The Press-Enterprise reported that a 40-acre equestrian compound located in La Quinta has been listed for $23.9 million. Merv Griffin originally commissioned the horse ranch during the 1980s. Records show Merv Griffin kept more than 50 horses on the property before Merv Griffin died at 82 in August 2007.
The sprawling desert estate features a total of seven separate structures encompassing 13 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Its Moroccan-themed main house spans 5,409 square feet and was finished in 1986. Four 500-square-foot circular guesthouses cluster near the main house, while the outdoor grounds include a 2.5-acre artificial lake and a 16-stall barn. For temporary stays, the venue has also been rented for $15,000 a night.
Following Merv Griffin's passing, an investment group managed by Mark Majerovic bought the compound for $7 million in June 2013. The property has experienced multiple price adjustments in recent years, starting when the property was listed for $36 million in April 2024. It was subsequently relisted for $29.95 million in February 2025, before the compound resurfaced with its current asking price on Nov. 5.
Zach Goldsmith and Mauricio Umansky of The Agency currently hold the listing for the desert compound. The marketing materials describe the property as having "unprecedented scale and an uncompromising billionaire lifestyle in the heart of La Quinta," the listing told The Press-Enterprise.
