70149 Sonora RD
Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270
$5,950,000
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,693 SqFt
0.68 Acres
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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–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.

Property Details

Price:
$5,950,000
MLS #:
219140950DA
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Thunderbird Heights
Neighborhood:
321ranchomirage
Listed Date:
Jan 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
4,693
Lot Size:
29,621 sqft / 0.68 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1973
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Interior

Appliances
DW, FZ, WP, GO, GS, HOD
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE
Heating
GAS, CF, FIR

Exterior

Architectural Style
MOD
Construction Materials
BLK
Other Structures
GH, GHA
Parking Spots
10
Security Features
_24HR, FSDS, FS, GC

Financial

HOA Fee
$672
HOA Frequency
MO

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Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Rancho Mirage as of Jan 20, 2026
147
Single Family Listed
57
Avg DOM
557
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,928,243
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    Located in the Thunderbird Heights subdivision, 70149 Sonora RD Rancho Mirage CA is a Single Family for sale in Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270. It is listed for $5,950,000 and features 4 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 4,693 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1973. The current price per square foot is $1,268. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Rancho Mirage is $557. The average listing price for Single Family in Rancho Mirage is $1,928,243.

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