NOT LISTED FOR SALE

70249 Sonora Rd Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Thunderbird Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,591,352 - $5,973,000

5 Beds
9 Baths
7,527 Sq Ft
$691/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2015

Last sale price $2,935,000 $390 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,137/month

165 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2015

This Thunderbird Heights estate boasts a spectacular, 0.83 acre lot w/stunning valley and mountain views. Rebuilt in 1998 w/the finest taste in materials & furnishings, this timeless estate is a MUST SEE. Upgrades include travertine floors, stone molding, large fireplaces w/cast stone mantels, smart home system, surround sound, climate controlled garage, dbl golf cart garage. Conducive to pleasure & comfort, the main residence features an open floor plan, 3 opulent master suites, game room & a library/office. The lavish living room includes a perfectly positioned sit-down bar facing the outdoor grounds & the stellar views of Rancho Mirage. A spacious gourmet kitchen opens to the family room for easy entertaining. The guest quarters features a great room, a private kitchen & 2 bedroom suites allowing your friends the luxuries of the main house w/the benefit of added privacy. Enjoy the outdoors w/cascading waters, mosaic-tiled swimming pool & spa, built-in firepit, BBQ, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marieta Faji

Bennion Deville Homes License #01357393 Listed on: 12/01/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Carl Blea

AC Eagle Corporation License #01877329

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$45,491

Year Built

1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: THUNDERBIRD RD.
  • Active Date: 2014-12-01
  • Full Bathroom: 6
  • Half Bathroom: 3
  • Building Size: 7527.0
  • Building Structure Style: Mediterranean
  • Doors: Double Door Entry
  • Driving Directions: Hwy 111 to Thunderbird Heights gate. From the gate drive uphill on Thunderbird Rd. to Sonora Rd, turn Right and go West. Property is on your left - or just ask at the gate for directions.
  • Exclusions: AUTOMOBILES, GOLF CART, ART AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY.
  • Full Street Address: 70249 SONORA RD
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Location: Hillside
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.83
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 2
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Descriptions: Heated And Filtered, Private Pool
  • Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2015-07-15
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Spa Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Descriptions: Heated, Private Spa
  • View Type: City View, City Lights View, Desert View, Mountain View, Panoramic View, Valley View
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972

Interior Features

  • Bathroom Features: Powder Room
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Dining Area
  • Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Built-Ins, Microwave, Range
  • Advertising Remarks: This Thunderbird Heights estate boasts a spectacular, 0.83 acre lot w/stunning valley and mountain views. Rebuilt in 1998 w/the finest taste in materials & furnishings, this timeless estate is a MUST SEE. Upgrades include travertine floors, stone molding
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Builders Tract Code: 3140
  • Builders Tract Name: THUNDERBIRD HEIGHTS
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Playing Courts: Community, Tennis Court Private
  • Spa: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry - Closet Stacked, Pre-wired for high speed Data, Phone System
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Great Room, Patio
  • Appliances: Bar Ice Maker, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Conditioner, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Floor Material: Carpet, Travertine
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counters, Island, Open to Family Room, Skylight(s)
  • Laundry: Laundry in Closet, Laundry Area In Unit, Inside, Individual Room
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Yes
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 36155
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Other Features: Barbecue Private, Custom Built, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Patio: Covered Porch, Covered, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Rock, Stone
  • Windows: Custom Window Covering, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylights, Vertical Blinds
  • Water: District/Public

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 4
  • Carport Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Covered Parking, Driveway, Private Garage
  • Parking Type: Above Street Level Parking, Carport Attached, Garage - Three Door, Garage Is Detached, Golf Cart, Parking for Guests

Utilities

  • Water District: CVWD
  • Sprinklers: Drip System, Front, Rear, Side, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central A/C, Zoned A/C, Swamp Cooler(s)
  • Heating Type: Central Furnace, Forced Air
  • Security: 24 Hour, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Community, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Gated Community with Guard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Thunderbird Heights
  • HOA Fees: 4950.0

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Gated with Guard, Landscaped, Misting System, Utilities Underground

