
70671 Oroville Circle, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
70671 Oroville Circle, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Property Description
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to complete and personalize a remarkable desert estate in the prestigious guard-gated community of Thunderbird Heights. Situated on more than one acre in one of Rancho Mirage's most coveted locations, this unfinished architectural residence has been thoughtfully envisioned as a super-luxury mid-century post-and-beam masterpiece. The dramatic setting captures breathtaking mountain, valley, and city light views while offering the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity. Spanning more than 5,000 square feet, the residence is designed to embrace the timeless principles of desert modernism, with expansive walls of glass, soaring ceilings, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The floor plan includes four bedrooms, including a private attached casita, and five-and-one-half baths. Exceptional outdoor amenities create a true resort environment, featuring expansive entertaining terraces, a PebbleTec pool and spa, a lighted tennis court, and mature desert surroundings that frame the spectacular views from every direction. Owned solar installed in 2022 provides enhanced energy efficiency and long-term value. For the discerning buyer seeking something truly extraordinary, the heavy lifting has already begun. This is a rare chance to bring your own vision, materials, finishes, and design aesthetic to an iconic desert retreat while avoiding the challenges of starting from the ground up. With its premier Thunderbird Heights location, expansive acreage, architectural pedigree, and unmatched potential, this estate offers the opportunity to create one of the finest custom residences in the Coachella Valley.
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About Thunderbird Heights
This property is located in Thunderbird Heights, a community in Rancho Mirage. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.
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Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Thunderbird Heights · Rancho Mirage · Single Family Residence
Listed 4.3% below the median closed sale of $3,500,000. Price per sqft ($670) is a 18% discount to closed comps ($814). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
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Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70288 Pecos Road | Rancho Mirage | 1963 | 4 | 5 | 5,317 | 34,412 | $935 | $4.97M | 114 | 85 |
| 40380 Tonopah Road | Rancho Mirage | 1997 | 3 | 5 | 4,181 | 23,522 | $718 | $3.00M | 137 | 73 |
| 12165 Turnberry Drive | Rancho Mirage | 1995 | 5 | 5 | 5,699 | 34,848 | $500 | $2.85M | 127 | 57 |
| 7 Rockcrest | Rancho Mirage | 2012 | 5 | 5 | 5,677 | 34,848 | $950 | $5.39M | 102 | 56 |
| 29 Grande View Court | Rancho Mirage | 2002 | 4 | 5 | 4,976 | 20,909 | $673 | $3.35M | 74 | 56 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5,170 | 29,707.8 | $755.2 | $3.91M | 110.8 | |||
| Median | 5,317 | $3.35M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70662 Placerville Road | Rancho Mirage | 1957 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | 6 | 4,900 | 32,670 | $7.20M | $7.00M | $1,429 | 0.97 | 85 | 74 |
| 36 Mirada Circle | Rancho Mirage | 1989 | 06/18/2026 | 5 | 6 | 5,271 | 17,424 | $4.00M | $3.86M | $732 | 0.97 | 27 | 57 |
| 12157 Saint Andrews Drive | Rancho Mirage | 1993 | 05/29/2026 | 4 | 4 | 4,707 | 20,038 | $2.50M | $2.30M | $489 | 0.92 | 114 | 54 |
| 5 Via Lantico | Rancho Mirage | 2024 | 06/05/2026 | 5 | 7 | 4,864 | 19,602 | $3.80M | $3.50M | $720 | 0.92 | 16 | 53 |
| 34777 Via Josefina | Rancho Mirage | 1998 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | 6 | 4,280 | 49,658 | $3.00M | $3.00M | $701 | 1.00 | 118 | 46 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 5.2 | 5.8 | 4,804.4 | 27,878.4 | $3.93M | $3.93M | $814.2 | — | 72 | ||||
| Median | 4,864 | $3.50M | $3.50M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.