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81376 Merv Griffin Way, La Quinta, CA 92253

$2,595,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,154 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,595,000 List Date: 10/01/2025 Last Modified: 12/09/2025

Description

Welcome to Griffin Ranch—a premier, guard-gated community in La Quinta that caters to those who expect nothing less than the best. Perfectly positioned on a premium south-facing lot, this stunning estate is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining, surrounded by panoramic mountain views and lush, maintenance-free landscaping. From the moment you arrive, the attention to detail is undeniable—custom hardscaping, elegant pavers, and mature desert flora set the tone for the luxury lifestyle that awaits. Step outside into a backyard oasis curated for relaxation and recreation alike. Whether you're soaking in the sparkling saltwater pool with Baja shelf, unwinding in the spa, or enjoying friendly competition on the bocce court or horseshoe pit, every element is crafted for comfort and entertainment. Grill poolside in your outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, host unforgettable evenings by the open-air firepit, or toast with friends at the custom bar under the covered patio—this home was built for moments that matter. Inside, expansive slide-away glass doors with Phantom exterior screens create a true indoor-outdoor experience, flowing from the elegant great room to the patio beyond. The professionally designed interior is light, airy, and anchored by a chef's kitchen featuring premium stainless steel appliances, a double oven, built-in fridge, oversized island, walk-in pantry, and stylish granite finishes. The open-concept design is complemented by a wet bar with wine cooler, ideal for entertaining guests before a night out—or in. The primary suite offers a tranquil escape with a spa-inspired bath and generous walk-in closet. Three spacious guest bedrooms ensure friends and family feel right at home, while a versatile bonus room can easily flex into a home office, media room, or fifth bedroom. Every space has been elevated with smart home features, custom lighting, designer window treatments, and solar panels for energy efficiency and comfort year-round. A four-car garage offers room for vehicles, golf carts, and storage—an exceptional find in the desert! As a resident of Griffin Ranch, you'll have exclusive access to the community's state-of-the-art clubhouse, offering tennis & pickleball courts, a Jr. Olympic-size pool, fitness and Pilates studios, billiards, BBQ pavilions, dog park, and putting green—a social and active lifestyle built right into your neighborhood.

More Information MLS# 219136134

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2025-10-01 Land Type: Fee

General Property Information

Fireplace: Yes Building # of Stories: 1 Total Fireplaces: 1 Pool: Yes Garage: Yes Garage Description: Attached Sprinklers: Yes Furnished: Furnished Total Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 Approx SqFt: 4154 Total Baths: 5 SqFt Source: Assessor Lot Size: 20909 Lot Size Source: Builder Year Built: 2021 Cross Streets: Madison and 52nd

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: No Will Consider Lease: No Exclusions of Sale: Furnishings per inventory are available and negotiable.

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: No

Property Info

View: Yes Golf Course Within Development: No Senior Community: No Gated Community: Yes PUD Y/N: Yes Total Monthly Association Fees: 590

Community Features

Community Mailbox: 1 Dog Park: 1 Pickle Ball Courts: 1

Fencing

Block: 1

Sale Type

Standard: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Listing Terms

Cash to New Loan: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Parking Spaces/Information

Total Covered Spaces: 0 Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 0

Lot Description

Front Yard: 1 Landscaped: 1 Private: 1

View Type

Mountain(s): 1 Panoramic: 1 Pool: 1

Property Orientation Faces

Leisure Faces South: 1

Other Structural Features

Barbeque Private: 1 Premium Lot: 1 Solar System Owned: 1

Other Equipment

Satellite Dish: 1

Irrigation

Drip System: 1 Sprinkler System: 1 Sprinkler Timer: 1

Disclosures

CC & R: 1 Homeowners Association: 1 Pet Restrictions: 1

Levels

One: 1

Entry Location

Ground Level - No Steps: 1

Appliances

Bar Ice Maker: 1 Convection Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Freezer: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Ice Maker: 1 Microwave Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Self Cleaning Oven: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener: 1

Built-In BBQ

Gas: 1

Range Hood

Yes: 1

Kitchen Features

Gourmet Kitchen: 1 Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Quartz Counters: 1

Eating Areas

Dining Area: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Living/Dining Combo: 1

Bedroom Features

2 Primary Bedrooms: 1 Primary Retreat: 1 Primary Suite: 1 Walk In Closet: 1

Bathroom Features

2 Primary Baths: 1 Double Vanity(s): 1 Linen Closet: 1 Powder Room: 1 Shower & Tub: 1 Tile Shower: 1

Doors

Sliding Doors: 1

Exterior Construction

Stucco: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Cooling Type

Air Conditioning: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Pool Location

Community: 1 Private: 1

Pool Accessories

Safety Fence: 1 Safety Gate: 1

Pool Construction

In Ground: 1 Pebble: 1

Pool Description

Community: 1 Fenced: 1 Heated: 1 In Ground: 1 Lap: 1 Private: 1 Salt Water: 1 Waterfall: 1

Spa/Hot Tub Construction

In Ground: 1 Pebble: 1

Spa/Hot Tub Description

Community: 1 Fenced: 1 Heated: 1 Heated - Gas: 1 Private: 1

Heating

Central: 1 Fireplace(s): 1 Forced Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Heating Fuel

