70149 Sonora Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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70149 Sonora Road,Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
$5,950,000
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,693 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: matthew stauber
Office: compass
MLS#:219140950DA
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$5,950,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,267.85
- Monthly HOA dues:$672
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:1973
- Listing ID #:219140950DA
- Added:44 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 21, 2026 at 02:34 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:4,693 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central Furnace, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1973
- Building area:4,693 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.68 Acres
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$5,950,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,267.85
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