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Sold for $5,850,000
    • Listed by: Compass • Matthew Stauber • Contact: 760-217-1589
    Bought with: Compass
    $5,850,000

    70149 Sonora Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

    4beds
    4,693sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1973
    0.68 Acres Lot
    $5,883,700 Zestimate®
    $1,247/sqft
    $8,232 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,883,700

    $5.35M - $6.47M

    $8,232/mo

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    What's special

    Deeply private resort-like experienceExpansive walls of glassExpansive open living spaceSoaring ceilingsSteel-beam trussesLuminous white mud brick
    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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    Listed by:

    Matthew Stauber DRE #02165628 760-217-1589,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Nelson - Moe Group

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219140950DAMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Dining Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Kitchen
    • Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
    Pantry
    • Features: Walk-In Pantry
    Heating
    • Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Brick Walls, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Bar, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room, Masonry
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,693 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 10
    • Parking features: Covered, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Covered
    • Exterior features: Fire Pit
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: In Ground, Private, Salt Water
    • Spa features: In Ground, Private
    • Fencing: Block,Stucco Wall
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
    Lot
    • Size: 0.68 Acres
    • Features: Cul-De-Sac, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
    Details
    • Additional structures: Guest House, Guest HouseAttached
    • Parcel number: 690091009
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Modern
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Block
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1973

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated
    • Security: Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Thunderbird Heights
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Golf Course, Other, Tennis Court(s)
    • HOA fee: $672 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Rancho Mirage

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,247/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $4,113,241
    • Annual tax amount: $49,863
    • Date on market: 1/7/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,1031 Exchange,Lease Option
    • Exclusions: Art work

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/9/2026Sold$5,850,000-1.7%$1,247/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #219140950DA Report a problem
    3/29/2026Pending sale$5,950,000$1,268/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140950 Report a problem
    3/11/2026Contingent$5,950,000$1,268/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140950 Report a problem
    1/8/2026Listed for sale$5,950,000-2.4%$1,268/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140950 Report a problem
    6/5/2025Listing removed$6,095,000$1,299/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128609 Report a problem
    4/17/2025Listed for sale$6,095,000+60.4%$1,299/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128609 Report a problem
    5/28/2021Sold$3,800,000-8.4%$810/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219060205 Report a problem
    4/13/2021Pending sale$4,150,000$884/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219060205 Report a problem
    4/9/2021Listed for sale$4,150,000+56.6%$884/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219060205 Report a problem
    5/8/2018Sold$2,650,000-5.2%$565/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #17285848 Report a problem
    3/23/2018Pending sale$2,795,000$596/sqft
    Source: HK Lane Real Estate #17285848PS Report a problem
    3/2/2018Price change$2,795,000-6.7%$596/sqft
    Source: HK Lane Real Estate #17285848PS Report a problem
    11/3/2017Listed for sale$2,995,000+103.1%$638/sqft
    Source: HK Lane/Christie's Int'l #17285848PS Report a problem
    3/9/2016Sold$1,475,000-17.8%$314/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/21/2016Pending sale$1,795,000$382/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only #15950647PS Report a problem
    10/16/2015Listed for sale$1,795,000+13%$382/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only #15950647PS Report a problem
    11/29/2014Listing removed$1,588,000$338/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214028325 Report a problem
    7/28/2014Listed for sale$1,588,000$338/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214028325 Report a problem
    6/17/2014Listing removed$1,588,000$338/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214013465 Report a problem
    4/11/2014Price change$1,588,000+6.8%$338/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #214013465 Report a problem
    10/24/2013Price change$1,487,000-12.4%$317/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #21480998 Report a problem
    4/2/2013Listed for sale$1,697,000+81.5%$362/sqft
    Source: Thunderbird Only LLC. #21473175 Report a problem
    3/11/2003Sold$935,000$199/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$49,863 -1.7%$4,113,241 +2%
    2024$50,729 -1%$4,032,590 +2%
    2023$51,252 +1.5%$3,953,520 +2%
    2022$50,514 +38.9%$3,876,000 +39.1%
    2021$36,369 +5.6%$2,785,622 +1%
    2020$34,426 $2,757,060 +2%
    2019-- $2,703,000 +76.1%
    2018$19,271 +1.5%$1,534,589 +2%
    2017$18,987 $1,504,500 +31.5%
    2016$18,987 +37.7%$1,143,928 +1.5%
    2015$13,791 +0.8%$1,126,747 +2%
    2014$13,680 $1,104,678 +0.5%
    2013-- $1,099,688 +4.6%
    2012-- $1,051,000 -0.6%
    2011-- $1,056,987 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,049,089 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,051,583 +2%
    2008-- $1,030,964 +2%
    2007-- $1,010,750 +2%
    2006-- $990,933 +2%
    2005-- $971,503 +167.2%
    2003-- $363,590 +2%
    2002-- $356,462 +2%
    2001$3,917 +2.5%$349,473 +2%
    2000$3,823 $342,622
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