Extensively remodeled, restored and embellished by an owner with a keen eye for impeccable Mid-Century Modern design, this 1957 Thunderbird Heights estate in Rancho Mirage is available for the first time in more than 17 years. The turnkey residence includes premium furnishings, complete with vintage, bespoke and designer pieces. Walled and gated, private grounds extend approximately 32,670 square feet and cater to memorable entertaining with a zero-edge pool with Baja entry, spacious patios, a shade pavilion and sweeping mountain and valley views. Inspired landscaping reveals the talents of Marcello Villano, who has created stunning gardens including those at Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home. Interiors framed in walls of glass measure nearly 4,900 square feet and host five bedrooms and five- and one-half baths. Renowned throughout the Coachella Valley, architect Howard Lapham created the single-level residence, which offers outstanding scale and impressive interiors from designer Sheldon Harte. Views to the backyard and beyond greet guests in the foyer, which introduces gallery-sized living areas with high ceilings, poured-in-place terrazzo flooring throughout, original stone walls, Venetian plaster and custom lighting. The living room displays a fireplace and beautiful vistas, an intimate den presents a walk-in wet bar and leather-paneled wall, and the kitchen blends period style with modern convenience. Details include cedar ceilings in select locations, furnishings from Knoll, Artemide light fixtures, glass tiles imported from Italy, and Kelly Wearstler wallpaper. Showcased on the pages of ELLE Decor, this era-defining home treats everyone to comfort and privacy. A detached two-room guest house is privately situated close to the outdoor amenities. The primary suite offers two bathrooms, a stainless-steel soaking tub, cork-lined dressing room, and an exterior patio with rain shower. The estate's exceptionally exclusive address within guard-gated Thunderbird Heights is moments from Thunderbird Country Club's famous 18-hole golf course, and only minutes from downtown Palm Springs, its international airport, and endless recreational opportunities across the valley.
Under contract
Listing Provided by: Compass
$7,195,000
70662 Placerville Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
5beds
4,900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.75 Acres Lot
$6,677,800 Zestimate®
$1,468/sqft
$688/mo HOA
What's special
Impeccable mid-century modern designFurnishings from knollOriginal stone wallsKelly wearstler wallpaperSpacious patiosPoured-in-place terrazzo flooring throughoutVenetian plaster
- 34 days |
- 1,193 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2026 at 07:44am
Listing Provided by:
Nelson - Moe Group 760-502-6777,
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219144405PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Entry/Foyer, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Dining Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Electric Heat, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 690181008
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Security Gate, Gated Community, 24 Hour Security
- Subdivision: Thunderbird Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $688 monthly
Location
- Region: Rancho Mirage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,468/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,354,025
- Annual tax amount: $28,658
- Date on market: 3/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$6,677,800
$6.34M - $7.01M
$7,317/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Contingent | $7,195,000$1,468/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,195,000+299.7%$1,468/sqft |
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| 4/24/2009 | Sold | $1,800,000-5%$367/sqft |
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| 2/7/2009 | Price change | $1,895,000-11.9%$387/sqft |
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| 9/15/2008 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000-21.8%$439/sqft |
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| 8/31/2008 | Listing removed | $2,750,000$561/sqft |
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| 7/22/2008 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000+358.3%$561/sqft |
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| 4/30/1999 | Sold | $600,000+31.9%$122/sqft |
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| 3/22/1999 | Sold | $455,000+600%$93/sqft |
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| 3/3/1995 | Sold | $65,000$13/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,658 -1.7% | $2,354,025 +2% |
| 2024 | $29,155 -1% | $2,307,869 +2% |
| 2023 | $29,455 +1.5% | $2,262,618 +2% |
| 2022 | $29,032 +24.1% | $2,218,254 +24.1% |
| 2021 | $23,397 +17% | $1,787,618 +12% |
| 2020 | $19,998 +2.8% | $1,596,088 +3% |
| 2019 | $19,456 +3.9% | $1,549,600 +4% |
| 2018 | $18,720 +0.9% | $1,490,000 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $18,555 | $1,470,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $18,555 +3.7% | $1,465,000 |
| 2015 | $17,886 +4.4% | $1,465,000 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $17,138 | $1,387,000 -14.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,627,000 +19.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,360,000 +3.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,312,000 -5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,383,966 +60.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $860,825 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $843,947 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $827,400 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $811,177 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $795,272 +22.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $649,458 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $636,724 +2% |
| 2001 | $6,892 +2.5% | $624,240 +2% |
| 2000 | $6,724 | $612,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$43,952/mo
Principal & interest
$36249
Property taxes
$7015
HOA Fees
$688
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Neighborhood: 92270
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Rancho Mirage Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Nellie N. Coffman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 6/10Rancho Mirage HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
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