70149 Sonora Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
$5,850,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
4,693
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$5,850,000
List Date:
1/08/2026
Last Modified:
5/14/2026
Overview
Description
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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.
Listing Details MLS# 219140950
General Property Information
- Baths Full
- 4
- Baths 1/2
- Yes
- Living Area
- 4693
- BuildingAreaSource
- Appraiser
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Total Fireplaces
- Yes
- Pool
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Description
- Attached
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Building # of Stories
- Yes
- Lot Size Area
- 29621
- Lot Size Source
- Appraiser
- Year Built
- 1973
- Furnished
- Furnished
- CrossStreet
- Tonopah Rd
Property Features
Sale Type:
Standard
Listing Terms:
1031 Exchange; Cash; Contract; Conventional; Lease Option
View Type:
City Lights; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Pool
Other Structures:
Guest House Attached
Other Structural Features:
Premium Lot; Slab; Solar System Owned
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Irrigation:
Sprinkler System
Fencing:
Block; Stucco Wall
Disclosures:
Planned Development
Building Style:
Mid Century; Modern
Levels:
One
Entry Location:
Living Room
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Water Filter
Kitchen Features:
Marble Counters; Pantry
Eating Areas:
Breakfast Room; Dining Area; Formal Dining Room; Kitchen Island
Bedroom Features:
Primary Suite
Bathroom Features:
Powder Room
Exterior Construction:
Block
Flooring:
Terrazzo
Cooling Type:
Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Pool Location:
Private
Pool Construction:
In Ground
Pool Description:
Private; Salt Water
Heating:
Central; Fireplace(s)
Heating Fuel:
Natural Gas
Fireplace Location:
Living Room
Fireplace Features:
Decorative; Fire Pit
Rooms:
Breakfast; Dining Room; Family Room; Formal Entry; Walk In Pantry
Interior Features:
Bar; Block Walls; Brick Walls; Built-In Features; Dry Bar
TV Services:
Cable TV
Laundry:
Laundry Area
Security Safety:
24 Hour Security; Fire Alarm; Fire Sprinkler System; Security System Owned
Disability Access:
Other
Patio Features:
Awning(s); Brick - Tile; Concrete Slab; Covered
Sewer:
On Site
Parking:
Covered; Driveway; Garage Door Opener
Association 1 Frequency:
Monthly
Association Amenities:
Golf Course; Tennis Courts; Other
Contingent Upon:
Inspection
Land Lease Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Location and Property Info
- Parcel Number
- 690091009
- Listing Contract Date
- 2026-01-07
- Original List Price
- 5950000
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Street #
- 70149
- Street Name
- Sonora
- Street Suffix
- Road
- County
- Riverside
- State
- CA
- Postal Code
- 92270
- MLS Area
- 321 - Rancho Mirage
- Country
- US
Listing Info
- Exclusions
- Art work
- Short Term Rentals
- No
- Will Consider Lease
- Yes
Tax Info
- Tax Mello Roos
- No
Property Info
- Golf Course Within Development
- No
- Senior Community
- No
- Gated Community
- Yes
- Total Monthly Association Fees
- 672
- PUD Y/N
- Yes
More Information
Status Change Info
- StatusChangeDate
- 2026-04-10
- Purchase Contract Date
- 2026-03-26
- Close Date
- 2026-04-09
- Close Price
- 5850000
Parking SpacesInformation
- Total Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Total
- 10
HOA Information
- HOA Fee 1
- 672
- HOA
- Yes
DPR
- DPR Eligible
- No
Parking Spaces/Information
- RV
- None
Lot Location
- Cul-De-Sac
- Yes
Other Structures
- Guest House/Casita
- Yes
Disclosures
- CC & R
- Yes
Listing Office:
Compass
Listing Agent:
Matthew M Stauber
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


