70149 Sonora Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- $5,850,000
- 4
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 4,693
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $5,850,000
- List Price
- $5,950,000
- Closing Date
- Apr 09, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 219140950
- Year Built
- 1973
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Living Sq. Ft
- 4,693
- Lot Size
- 29,621
- Lot Location
- Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
- Days on Market
- 80
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern, Modern
- Stories
- 1
- Neighborhood
- Thunderbird Heights
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.
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Additional Information
- Land Lease Type
- Fee
- HOA Fee
- Yes
- HOA
- 672
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Association Amenities
- Golf Course, Other, Tennis Court(s)
- Lot Description
- Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
- Other Buildings
- Guest House
- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Water Filter, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool Description
- Salt Water, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Yes
- Fireplace Description
- Decorative, Fire Pit, Marble, Living Room
- Heat
- Natural Gas, Central, Fireplace(s), Hot Water
- Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- View
- City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
- Parking
- Covered, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Garage Spaces Total
- 3
- Sewer
- On Site
- Water
- None
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