70149 Sonora Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (MLS # 219140950)

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PRICE $5,950,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 4
BATHS 5
HOME SIZE 4,693 sqft
LOT SIZE 29,621.00 ac

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"”protégés 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.

DAYS ON MARKET 67 LAST UPDATED 3/11/2026
TRACT Thunderbird Heights YEAR BUILT 1973
COMMUNITY 321 - Rancho Mirage GARAGE SPACES 3.0
COUNTY Riverside STATUS Conditional
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
AREA 321 - Rancho Mirage
CONSTRUCTION Block
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Central, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Natural Gas
HOA DUES 672
INTERIOR Bar, Built-In Features, Dry Bar
LOT 29621 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Cul-De-Sac
LOT DIMENSIONS 29621.0
PARKING Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Attached
POOL Yes
POOL DESCRIPTION In Ground, Private, Salt Water
STORIES 1
STYLE Mid Century, Modern
SUBDIVISION Thunderbird Heights
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
WATER None
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