81345 Avenue 54, La Quinta, CA 92253 (MLS# 41451660)

81345 Avenue 54, La Quinta, CA 92253

$7,000,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 14 Baths: 12 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,702,760 Status: Closed

Current Price: $7,000,000 List Date: 4/09/2012 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

This enchanting estate and former home of Merv Griffin was a labor of love, with materials carefully selected and imported from around the world. An exotic Moroccan style with interiors by famed designer Waldo Fernandez the 39+ acre private compound includes a tranquil 2.5 acre lake and extensive equestrian facilities. It's a must to tour the grounds and experience the beauty of the residence, as well as the majestic mountain and serene lake visuals surrounding you to gather the full scope of all being offered. The property is expansive and enjoys tremendous separation of living spaces with two bedrooms in the 5000 square foot main residence and 4 freestanding guest casitas. There are also two 3 bedroom 2 bath guest house on property along with service and staff quarter located with the stables and equestrian center. Another example of the best the desert has to offer.

Listing Details MLS# 41451660

General Property Information

Baths Full: 12
Pool: Yes
Garage Description: Detached
Sprinklers: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 39.09
Lot Size Area: 1702760
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1986
Furnished: Unfurnished
CrossStreet: East of Madison

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Yard Lot Location: Lake Front View Type: Lake; Mountain(s); Panoramic Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South Other Structural Features: Custom Built Building Style: Other Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook Flooring: Carpet; Marble Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Central Air Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: Gunite Pool Description: Private Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Propane Gas Rooms: Den - Study; Entry; Great Room Patio Features: Concrete Slab; Covered Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Parking: RV Access/Parking Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

Parcel Number: 767320013
Listing Contract Date: 2012-04-09
Original List Price: 9500000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 81345
Street Name: Avenue 54
County: Riverside
State: CA
Postal Code: 92253
MLS Area: 313 -La Quinta South of HWY 111

Listing Info

Will Consider Lease: No
SchoolDistrict: Coachella Valley Unified

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development: No

Status Change Info

StatusChangeDate: 2013-06-04
Purchase Contract Date: 2013-01-11
Close Date: 2013-06-04
Close Price: 7000000

More Information

Builders Information

Builder Model: Equestrian Estate

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita: Yes

Listing Office: HK Lane Real Estate

Listing Agent: TTK Represents

Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.