Water Views
Address
81345 Avenue 54, La Quinta, CA
Price
$ 23,900,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#26106202
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyRiverside
- CityLa Quinta
- Area La Quinta South of HWY 111
- NeighborhoodNot in a Development
- Zip92253
- Style
- Year Built1986
- Price$ 23,900,000
- Bedrooms13
- Full Bathrooms11
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage10685
- Lot Size40 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
Welcome to the ultimate desert trophy estate. A sprawling 40-acre private compound offering unprecedented scale and an uncompromising billionaire lifestyle in the heart of La Quinta. Masterfully designed by trailblazing icon Waldo Fernandez, the legendary Merv Griffin Estate is a magnificent masterwork of design, security, and prestige. This expansive sanctuary features 7 distinct residential structures totaling 13 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Centered around a spectacular 5,500-SF main residence, framed by panoramic mountain views, a tranquil 2.5-acre private recreation lake, and elite equestrian facilities with a 16-stall barn and thoroughbred racing track. Driven by its own highly productive potable well with exclusive water rights, the compound offers rare, self-sufficient autonomy.The neighborhood is an unmatched global playground of luxury, entertainment, and sport. The estate sits directly across the street from the billionaire-haven Madison Club, behind the world-famous Empire Polo Fields (home to Coachella and Stagecoach), and just down the street from the iconic Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This premier location places you minutes from the best golf courses in the world, the high-end shopping and dining of El Paseo, and the desert's most exclusive new wave of elite developments, including the Coral Mountain Surf Club, Soho Desert House Palm Springs, and the ultra-luxury Silver Rock resort. A true private fortress anchoring the absolute best square mileage in the Coachella Valley, this iconic legacy property offers an elite lifestyle that simply cannot be replicated.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 11/5/2026 | Listed $23,900,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 10685 |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Appliances | Barbecue,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer |
| Garage Spaces | 6 |
| Architectural Style | See Remarks |
| Pool Features | In Ground |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| View | Lake,Mountain(s),Panoramic |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | Riverside |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | Not in a Development |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Barn(s),Guest House |
| Full Baths | 11 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Property is located on the south side of Avenue 54, east of Madison. Across the street from The Madison Club. |
| City | La Quinta |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | 313 - La Quinta South of HWY 111 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1742400 |
| Spa Features | In Ground |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | LA QUINTA |
Interior Features
| Furnished Y/N | Furnished Or Unfurnished |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Great Room,Guest Accommodations,Outside |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 13 |
| Total Baths | 12 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Driveway |
|---|---|
| Total Parking | 20 |
| Lot Size Area | 1742400 |
| Spa | true |
| Building Area Total | 10685 |
| Lot Size Acres | 40 |
| Lot Size Source | Owner |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 92253
Price
Year Built
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