70149 Sonora Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

• 4 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,693 sqft

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--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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 7, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 7, 2026 at 12:18PM

Listing Office:

Compass : (760) 249-2120

Listing Agent:

Matthew Stauber : (760) 217-1589

MLS ID:

219140950DA

Interior

• General: Breakfast BarBuilt-in FeaturesBrick WallsBreakfast AreaBlock WallsDry BarSeparate/Formal Dining RoomBarPrimary SuiteWalk-In Pantry
• Appliances: DishwasherFreezerGas CooktopGas OvenRange HoodWater Purifier
• Flooring: Tile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: CentralFireplace(s)Natural Gas
• Fireplace: DecorativeLiving RoomMasonryFireplace

Exterior

• General: Fire PitGuest HouseGuest HouseAttachedIn GroundPrivate
• Style: Modern
• Other Structures: Guest HouseGuest HouseAttachedBrickConcreteCovered
• Pool: In GroundPrivateSalt Water
• Parking: CoveredDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 10

Construction

• General: Block1

Location

• HOA Amenities: Golf CourseOtherTennis Court(s)672.0Monthly
• Originating MLS: CRMLS_CDAR
• County: Riverside

Lot

• Zoning: 690091009
• View: City LightsMountain(s)PanoramicPoolView
• Fencing: BlockStucco Wall

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable Available

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_CDAR
• Exclusions: Art work