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Last Sold Price
3 beds4,260 sqft$708/sqft
70551 Placerville Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$708/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$5,605/yrHOA Fees
16 carsParking Spaces

Description

Designed by Bernard K. K. Leung, AIA in 1979. Masterful mid-century modern architectural 3bd, 4ba, ~4,260 SF entertainer's home sited on over a half-acre lot within the guard gated community of Thunderbird Heights, one of the most, exclusive, prestigious, & historic neighborhoods in the Greater Palm Springs desert area. Boasting elegantly balanced grand volumes, massive open continuous living-spaces, long flat planes, impressive ~10-12 ft high ceilings, & huge walls of picture & clerestory windows...Designed by Bernard K. K. Leung, AIA in 1979. Masterful mid-century modern architectural 3bd, 4ba, ~4,260 SF entertainer's home sited on over a half-acre lot within the guard gated community of Thunderbird Heights, one of the most, exclusive, prestigious, & historic neighborhoods in the Greater Palm Springs desert area. Boasting elegantly balanced grand volumes, massive open continuous living-spaces, long flat planes, impressive ~10-12 ft high ceilings, & huge walls of picture & clerestory windows that expertly display breathtaking views of the surrounding majestic mountains & Coachella valley. A spectacular formal entry courtyard leads to towering double front doors. Once inside, a magnificent glass entry hall with views of the backyard swimming pool oasis connects guests to the dramatic over-sized great room which boasts a living room with fireplace, den with wet bar & built-in cabinetry, & spacious dining area, all of which pivot around an open central atrium. Awe-inspiring panoramic views are skillfully displayed in virtually every direction! The gigantic luxurious primary suite features a bedroom that is open to a private den/office with fireplace, both of which enjoy views of the sparkling swimming pool, landscaped yard & mountains. Two separate bathrooms make this suite fit for Royalty. A custom large eat-in cook's kitchen features a butler's pantry & laundry room., 4 car garage, one of the garage stalls measures ~35 feet deep & ~12 feet tall. Ample on-site parking for a car collector. Centrally located in Rancho Mirage, discover why Thunderbird Heights is known as the playground to presidents and home to top entertainers and professional athletes. A Cosmetic fixer, in move-in condition. Bring your own design vision and elevate this sublime property to the next level!
  • Listed by: Markus Canter DRE #01810156 Brokerage DRE #00625377 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California
  • Listed by: Cristie St. James DRE #00949711 Brokerage DRE #00625377 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California
Listing closed: 12/22/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CLAW, MLS#: 21-103125

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,500,000

Avg days on market

84

Sale-to-list ratio

93.0%

Rancho Mirage, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Markus Canter, DRE #01810156; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Cristie St. James, DRE #00949711

Sold By HK Lane Real Estate, Chuck Bennett, DRE #00918000

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Property Information for 70551 Placerville Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: ESF
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Parcel Number: 690161006
  • Living Area: 4260
  • Source Living Area: Assessor
  • Area: Rancho Mirage (321)
  • Lot Size Area: 24829
  • Source Lot Size Area: Assessor
  • Home owner Dues: $5,605
  • HOA Fee Frequency 1: Annually
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 690-161-006
  • Directions: Highway 111 to Thunderbird Rd. Right to the gate. After clearing guard gate proceed to Placerville Rd and turn right. Use mapping app.
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA Amount: $5,605
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Panoramic, Mountains, Pool, Valley, City Lights
  • View: Panoramic, Mountain(s), Pool, Valley, City Lights
  • Security Features: Gated Community with Guard, Guarded, Community
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Financing: Cash, Cash To New Loan
  • Disclosures: As Is
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.57
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24829
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Circular Driveway, Door Opener, Direct Entrance, Tandem, Oversized
  • Total Parking: 16
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 12
  • Garage Spaces Total: 4
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Direct Garage Access, Tandem Garage, Oversized
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Great Room, Living Room, Entry, Den
  • Rooms: Breakfast Area, Great Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Entry, Patio Open, Study/Office, Den
  • Levels: One
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Den: Yes
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central, Dual
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central, Dual
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Flooring: Carpet, Travertine, Stone Tile
  • Equipment: Bar Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Built-Ins
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Bedroom Features: Master Retreat, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Room
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Dining Area
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa: Gunite, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Private
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structural Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 11-11-2021

Property History for 70551 Placerville Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2021

Price Change

CLAW #21-103125

$2,195,000
Dec 22, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #21103125

$3,015,000
Dec 22, 2021

Sold

CLAW #21-103125

$3,015,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2021

Price Change

CLAW #21-103125

$2,195,000
12/22/2021

Sold

CRMLS #21103125

$3,015,000
12/22/2021

Sold

CLAW #21-103125

$3,015,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 70551 Placerville Road

Taxable ValueLand$936,302Additions$2,327,228Total$3,263,530
Tax Record2025$38,890 ($3,241 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,260 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1997ZoningESFCountyRIVERSIDEAPN690-161-006

Schools near 70551 Placerville Road

This home is within Palm Springs Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rancho Mirage High
Public9 to 12

Desert Learning Academy
PublicK to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 70551 Placerville Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
$3,015,000
3
4,260
24,829
$975,000
3
4,195
21,780
$16,000
20,908
$700,000
20,908
$1,800,000
3
4,972
21,344
37,026

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Markus Canter, DRE #01810156; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California, Cristie St. James, DRE #00949711

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