Thunderbird Heights, updated, private, one story, panoramic view home oasis. Enter through gates flanked by a grove of dramatically up lighted palms to the porte cochere where tall glass paned double doors provide a glimpse of the sweeping views across the Coachella Valley toward the extraordinary ever changing shadow play on the Chocolate Mountains. From the generous entry hall flow into the large scale great room featuring high wood ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, wet bar, dining area and walls of glass opening to a patio with views, a built-in BBQ, and overlooking the sizable sparkling pool surrounded by a lush flat green lawn. All principal rooms, plus the master suite, are situated on the spectacular expansive views. A perfect home for entertaining on a large scale or more intimate gatherings. The updated gourmet eat-in kitchen offers top of the line appliances, custom cabinetry, a long breakfast bar, plus breakfast area, a pantry and is augmented by a comfortable den with wood burning fireplace. A spacious master suite features high beamed ceilings, an updated spa like bath with double vanity and a sumptuous soaking tub, walk-in closet, and the in ground outdoor spa on the view is only steps away. The remodeled saline pool and spa are complemented by desert landscape featuring dramatic exterior LED lighting. The home also offers 3 additional ensuite bedrooms, a powder room, travertine and granite floors throughout, fantastic walls for art, numerous skylights, 2 car garage with golf cart area, newer dual zone HVAC, newer roof, 2 tankless water heaters, newer ceiling fans. 4th BR is maid's room with private entrance, currently being used as a home office.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$793Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Darrell Wallace•DRE #01025869
•310-435-3690 (agent)
•dwlaca@aol.com (agent)
Bought with Ferretti Real Estate Group•DRE #01923799• Bennion Deville Homes
New Price Reduction! Fabulous Contemporary. Spectacular Views of valley below & mountains. Four bdrms with baths ensuite + powder room. Approx 3569 sf. Open Kitchen-Family Room features walls of glass overlooking valley below, pool, waterfalls, lush landscaping. Private Gated estate with circular driveway and porte-cochere on . 40 ac. Outstanding! Thunderbird Heights offers 24 hour guard-gated security & roving patrols. Golf cart access to Thunderbird Country Club.
GPSMLS #41308076
Apr 1, 2008
Sold
$1,790,000
$502/sq ft
Oct 16, 2007
Listed
$1,925,000
$540/sq ft
PALM #07-232557
Apr 17, 2008
Delisted
—
Apr 16, 2008
Delisted
—
Nov 2, 2007
Listed
*
Oct 16, 2007
Listed
*
GPSMLS #21288991
Aug 10, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2007
Price Changed
$2,250,000
$631/sq ft
Apr 24, 2007
Listed
$2,195,000
$616/sq ft
GPSMLS #2924168
Aug 1, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2000
Listed
$1,149,500
$323/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2001
Sold
$1,115,000
$313/sq ft
GPSMLS #21100110
Apr 20, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 27, 2001
Listed
$1,145,000
$321/sq ft
GPSMLS #2919964
Apr 12, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2000
Listed
$1,295,000
$363/sq ft
GPSMLS #2913070
Jul 1, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2000
Listed
$1,395,000
$392/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 1997
Sold
$940,000
$264/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1993
Sold
$815,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1989
Sold
$925,000
$260/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,683 (−1.7%)
$905,148 + $2,112,012
$3,017,160
2024
$37,321 (−1.0%)
$905,148 + $2,112,012
$3,017,160
2023
$37,705 (+92.3%)
$887,400 + $2,070,600
$2,958,000
2022
$19,607 (+2.1%)
$870,000 + $2,030,000
$2,900,000
2021
$19,199 (+5.6%)
$525,378 + $975,703
$1,501,081
2020
$18,177 (+1.8%)
$515,077 + $956,572
$1,471,649
2019
$17,855 (+2.0%)
$509,796 + $946,764
$1,456,560
2018
$17,512 (+0.6%)
$499,800 + $928,200
$1,428,000
2017
$17,404 (+15.5%)
$416,000 + $962,000
$1,378,000
2016
$15,063 (+2.3%)
$416,000 + $962,000
$1,378,000
2015
$14,725 (−1.1%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2014
$14,896 (−2.0%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2013
$15,194 (+46.0%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2012
$10,403 (+4.9%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2011
$9,920 (−14.4%)
$259,000 + $601,000
$860,000
2010
$11,590 (−42.2%)
$245,000 + $567,000
$812,000
2009
$20,048 (+38.5%)
$280,000 + $649,000
$929,000
2008
$14,473
$550,000 + $1,100,000
$1,650,000
Tax history for 70368 Calico Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,683 (−1.7%)
$905,148 + $2,112,012
$3,017,160
2024
$37,321 (−1.0%)
$905,148 + $2,112,012
$3,017,160
2023
$37,705 (+92.3%)
$887,400 + $2,070,600
$2,958,000
2022
$19,607 (+2.1%)
$870,000 + $2,030,000
$2,900,000
2021
$19,199 (+5.6%)
$525,378 + $975,703
$1,501,081
2020
$18,177 (+1.8%)
$515,077 + $956,572
$1,471,649
2019
$17,855 (+2.0%)
$509,796 + $946,764
$1,456,560
2018
$17,512 (+0.6%)
$499,800 + $928,200
$1,428,000
2017
$17,404 (+15.5%)
$416,000 + $962,000
$1,378,000
2016
$15,063 (+2.3%)
$416,000 + $962,000
$1,378,000
