70149 Sonora Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- $5,850,000
- 4
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 4,693
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $5,850,000
- List Price
- $5,950,000
- Closing Date
- Apr 09, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 219140950DA
- Year Built
- 1973
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Living Sq. Ft
- 4,693
- Lot Size
- 29,621
- Acres
- 0.68
- Lot Location
- Cul-De-Sac, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
- Days on Market
- 77
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Modern
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
- Neighborhood
- Thunderbird Heights
Property Description
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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Additional Information
- HOA
- Yes
- HOA Fee
- 672
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Association Amenities
- Golf Course, Other, Tennis Court(s)
- Other Buildings
- Guest House, Guest House Attached
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool Description
- In Ground, Private, Salt Water
- Fireplace Description
- Decorative, Living Room, Masonry
- Heat
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- View
- City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
- Exterior Construction
- Block
- Patio
- Brick, Concrete, Covered
- Garage Spaces Total
- 3
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Brick Walls, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Bar, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry
- Attached Structure
- Attached
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Levels
- One
- Parking Spaces
- 10
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Matthew Stauber (matt.stauber@compass.com) from Listing Office: Compass.
Listing sold by Nelson - Moe Group from Compass
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