
70671 Oroville Circle, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
70671 Oroville Circle, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Property Description
A rare opportunity to complete and personalize an extraordinary desert estate in the prestigious guard-gated enclave of Thunderbird Heights. Set on more than one acre in one of Rancho Mirage's most coveted locations, this unfinished architectural residence has been envisioned as a super-luxury interpretation of classic mid-century post-and-beam design. Its exceptional setting captures sweeping mountain, valley, and city-light views while providing remarkable privacy and exclusivity. Spanning more than 5,000 square feet, the residence celebrates the defining elements of desert modernism--soaring ceilings, expansive walls of glass, dramatic architectural lines, and an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The thoughtfully conceived floor plan offers four bedrooms, including a private attached casita, and five-and-one-half baths. Outside, the property unfolds as a private desert resort. Expansive terraces provide exceptional spaces for entertaining, while a PebbleTec pool and spa, lighted tennis court, and mature desert landscape create an impressive backdrop for the panoramic views. Owned solar, installed in 2022, adds energy efficiency and long-term value. For the discerning buyer, the opportunity is especially compelling: much of the difficult work of creating a significant custom estate has already begun, yet the residence remains at a stage where its ultimate character can still be defined. Select the materials, finishes, fixtures, and design details that reflect your own vision and transform an exceptional architectural concept into a truly personal desert retreat. Properties offering this combination of location, acreage, architecture, privacy, views, and potential are exceedingly rare. In legendary Thunderbird Heights, this is an opportunity not simply to acquire a home, but to complete an estate--and create one of the Coachella Valley's most distinctive custom residences.
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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 16.8% below the median closed sale of $3,600,000. Price per sqft ($599) is a 27% discount to closed comps ($823). Closed comps sold at 94% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
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 | $921 | $4.90M | 9 | 84 |
| 40380 Tonopah Road | Rancho Mirage | 1997 | 3 | 5 | 4,181 | 23,522 | $718 | $3.00M | 21 | 75 |
| 23 Villaggio Place | Rancho Mirage | 2005 | 4 | 6 | 4,970 | 29,621 | $623 | $3.10M | 46 | 59 |
| 72116 Clancy Lane | Rancho Mirage | 2005 | 4 | 5 | 5,062 | 27,878 | $750 | $3.80M | 10 | 49 |
| 71170 Thunderbird Terrace | Rancho Mirage | 1982 | 4 | 6 | 4,440 | 27,878 | $494 | $2.19M | 153 | 46 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.8 | 5.4 | 4,794 | 28,662.2 | $701.2 | $3.40M | 47.8 | |||
| Median | 4,970 | $3.10M | ||||||||
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 | 72 |
| 36 Mirada Circle | Rancho Mirage | 1989 | 06/18/2026 | 5 | 6 | 5,271 | 17,424 | $4.00M | $3.86M | $732 | 0.97 | 27 | 55 |
| 29 Grande View Court | Rancho Mirage | 2002 | 08/31/2026 | 4 | 5 | 4,976 | 20,909 | $3.20M | $3.02M | $606 | 0.94 | 123 | 55 |
| 1 Makena Lane | Rancho Mirage | 2024 | 07/16/2026 | 4 | 5 | 4,483 | 22,216 | $3.60M | $3.60M | $803 | 1.00 | 42 | 55 |
| 2 Nebulae Way | Rancho Mirage | 2006 | 08/10/2026 | 3 | 4 | 4,573 | 24,394 | $3.00M | $2.50M | $547 | 0.83 | 205 | 54 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 5.2 | 4,840.6 | 23,522.6 | $4.00M | $4.00M | $823.4 | — | 96.4 | ||||
| Median | 4,900 | $3.60M | $3.60M | ||||||||||
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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.