Multi Family

  • Total Floors: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2021
Sold by
Lindmark Investments Llc
Bought by
Warner Cindy L
Current Estimated Value
$5,202,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,345,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2014
Closed on
May 19, 2015
Sold by
Horn Danavon L
Bought by
Lindmark Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Marieta Faji
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Carl Blea
AC Eagle Corporation
List Price
$3,299,000
Sold Price
$2,935,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$364,000
-11.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$2,700,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2013
Sold by
Horn Danavon L
Bought by
Horn Danavon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,435,000
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2007
Sold by
Carlson Timothy J
Bought by
Horn Danavon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,225,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2007
Sold by
Carlson Timothy J and Barber Curtis W
Bought by
Carlson Timothy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$705,897
Interest Rate
9.49%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2006
Sold by
Foster Sally
Bought by
Carlson Timothy J and Barber Curtis W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1997
Sold by
Mccauley Eva Foley
Bought by
Mccauley J Brian

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1997
Sold by
Mccauley George D and Mccauley Donald D
Bought by
Foster Michael G and Foster Sally

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1996
Sold by
Castaneda Terri
Bought by
Castaneda Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1995
Sold by
Mccauley Donald D
Bought by
Castaneda Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1995
Sold by
Mccauley Donald D
Bought by
Mccauley J Brian
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Warner Cindy L $3,350,000 First American Title Company
Lindmark Investments Llc $2,735,000 First American Title Company
Horn Danavon L -- Old Republic Title Company
Horn Danavon L -- Old Republic Title Company
Horn Danavon L -- Ortc
Horn Danavon L -- First American Title Ins Co
Carlson Timothy J -- None Available
Carlson Timothy J $3,250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Mccauley J Brian -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Foster Michael G $600,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Castaneda Christopher -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Mccauley Donald D -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Castaneda Christopher -- --
Mccauley Donald D -- --
Mccauley Donald D -- --
Mccauley J Brian -- --
Mccauley Donald D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Warner Cindy L $2,345,000
Previous Owner Lindmark Investments Llc $2,700,000
Previous Owner Horn Danavon L $1,435,000
Previous Owner Horn Danavon L $2,500,000
Previous Owner Palm Desert Development Co $2,350,000
Previous Owner Horn Danavon L $3,225,000
Previous Owner Carlson Timothy J $705,897
Previous Owner Barber Curtis W $325,000
Previous Owner Carlson Timothy J $2,275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Sold $2,935,000 -10.9% $390 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 Price Changed $3,295,000 -0.1% $438 / Sq Ft
12/01/2014 12/01/14 For Sale $3,299,000 -- $438 / Sq Ft
Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $45,491 $3,668,595 $1,082,432 $2,586,163
2023 $45,491 $3,526,140 $1,040,400 $2,485,740
2022 $45,297 $3,457,000 $1,020,000 $2,437,000
2021 $39,174 $2,991,119 $929,597 $2,061,522
2020 $37,087 $2,960,450 $920,066 $2,040,384
2019 $36,433 $2,902,403 $902,026 $2,000,377
2018 $35,738 $2,845,494 $884,340 $1,961,154
2017 $35,205 $2,789,700 $867,000 $1,922,700
2016 $34,152 $2,735,000 $850,000 $1,885,000
2015 $35,145 $2,880,000 $900,000 $1,980,000
2014 -- $1,700,000 $595,000 $1,105,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Marieta Faji

    Bennion Deville Homes

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Carl Blea

    AC Eagle Corporation

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  • Marc Lange

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Marc Lange

    Equity Union

    (760) 834-5484

    1 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Marc Lange
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Map

Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors

MLS Number: 14-815461PS

APN: 690-172-001

California Riverside County Rancho Mirage 92270 Thunderbird

70249 Sonora Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA

This home is located at 70249 Sonora Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 since 01 December 2014 and is currently estimated at $5,202,338, approximately $691 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 70249 Sonora Rd is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Rancho Mirage Elementary School, Nellie N. Coffman Middle School, and Rancho Mirage High.

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