Property photo 1
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,693 sqft

$5,850,000

70149 Sonora Road, Rancho Mirage CA, 92270

Price per sqft$1,246.54
Built in1973
Property size4,693 sqft
Property typeResidential
Bought with Nelson - Moe Group with Compass and Listed by Matthew Stauber CA DRE# 02165628 with Compass (760) 217-1589

Overview

Sold

Closed

Listed Jan 7, 2026

Updated 3 weeks ago

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.

Additional information

MLS® ID
219140950DA

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.68 Acres

Other Property Details

Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Pool
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No
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Bought with Nelson - Moe Group with Compass and Listed by Matthew Stauber CA DRE# 02165628 with Compass (760) 217-1589

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