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Listed by: Zach Goldsmith (310) 908-6860 DRE #01454329, Mauricio Umansky DRE #01222825 | The Agency (424) 230-3700
$23,900,000
Monthly Est:$118,959
13 Beds
- 12 Baths
11 full baths + 1 half bath
10,685sqft
81345 Avenue 54, La Quinta, CA 92253
$23,900,000
$118,959/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
$-- HOA
40 acres lot
$2,237/sq.ft
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.
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- Listing updated: November 5, 2026 at 9:57 pm
- Source: California Regional MLS-CA | MLS#: 26106202

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
1
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1986
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
10,685 sqft
Lot Size
40 acres lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
California Regional MLS
MLS Number
26106202
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
1

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 13
Bathrooms: 12
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1986
Home type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
See Remarks
Utilities & Energy
Parking Features
Driveway
Fireplace Features
Great Room, Guest Accommodations, Outside
Pool Features
In Ground
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Other Features
Subdivision Name
Not In A Development
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
02/07/2025 Source: | Listed for Sale | $29,950,000 $2,803/sqft |
02/07/2025 Source: | Off Market | $29,950,000 +327.86% $2,803/sqft |
06/04/2013 Source: | Sold | $7,000,000 $655/sqft |
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