OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2024 for $2.3M

$2,435,142

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,806/mo

•

3,510

sq ft

71845 Sahara Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

About this home

''There's no place like home'. .. Welcome to this truly unique property steeped in history in the heart of beautiful Rancho Mirage. Built in 1939 as a retreat for Frank Morgan, 'The Wizard' in ''The Wizard of Oz'', this 1.2 ac estate in Magnesia Falls Cove has been graced by 'old Hollywood' royalty over the years. Recently the home of prominent interior designer, Craig Wright, the Hacienda exudes timeless charm & sophistication. Park-like grounds adorned w/ native desert scape & citrus orchard, offer a serene oasis. Entertain on the covered patio or take a dip in the pool framed by swaying palms & majestic mountain views. The main hacienda boasts 3 Bedrooms each with en-suite Baths, featuring thick adobe walls. Gather in the living room or relax in the primary, both adorned w/ wood-burning fireplaces. The kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped w/ black slate countertops, spacious island & high-end S/S Viking & Subzero appliances. In addition to the main residence, a detached casita offers versatility as a 4th bedroom with a full bath, separate office, or inspiring art studio flooded with natural light. Detached 2 car garage provides ample parking & storage space. This historic home is meticulously maintained. New HVAC 2023, Water Heater, Water/Gas lines, New Patio 2021, ensure modern comfort while preserving its authentic charm. With its rich history, exquisite architecture & prime location, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Rancho Mirage heritage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

$694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Pamela Potalivo •DRE #01108755 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

•714-768-0458 (agent)

•pamela.potalivo@bhhscaproperties.com (agent)

Bought with Clayton Baldwin •DRE #01741353 • Kinetic Properties

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•Source:GPSMLS #219109505

Redfin Estimate

$2,435,142

$135K since sold in June 2024$34K since September

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This home's estimate is 6.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,587,500
A
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SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$3,575,000
B
3 beds5 baths5,113 sq ft
40590 Morningstar Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
SOLD DEC 10, 2025
$1,275,000
C
3 beds4 baths3,494 sq ft
71624 Biskra Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,450,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,334 sq ft
71366 Biskra Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,825,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
33 Topaz Ct, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$2,000,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,680 sq ft
73543 Juniper St, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Market trends in 92270, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.6%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$877K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

91d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

171

13 MoM

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Sale history for 71845 Sahara Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,957 (+268.2%)

$703,801 + $1,642,198

$2,345,999

2024

$7,864 (−0.6%)

$703,801 + $1,642,198

$2,345,999

2023

$7,910 (+1.8%)

$175,099 + $408,565

$583,664

2022

$7,773 (+61.8%)

$171,666 + $400,554

$572,220

2021

$4,805 (+5.1%)

$168,300 + $392,700

$561,000

2020

$4,569 (+1.7%)

$133,037 + $209,166

$342,203

2019

$4,493 (+1.8%)

$131,673 + $207,022

$338,695

2018

$4,412 (+1.5%)

$129,092 + $202,963

$332,055

2017

$4,347 (+2.9%)

$124,080 + $195,083

$319,163

2016

$4,225 (+3.6%)

$124,080 + $195,083

$319,163

2015

$4,080 (+0.8%)

$121,648 + $191,258

$312,906

2014

$4,048 (−1.4%)

$117,476 + $184,697

$302,173

2013

$4,104 (+6.3%)

$117,476 + $184,697

$302,173

2012

$3,860 (+1.0%)

$116,947 + $183,863

$300,810

2011

$3,822 (−1.7%)

$114,654 + $180,258

$294,912

2010

$3,889 (+2.1%)

$112,406 + $176,724

$289,130

2009

$3,809 (+8.7%)

$111,567 + $175,404

$286,971

2008

$3,505

$111,833 + $175,822

$287,655

Tax history for 71845 Sahara Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,957 (+268.2%)

$703,801 + $1,642,198

$2,345,999

2024

$7,864 (−0.6%)

$703,801 + $1,642,198

$2,345,999

2023

$7,910 (+1.8%)

$175,099 + $408,565

$583,664

2022

$7,773 (+61.8%)

