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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Schools
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
Map
Community
- Address70149 Sonora RD Rancho Mirage CA
- SubdivisionThunderbird Heights
- CityRancho Mirage
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92270
Subdivisions in Rancho Mirage
- Big Sioux 32103
- Blue Skies
- Blue Skies 32105
- Casas de Seville
- Clancy Estates
- DaVall Estates 32121
- Del Webb RM
- Desert Braemar
- Desert Island
- Desert Island 32123
- Desert Ranch Estates 32124
- Escala
- La Residence
- La Terraza Monterey Estates
- La Terraza Vintage Estates
- La Terraza Vintage Estates 32136
- Lake Mirage Racquet Club 32138
- Lake Mirage Racquetball Club
- Magnesia Falls Cove
- Mira Vista
- Mira Vista 32145
- Mirada Estates
- Mirada Estates 32143
- Mirage Estates 32146
- Mission Hills Country Club
- Mission Hills Country Club 32148
- Mission Hills East
- Mission Hills East/Deane Homes 32149
- Mission Hills/Fairway1862
- Mission Hills/Lake Front
- Mission Hills/Lake Front 32150
- Mission Hills/Oakmont Estates 32153
- Mission Hills/Westgate 32155
- Mission Pointe
- Mission Ranch
- Mission Shores 32158
- Morningside Country
- Mountain View Villas 32161
- Palm Court
- Rancho Las Palmas C.
- Rancho Mirage C.C.
- Rancho Mirage C.C. 32169
- Rancho Mirage Racquet Club
- Rancho Mirage Rc
- Rancho Mirage Resort
- Rancho Mirage Resort 32172
- Revelle at Clancy Ln
- RM Mobile Home Es
- Santo Tomas
- Santo Tomas 32178
- Serrano
- St. Augustine
- Sterling Ridge
- Sunrise C.C.
- Sunrise C.C. 32185
- Sunrise Country Club
- Tamarisk C.C.
- Tamarisk C.C. 32186
- Tamarisk Heights
- Tamarisk Rancho 32189
- Tamarisk View Estate
- Tamarisk West
- The Estates At RM
- The Springs C.C.
- The Springs C.C. 32198
- Thunderbird C.C.
- Thunderbird C.C. 32199
- Thunderbird Heights
- Thunderbird Heights 32201
- Thunderbird Palms 32203
- Thunderbird Terrace
- Thunderbird Villas
- Victoria Falls
- Victoria Falls 32211
- Villaggio On Sinatra
- Vista Mirage 32215
- Waterford-420
- Wilshire Palms
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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