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71947 Vista Del Rio, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$775,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,284 Status: Active

Current Price: $775,000 List Date: 3/13/2026 Last Modified: 3/30/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, this 1958 mid-century modern bungalow, designed by renowned architect Richard Leitch, AIA, is a masterful expression of desert modernism, where timeless design meets effortless sophistication. Distinguished by its iconic vaulted ceilings and refined, minimalist lines, this residence captures the essence of mid-century architecture while embracing the serene, sun-drenched lifestyle of the California desert. The interiors are a study in restrained elegance: a double-sided fireplace anchors the expansive great room and adjoining lounge, while two generously scaled bedrooms and two carefully appointed bathrooms offer comfort without compromising architectural purity. Walls of glass usher in natural light, amplifying the home's volume and forging a seamless dialogue between interior and exterior spaces. The outdoor environment is an entertainer's dream. A shimmering pool invites leisurely afternoons, while a vintage Malm f ... (Read more) Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, this 1958 mid-century modern bungalow, designed by renowned architect Richard Leitch, AIA, is a masterful expression of desert modernism, where timeless design meets effortless sophistication. Distinguished by its iconic vaulted ceilings and refined, minimalist lines, this residence captures the essence of mid-century architecture while embracing the serene, sun-drenched lifestyle of the California desert. The interiors are a study in restrained elegance: a double-sided fireplace anchors the expansive great room and adjoining lounge, while two generously scaled bedrooms and two carefully appointed bathrooms offer comfort without compromising architectural purity. Walls of glass usher in natural light, amplifying the home's volume and forging a seamless dialogue between interior and exterior spaces. The outdoor environment is an entertainer's dream. A shimmering pool invites leisurely afternoons, while a vintage Malm fireplace beneath a shaded patio creates a striking focal point for evening gatherings. Whether hosting guests or savoring quiet sunset moments, the outdoor space is both visually captivating and supremely livable. With private outdoor space and mountain views, the property provides a perfect blend of relaxation and inspiration. A detached, thoughtfully designed office provides a secluded retreat for creative endeavors or remote work, blending utility with style in perfect measure. Located just around the corner from ''The River,'' a vibrant lifestyle center with shopping and a movie theater, the property offers convenience that complements its serene setting. Plus, it's just minutes from the upscale shopping and fine dining of El Paseo, offering a rare combination of privacy, elegance, and convenience. This architectural gem is more than a home, it is a living piece of design history. An extraordinary opportunity for the discerning collector of architecture and those who value design, authenticity, and the enduring charm of desert living. (Tierra Del Sol Property Association Fees are just $90 monthly and include a community pool.)

Listing Details MLS# 219144708

General Property Information

Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 1284
Total Baths: 2
SqFt Source: Assessor
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Pool: Yes
Garage: No
Sprinklers: Yes
Building # of Stories: Yes
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1958
Furnished: Unfurnished
Cross Streets: Bob Hope

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Contract; Conventional; Submit Lot Location: Corner Lot View Type: Mountain(s) Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Irrigation: Sprinkler System Disclosures: CC & R Building Style: Mid Century Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen; Pantry; Quartz Counters Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room; Kitchen Island Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary Bedroom Bathroom Features: Remodeled; Shower Stall; Tile Shower Exterior Construction: Glass; Stucco; Wood Foundation: Slab Flooring: Tile Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Central Air Pool Location: Community; Private Pool Construction: In Ground Pool Description: Community; In Ground; Private Heating: Central Fireplace Location: Living Room Fireplace Features: Gas Rooms: Dining Room; Living Room Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Vaulted Ceiling(s) Security Safety: Other Roofing: Composition; Shingle Patio Features: Concrete Slab; Covered Sewer: Septic Tank Parking: Attached Carport; Covered; Driveway Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 684112009
Original List Price: 775000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 71947
Street Name: Vista Del Rio
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92270
Area: 321 - Rancho Mirage
Country: US

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: No
Will Consider Lease: No

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: No

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: No
PUD Y/N: No
View: Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

More Information

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-03-12

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Carport Spaces: Yes
Total Parking Spaces: 4

HOA Information

HOA: No

DPR

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2026-03-12
Land Type: Fee

Sale Type

Standard: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Contract: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Submit: Yes

Parking Spaces/Information

Total Covered Spaces: 1
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 2

Lot Location

Corner Lot: Yes

View Type

Mountain(s): Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Irrigation

Sprinkler System: Yes

Disclosures

CC & R: Yes

Building Style

Mid Century: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Kitchen Features

Gourmet Kitchen: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Quartz Counters: Yes

Eating Areas

Formal Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes

Bedroom Features

Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes

Bathroom Features

Remodeled: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes
Tile Shower: Yes

Exterior Construction

Glass: Yes
Stucco: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes

Cooling Type

Air Conditioning: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Pool Location

Community: Yes
Private: Yes

Pool Construction

In Ground: Yes

Pool Description

Community: Yes
In Ground: Yes
Private: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Fireplace Location

Living Room: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas: Yes

Rooms

Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Interior Features

High Ceilings (9 Ft+): Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Security Safety

Other: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Patio Features

Concrete Slab: Yes
Covered: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Parking

Attached Carport: Yes
Covered: Yes
Driveway: Yes

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: Yes

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Agent: Jesse Huskey

Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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