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Rancho Mirage, CA 92270,70149 Sonora RD
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270,70149 Sonora RD
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270,70149 Sonora RD
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Ron Taibi

Ron Taibi

+1(661) 212-1135
$5,950,000
Est. payment /mo
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,693 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,693 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,267

Subdivision Thunderbird Heights

MLS Listing ID 219140950

Style Mid Century,Modern

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $672/mo

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1973

Lot Size 0.680 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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—protégés 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.

Location

State CA

County Riverside

Area 321 - Rancho Mirage

Interior

Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Decorative, Fire Pit, Marble, Living Room

Furnishings Furnished

Fireplace true

Exterior

Exterior Feature Solar System Owned

Parking Features true

Garage Spaces 3.0

Fence Block, Stucco Wall

Pool In Ground, Private, Salt Water

Utilities Available Cable TV

View Y/N true

View City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Premium Lot, Cul-De-Sac

Story 1

Entry Level One

Sewer On Site

Architectural Style Mid Century, Modern

Level or Stories One

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing 1031 Exchange, Cash, Contract, Conventional, Lease Option

Listing Terms 1031 Exchange, Cash, Contract, Conventional, Lease Option

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Ron Taibi

Ron Taibi

+1(661) 212-1135

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