La Quinta, CA real estate has quietly become one of the most exclusive addresses in Southern California, and a growing list of celebrities is proof. As the Gem of the Desert, La Quinta has been compared to Park Avenue in New York for the way its gated communities concentrate high-value homes and high-profile owners in one place. Kathleen Galigher, a La Quinta, CA real estate agent, works with buyers in these same neighborhoods every week. Here's a look inside the homes of nine of La Quinta's most famous residents, and what drew each of them to the desert.
Why Celebrities Keep Choosing La Quinta, CA
La Quinta sits about two hours east of Los Angeles, close enough for a quick escape but far enough to guarantee privacy. Its combination of championship golf, dramatic mountain views, and strict community gating has made it a favorite among entertainers, executives, and athletes who want space without giving up proximity to home base. Many of the homes below sit inside guard-gated country clubs, where privacy patrols and controlled access matter as much as square footage.
Celebrity Homes in La Quinta at a Glance
Resident | Community | Reported Price | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Cook | The Madison Club | $10 million | ~10,000 sq ft |
Justin Bieber | The Madison Club | $16.6 million | 10,000 sq ft |
Kris Jenner | The Madison Club | Not disclosed | ~11,000 sq ft |
Kylie Jenner | The Madison Club | $3.25M lot + build | 15,909 sq ft |
Kourtney Kardashian | Gated La Quinta community | $12 million | 9,000+ sq ft |
Adele | The Madison Club | $8 million | Not disclosed |
Sylvester Stallone | The Madison Club | Listed at $3.35 million | 4,889 sq ft |
Cindy Crawford & Rande Gerber | The Madison Club | $5.4 million | 5,978 sq ft |
Jenna Ortega | La Quinta (family home) | Not for sale | 8,700 sq ft |
Reported prices and sizes come from public real estate coverage at the time of purchase and may not reflect current market value.
Main Takeaway: The Madison Club has become La Quinta's version of a celebrity zip code, but the city's appeal isn't limited to one gated community. Buyers can find the same privacy, golf access, and mountain views in several other La Quinta neighborhoods at a range of price points.
Inside The Madison Club: La Quinta's Celebrity Enclave
Most of the names on this list own property inside The Madison Club, a guard-gated community built around a Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Buyers considering a purchase in the community can read more about what buying in the Madison Club actually involves before touring homes there.
Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook purchased a home in The Madison Club for a reported $10 million in 2019. The estate has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms across nearly 10,000 square feet on a 0.81-acre lot. It comes with an executive office, a wet bar with a custom billiard table, two professional-grade kitchens, a reported $150,000 infinity pool with Santa Rosa Mountains views, a tanning deck, a hot tub, multiple fire pits, a swim-up bar, a covered patio, a barbecue island, and a 1,766-square-foot multi-car garage.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber paid $16.6 million for a contemporary mansion in The Madison Club, putting him two doors down from Kylie Jenner and directly next door to her mother, Kris Jenner. The 10,000-square-foot home has 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, an infinity pool, a sports court, a detached guesthouse, AstroTurf lawns, a backyard fire pit, and two separate motor courts with room for well over a dozen cars.
Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner's Madison Club home is a modern, roughly 11,000-square-foot residence that sits next door to daughter Kylie's custom-built estate. The Kardashian-Jenner family's presence in the community runs deep: Kim Kardashian has been developing a nearby estate, Kourtney Kardashian owns a home in the area, and Khloé Kardashian has held vacant lots in the neighborhood.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner bought a one-acre, undeveloped lot in The Madison Club for $3.25 million in February 2019, then built a custom 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home spanning nearly 15,909 square feet with golf course and mountain views. Construction wrapped in late 2022, giving her one of the larger footprints in the community.
Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian paid $12 million for a private estate in an upscale, gated La Quinta neighborhood. The Contemporary-style mansion spans over 9,000 square feet on nearly an acre, with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, room enough for Kardashian, her three children, and her husband, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. The home was purchased fully furnished and includes custom water features, a Great Room with Santa Rosa Mountains views, a custom bar and wine room, a large infinity-edge pool and spa, and access to a 15-tee, Tom Fazio-designed golf course.
Adele
Grammy-winning singer Adele paid a reported $8 million for a contemporary mansion in The Madison Club in 2020, giving her a private desert retreat away from the demands of touring and recording.
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone built his own Madison Club home in 2008, drawing on Old World Mediterranean style with Caribbean touches that reflect his Italian heritage. The 4,889-square-foot house has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, a 32-foot living room with double-height ceilings, a large stone fireplace, a wine room, an outdoor kitchen, and a courtyard with a fountain and a stream that runs into a backyard waterfall. Stallone later listed the home for $3.35 million.
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber
Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, first rented in The Madison Club in 2016 when their kids attended the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. They returned in 2019 to buy their own home for $5.4 million, discounted from an original $6.5 million asking price. Built in 2013, the 5,978-square-foot house has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, an office, a chef's kitchen, a wine room, an infinity pool, and a gated courtyard with fire features and reflecting ponds.
Jenna Ortega: La Quinta's Homegrown Star
Not every famous face in La Quinta bought in from Los Angeles. Jenna Ortega, known for her roles in Netflix's "Wednesday" and the "Scream" franchise, grew up in the resort town and is its rare homegrown celebrity resident. The property, reportedly still held under her parents' names, is a sizable but modestly furnished 8,700-square-foot family home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. It includes an inground pool with its own spa and waterfall feature and a spacious patio with mountain views.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do so many celebrities own homes in La Quinta's Madison Club?
The Madison Club offers guard-gated privacy, a Tom Fazio golf course, and a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, which makes it an easy weekend or seasonal escape without sacrificing security.
How much do celebrity homes in La Quinta typically cost?
Recent celebrity purchases in La Quinta have ranged from roughly $8 million to $16.6 million, though homes throughout the broader city and its other golf communities are available at lower price points.
Is The Madison Club open to the public, or is it members-only?
The Madison Club is a private, guard-gated community. Homes are available for purchase like any other real estate, but access to the club's amenities requires membership.
Can I tour or rent any of these celebrity homes?
These are private residences and are not open for public tours. Some celebrity-owned properties do occasionally come up for sale or short-term rental once an owner moves on, which a local agent can flag when it happens.
Find Your Own Piece of La Quinta with Kathleen Galigher
Whether you're drawn to The Madison Club or want to explore homes for sale throughout La Quinta, CA, Kathleen Galigher brings 30 years of local market experience to every search. Contact Kathleen today to start touring the same neighborhoods some of the desert's most recognizable residents already call home.