2015
$14,725 (−1.1%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2014
$14,896 (−2.0%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2013
$15,194 (+46.0%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2012
$10,403 (+4.9%)
$363,000 + $841,000
$1,204,000
2011
$9,920 (−14.4%)
$259,000 + $601,000
$860,000
2010
$11,590 (−42.2%)
$245,000 + $567,000
$812,000
2009
$20,048 (+38.5%)
$280,000 + $649,000
$929,000
2008
$14,473
$550,000 + $1,100,000
$1,650,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
3,563
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
690162008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
R-L-2
Residential Very Low Density Zone
The R-L-2 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses. The allowable maximum density is 2 dwelling units per gross acre. The R-L-2 zoning district is intended to provide for single-family parcels ranging from fifteen thousand to twenty thousand sq ft or larger, or similar density country club type development. The R-L-2 zoning district is consistent with the low density residential land use designation of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Sep 20, 2019 • Final
Pool (building) - pool
Reconfigure a swimming pool and add site walls. Install new underground gas and electrical lines and add split drains if needed.
Electrical
Gas
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Carport, Carport Attached, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Covered Parking, Built-In Storage, Private Garage, Garage, 2 Car Garage, Garage Is Attached, Gated, Golf Cart, Side By Side, Parking for Guests
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 2
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Ground Floor Master, Master Retreat, Master Suite, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, WalkInCloset, Master Bedroom
Gas Grill, Gas/Electric Range, Built-In BBQ, Microwave, Oven, Oven-Gas, Free Standing Gas, Gas, Convection Oven, Range, Cooktop - Gas
Gourmet Kitchen, Counter Top, Pantry
Laundry Information
Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen
Den
Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Bar Room, Den, Powder Room, Entry Room, Separate Maids Qtrs, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office, Dining Area, Patio Covered
Interior Features
Built-Ins, Bar, Living Room Deck Attached, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Open Floor Plan, Detached/No Common Walls, Wet Bar
Foyer
Windows: Awning, Skylights
Fireplace Information
In Den, In Living Room
# of Fireplaces: 2
Flooring Information
Marble Floors, Stone Floors, Stone Tile Floors, Granite Floors
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Hood Fan, Gas Dryer Hookup, Bar Ice Maker, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Cable, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Purifier
Cable TV
Heating & Cooling
Dual Cooling, A/C, Multi/Zone Cooling, Ceiling Fan, Central Cooling
Natural Gas Heat, Fireplace Heat, Central Heat, Forced Air Heating
Other Structural Features: Double Door Entry, Slab, Rain Gutters
Pool Information
In Ground Pool, Heated Pool, Heated And Filtered Pool, Filtered Pool, Pool Heated with Gas, Pool Permits, Salt/Saline, Private Pool
Has Spa Permits, Private Spa, In Ground Spa, Heated with Gas, Heated Spa
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,602
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Zoning: ESF
Lot Location: Hillside
Lot Description: Gated with Guard, Curbs, Gutters, Fenced, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Back Yard, Lawn, Gated Community, Utilities Underground, Yard
Property Features
Masonry Fence, Block Wall, Stucco Wall
Front Sprinklers, Rear Sprinklers, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer, Side Sprinklers, Drip Irrigation System
Has View
View: Green Belt, Hills, Desert, City, City Lights, Bluff, Pool, Valley, Panoramic, Mountains
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 690-162-008
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic
Location
HOA Information
Amenities: Gated Community Guard, Gated Community
Fee #1: $420
Fee #1 Frequency: Monthly
Community Information
Tennis
Athletic Court: Community
Location Information
Complex Name: Thunderbird Heights
Directions: Hwy 111 to Thunderbird Heights guard gate. Drive up Thunderbird Road to a 3-way stop sign. Turn right onto Calico Road. Property is the second driveway on the right.
Cross Streets: Between Thunderbird Road and Tonopah
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,563
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Riverside County
APN: 690162008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is, CC and R, Owner Has R.E. License, Trust/Conservatorship
Listing Information
Possession: COE Plus
Around this home
Schools
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Rancho Mirage High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 109° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rancho Mirage, CA • 92270
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.8 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.68M – $3.25M
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