81609 Baffin Avenue, La Quinta
The Madison Real Estate
Madison Club Homes for Sale in La Quinta | Prices & Insights
The Madison Club is La Quinta's most exclusive address. Current listings, price history and what it actually takes
The valley's most architecturally striking ultra-luxury community. Contemporary design. Tom Fazio course. Homes from $5M to $85M+.
The Madison Club in La Quinta represents the newest generation of ultra-luxury golf community design in the Coachella Valley. Where older communities are defined by traditional or Mediterranean architecture, The Madison Club is defined by bold contemporary design, large lots, generous setbacks, and an aesthetic that reads more like a modern art environment than a conventional golf community.
The community is organized around a single Tom Fazio-designed championship course, with homes positioned on large parcels that maximize privacy between neighbors. This design philosophy results in a community that feels remarkably uncrowded and serene, with each home enjoying a sense of seclusion unusual even by private golf community standards.
The Madison Club attracts a buyer profile that skews younger than some of the valley's established communities, reflecting its contemporary design orientation. Many buyers are founders and executives from the technology and entertainment industries purchasing their first or second desert home.
Location: La Quinta, CA
Home Price Range: $5,000,000 to $25,000,000+
HOA Fees: $4,000 to $7,000/month
Land Ownership: Fee simple — buyers own the land outright
Golf: Single Tom Fazio championship course
Membership: Private, by invitation; not automatic with purchase
Security: 24-hour guard-gated with multi-point access control
Home Types: Contemporary custom estates; largest lots in the valley
Nearest Airport: Palm Springs International — approx. 30 min; Thermal airport closer for private aviation
Golf
The Tom Fazio course at The Madison Club is a masterwork of desert design. The routing takes advantage of natural wash terrain and the dramatic Santa Rosa Mountain backdrop, with wide fairways and strategic bunkering that reward thoughtful play. The course plays with an unhurried pace given the community's limited membership.
Architecture and Design
The Madison Club maintains one of the strictest architectural standards of any community in the valley. All homes must adhere to contemporary design guidelines, resulting in a community of glass, steel, concrete, and natural stone that is visually cohesive and unlike anything else in the desert. Many homes have been designed by nationally recognized architects.
Privacy and Security
The Madison Club's security infrastructure is among the most sophisticated in the Coachella Valley. Multi-point access control, advanced perimeter security, and a discreet patrol protocol make this the community of choice for buyers whose privacy requirements exceed what most gated communities provide.
Typical Buyer Profile
Technology and entertainment industry executives and founders
Buyers specifically seeking contemporary architectural design
Net worth typically $20M to $200M+
Age range skews younger — many buyers in their 40s and 50s
Buyers for whom privacy is a primary, non-negotiable requirement
Often purchasing as a primary desert home rather than a secondary property
What Sellers Need Here
Extremely thin market — high-value but very limited buyer pool
International marketing is essential given the buyer profile
Architectural photography must be at the highest editorial level
Cinematic video is a primary marketing tool — not optional
Off-market strategy often appropriate given buyer profile
CB Global Luxury network and international syndication are critical
Ryan has represented buyers and sellers in the Coachella Valley's most exclusive communities for over 23 years. His CLHMS certification, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury platform, and deep local relationships give clients a genuine advantage — whether buying or selling in The Madison Club.
Ranked in the top 1% of agents in the Greater Palm Springs area, Ryan brings a level of market knowledge and professional reach that this market demands.
What are home prices at The Madison Club in La Quinta?
Homes at The Madison Club range from approximately $5 million on the entry end to over $25 million for the community's largest and most architecturally significant estates. The Madison Club consistently ranks among the highest-priced residential addresses in the Coachella Valley.
What makes The Madison Club different from Bighorn or The Reserve?
The most significant differentiator is architectural design. Bighorn and The Reserve feature predominantly Southwestern and traditional desert architecture. The Madison Club is exclusively contemporary. Madison Club lots are also generally larger, providing more visual separation between homes. The buyer profile skews younger and more tech- and entertainment-oriented.
What are HOA fees at The Madison Club?
HOA fees at The Madison Club generally range from approximately $4,000 to $7,000 per month depending on home size. Golf club membership dues are assessed separately.
Is The Madison Club on lease land?
No. The Madison Club is on fee simple land. Buyers own their lots outright.
Who is the best real estate agent for The Madison Club?
Ryan Gaertner of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury has over 23 years of Coachella Valley experience. His global marketing network and expertise in ultra-luxury transactions make him the right choice for Madison Club buyers and sellers.
Ready to buy or sell at The Madison Club? Ryan Gaertner provides confidential, expert representation for buyers and sellers in The Madison Club and across the Coachella Valley's most exclusive communities.
Ryan Gaertner | Coldwell Banker Global Luxury | DRE #01372839 | 72605 Hwy 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260