Natural Gas: 1

Fireplace Location

Great Room: 1

Fireplace Features

Fire Pit: 1 Gas Starter: 1

Rooms

Bar: 1 Bonus Room: 1 Den - Study: 1 Dining Area: 1 Entry: 1 Great Room: 1 Walk In Pantry: 1

Interior Features

Built-In Features: 1 Coffered Ceiling(s): 1 Crown Molding: 1 High Ceilings (9 Ft+): 1 Open Floorplan: 1 Recessed Lighting: 1 Surround Sound Wired: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Laundry

Individual Room: 1

Security Safety

24 Hour Security: 1 Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1 Fire Sprinkler System: 1 Gated Community: 1

Window Treatments

Awnings: 1 Custom Window Covering: 1 Drapes: 1 Shutters: 1

Roofing

Clay Tile: 1

Patio Features

Awning(s): 1 Covered: 1 Rock - Stone: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: 1

Water

Water District: 1 Water District Name: CVWD

Water Heater Feature

Instant Hot Water: 1 Solar: 1 Tankless: 1

Parking

Direct Entrance: 1 Driveway: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Golf Cart Garage: 1

HOA Information

HOA: Yes HOA Fee 1: 590

Association Amenities

Banquet Facilities: 1 Barbecue: 1 Billiard Room: 1 Bocce Ball Court: 1 Clubhouse: 1 Controlled Access: 1 Fire Pit: 1 Fitness Center: 1 Greenbelt/Park: 1 Guest Parking: 1 Maintenance Grounds: 1 Management: 1 Other Courts: 1 Sport Court: 1 Tennis Courts: 1

Association 1 Frequency

Monthly: 1

Association Fees Include

Building & Grounds: 1 Clubhouse: 1 Security: 1 Trash: 1

Association Pet Rules

Assoc Pet Rules: 1

Association Information

Association Name: Griffin Ranch

Contingent Upon

Loan Approval: 1

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: 1

DPR

DPR Eligible: No

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 780120035 Status: Closed Listing Date: 2025-10-01 Original List Price: 2595000 Sold Price: $2,595,000 Current Price: $2,595,000 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Street #: 81376 Street Name: Merv Griffin Street Suffix: Way County: Riverside State: CA Zip Code: 92253 Area: 313 -La Quinta South of HWY 111 Country: US

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-12-08 Pending Date: 2025-11-20 Closed Date: 2025-12-08 Closed Price: 2595000

Builders Information

Builder's Name: Lennar Builder's Model Name: 5

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces: 4 Total Parking Spaces: 4

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Front Yard; Landscaped; Private View Type: Mountain(s); Panoramic; Pool Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South Other Structural Features: Barbeque Private; Premium Lot; Solar System Owned Other Equipment: Satellite Dish Irrigation: Drip System; Sprinkler System; Sprinkler Timer Fencing: Block Disclosures: CC & R; Homeowners Association; Pet Restrictions Community Features: Community Mailbox; Dog Park; Pickle Ball Courts Levels: One Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps Appliances: Bar Ice Maker; Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Exhaust Fan; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Ice Maker; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Washer; Water Softener Built-In BBQ: Gas Range Hood: Yes Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen; Island; Pantry; Quartz Counters Eating Areas: Dining Area; Kitchen Island; Living/Dining Combo Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms; Primary Retreat; Primary Suite; Walk In Closet Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths; Double Vanity(s); Linen Closet; Powder Room; Shower & Tub; Tile Shower Doors: Sliding Doors Exterior Construction: Stucco Foundation: Slab Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Zoned Pool Location: Community; Private Pool Accessories: Safety Fence; Safety Gate Pool Construction: In Ground; Pebble Pool Description: Community; Fenced; Heated; In Ground; Lap; Private; Salt Water; Waterfall Heating: Central; Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Zoned Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Great Room Fireplace Features: Fire Pit; Gas Starter Rooms: Bar; Bonus Room; Den - Study; Dining Area; Entry; Great Room; Walk In Pantry Interior Features: Built-In Features; Coffered Ceiling(s); Crown Molding; High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Open Floorplan; Recessed Lighting; Surround Sound Wired; Wet Bar Laundry: Individual Room Security Safety: 24 Hour Security; Closed Circuit Camera(s); Fire Sprinkler System; Gated Community Window Treatments: Awnings; Custom Window Covering; Drapes; Shutters Roofing: Clay Tile Patio Features: Awning(s); Covered; Rock - Stone; Wrap Around Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Instant Hot Water; Solar; Tankless Parking: Direct Entrance; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Golf Cart Garage Road Surface Type: Asphalt Association 1 Frequency: Monthly Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities; Barbecue; Billiard Room; Bocce Ball Court; Clubhouse; Controlled Access; Fire Pit; Fitness Center; Greenbelt/Park; Guest Parking; Maintenance Grounds; Management; Other Courts; Sport Court; Tennis Courts Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds; Clubhouse; Security; Trash Association Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules Contingent Upon: Loan Approval Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office: Equity Union
Listing Agent: Sheri Dettman and Associates
Last Updated: December - 09 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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