
        2019-- $2,703,000 +76.1%
        2018$19,271 +1.5%$1,534,589 +2%
        2017$18,987 $1,504,500 +31.5%
        2016$18,987 +37.7%$1,143,928 +1.5%
        2015$13,791 +0.8%$1,126,747 +2%
        2014$13,680 $1,104,678 +0.5%
        2013-- $1,099,688 +4.6%
        2012-- $1,051,000 -0.6%
        2011-- $1,056,987 +0.8%
        2010-- $1,049,089 -0.2%
        2009-- $1,051,583 +2%
        2008-- $1,030,964 +2%
        2007-- $1,010,750 +2%
        2006-- $990,933 +2%
        2005-- $971,503 +167.2%
        2003-- $363,590 +2%
        2002-- $356,462 +2%
        2001$3,917 +2.5%$349,473 +2%
        2000$3,823 $342,622

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $36,020/mo
        Principal & interest
        $29547
        Property taxes
        $5801
        HOA Fees
        $672
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