$171,666 + $400,554

$572,220

2021

$4,805 (+5.1%)

$168,300 + $392,700

$561,000

2020

$4,569 (+1.7%)

$133,037 + $209,166

$342,203

2019

$4,493 (+1.8%)

$131,673 + $207,022

$338,695

2018

$4,412 (+1.5%)

$129,092 + $202,963

$332,055

2017

$4,347 (+2.9%)

$124,080 + $195,083

$319,163

2016

$4,225 (+3.6%)

$124,080 + $195,083

$319,163

2015

$4,080 (+0.8%)

$121,648 + $191,258

$312,906

2014

$4,048 (−1.4%)

$117,476 + $184,697

$302,173

2013

$4,104 (+6.3%)

$117,476 + $184,697

$302,173

2012

$3,860 (+1.0%)

$116,947 + $183,863

$300,810

2011

$3,822 (−1.7%)

$114,654 + $180,258

$294,912

2010

$3,889 (+2.1%)

$112,406 + $176,724

$289,130

2009

$3,809 (+8.7%)

$111,567 + $175,404

$286,971

2008

$3,505

$111,833 + $175,822

$287,655

*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

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

1939

Sq. Ft.

3,510

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Riverside County

APN

684422002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

R-M

Residential Medium Density Zone

The R-M zoning district identifies areas appropriate for a variety of housing types. The allowable maximum density is four units per gross acre. The R-M zoning district is intended to encourage the development of a variety of residential development, including garden apartments and affordable housing. The R-M zoning district is consistent with the medium 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

Property details

Parking

Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking: Circular Driveway
Has Garage
Garage Description: Detached
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Master Suite, Walk In Closet

Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 4

Room Information
Rooms: Art Studio, Casita - Guest House, Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room
Eating Areas: Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Tile Counters
Laundry Location: Laundry Area

Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Other, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
Furnished: Unfurnished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace(s)
Total Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas & Wood, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Retreat

Flooring
Carpet, Wood

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Line to Refrigerator
Gas

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Cooling Type: Central Air

Exterior

Building Information
Building Style: Adobe, Hacienda, Spanish
Building # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: One
Roofing: Tile
Exterior Construction: Adobe, Stone

Exterior Features
Entry Floor Number: 1
Security Safety: None
Patio Features: Covered, Rock - Stone
Fencing: Fenced
Has Sprinklers
Casita Features: Other: Full Bathroom
Disability Access: No Interior Steps

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Location: Private
Pool Description: In Ground, Not Heated, Private
Pool Construction: In Ground

Land Information
Lot Acres: 1.2000
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Irrigation: Manual, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
No
Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South

Green/Energy Efficiency Information
Green Features: No

Financial

Rental Information
Rental Restrictions: Yes
Has Rental Restrictions

Utilities

Utilities Information
PUD Y/N: No
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00

School Information
School District: Desert Sands Unified

Location Information
Directions: From Highway 111, go south on Magnesia Falls and right on Sahara Road. Property is second home on the left with a circular driveway. Heavy foliage in front obscures the home from street view.
Cross Streets: Highway 111 and Magnesia Falls

Community Information
Gated Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,510
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Riverside County
APN: 684422002

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Historical Design

Listing Information
Exclusions of Sale: End Irons/back Screen in Living Room Fireplace All furniture (staging and owned)
Included in Sale: Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer, attached sconces, Antlers over Living Room and Primary Bedroom fireplaces.
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Short Term Rentals: No
Will Consider Lease: No

Around this home

Schools

Rancho Mirage Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Nellie N. Coffman Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

4/10

Rancho Mirage High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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 114° expected this year, 24 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, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Rancho Mirage, CA • 92270

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

104

108

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$2.31M – $2.80M

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Home values near 71845 Sahara Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
71825 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,017,028
71835 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2603 Sq. Ft.	$1,859,044

Address	Redfin Estimate
71889 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$670,276
71778 San Gorgonio Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1382 Sq. Ft.	$696,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
71847 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$877,649
71782 San Gorgonio Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1452 Sq. Ft.	$610,457

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