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_CDAR

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

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Home facts

  • Year built:1973
  • Listing ID #:219140950DA
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:January 08, 2026 at 04:45 AM

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
Based on information from the California Desert Association of REALTORS © as of January 8, 2026 . All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate, and should be independently verified. Data Updated: January 8, 2026