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81517 Merv Griffin Way

La Quinta, CA 92253

$2,995,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms4 Beds • 5 Baths
Living area4,700 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size0.53 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Equity Union · Sheri Dettman and Assoc... · CRMLS

MLS # 219152605DA · Last checked Oct 21, 2026 04:18 UTC

About this property

Welcome to the good life at Griffin Ranch, where resort style amenities, spacious living, and a garage that will make car enthusiasts do a double take come together in one exceptional La Quinta home. Situated on just over half an acre, this approximately 4,700 square foot Plan 7 residence offers four bedrooms, including two generous primary suites, five bathrooms, and a versatile game or bonus room. Designed with both everyday comfort and entertaining in mind, the spacious floor plan provides room for everyone to gather, along with plenty of places to escape for a little quiet time. The kitchen is ready for the cook in the family with custom countertops, a large farmhouse sink, a complete suite of Thermador appliances, and generous workspace. Oversized tile flooring throughout was a substantial upgrade that adds both style and practicality. The two primary suites offer exceptional comfort, with one featuring a freestanding soaking tub and the other a distinctive shower combination. A separate sitting room opens to the pool and spa, creating a peaceful retreat within the home.Outside, the east facing entertainment area is made for desert living. Enjoy the morning sunshine, relax by the pool and spa, and entertain comfortably through the cooler afternoons. The thoughtfully designed landscaping emphasizes low maintenance and water conservation, leaving more time to enjoy the lifestyle you came here for. And then there is the garage. With approximately 1,200 square feet of space for up to five cars, this is a dream setup for collectors, hobbyists, or anyone who appreciates room to work and store their favorite toys. Epoxy flooring, a split system air conditioner, and a whole home soft water system add to the impressive functionality. Whether your passion is cars, projects, or simply having space for everything, this garage delivers. Life at Griffin Ranch extends well beyond your front door. Residents enjoy access to an impressive clubhouse, fitness center, Pilates room, game room with pool table and table tennis, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, scenic walking paths, and a dog park. It is a community designed for an active, social, and relaxed desert lifestyle, with amenities that make every day feel a little more like a vacation. You are close to world class golf, hiking & biking trails, shopping, dining, & entertainment at Acrisure Arena. A rare combination of generous living space, garage capacity, and the amenities of Griffin Ranch.

Property details

MLS number
219152605DA
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
4 Beds • 5 Baths
Living area
4,700 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size
0.53 acres
County
Riverside
Year built
2020
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
1

Building

Year built
2020
Year built source
Builder
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Roof
Clay
Foundation
Slab
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
4
Half bathrooms
1
Three-quarter bathrooms
0
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Bonus Room, Entry Foyer, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Retreat, Dining Room
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan
Interior features
Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Storage, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Tile
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace
Gas, Great Room
Laundry
Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
5
Garage spaces
5
Carport spaces
0
Parking
Direct Access, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Tandem
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
Community, Electric Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Private, Salt Water
Spa
Community, Heated, In Ground, Private
Patio / porch
Covered
Exterior features
Barbecue
Lot features
Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Lot size source
Assessor
Property outlook
Mountains, Panoramic, Pool

Utilities & community

Community features
Gated, Pool
Association amenities
Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Pet Restrictions, Security, Tennis Courts, Trash

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$610.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Westside Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Thermal K–6 1.0 mi
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella 7–8 1.6 mi
Coachella Valley High (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Thermal 9–12 2.4 mi
Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio K–6 2.5 mi
Imagine Schools, Riverside County (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Coachella Not reported 2.8 mi
Coral Mountain Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella K–6 2.9 mi
NOVA Academy - Coachella (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella 9–12 3.2 mi
Peter Pendleton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella K–6 3.3 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$2,995,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$2,995,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 05:53$2,995,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in La Quinta

Active residential homes for sale in La Quinta, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings400Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$799,000400 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$357.3778 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market22400 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction45
Listings with an increase5

50 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-21 05:02 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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