The Madison ClubLa Quinta CA

The developer

The Madison Club was developed by the Discovery Land Company, a team known for properties that marry the natural with an exceptional socio-cultural environment that fosters an exceptional lifestyle. Discovery's communities are loaded with world-class amenities that elevate the quality of life of its residents to a whole new level.

Founded in 1994 under the supervision of private residential community operator of domestic and international properties, Mike Meldman, Discovery opened its first property in Scottsdale. The company also has other luxurious residential offerings in The Hills Golf Club in the Hamptons, North Shore Preserve in Hawaii, Costaterra in Portugal, and Madison in California.

The Madison Club homes for sale

A maximum of 225 club memberships are extended by invitation, ensuring top-shelf exclusivity. Madison Club homes for sale here are composed of clubhouse suites, villas, homesites, and custom houses. A clubhouse suite starts at about $1.5 million, while a 2-acre undeveloped lot will cost north of $5 million. Madison Club villas come in at about 5,000 square feet and are clustered in the center of the community.

The Madison Club enjoys the warm California sun all year round, making backyards with pools, covered patios, and tennis or basketball courts a common feature of most homes. Most living rooms in the area are open to the outdoors, have spa-inspired bathrooms, and include open kitchen floorplans. Homes typically feature triple fairway views and open layouts that allow for better natural lighting, airflow, and panoramic views.

Homes in the community average about 7,000 square feet of living area on an acre or so of land. This typically includes five bedrooms and five baths. Prices of homes in The Madison Club range from around a million to $26 million.

It was reported that in 2021, Kourtney Kardashian paid $12 million for a mansion in the said gated community. The contemporary 9,000 square feet home sitting on nearly an acre of land comes with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a courtyard, an infinity pool, a BBQ grilling area, and a guesthouse.

The Madison Club home: an epitome of form and function

Showcasing the best that the Madison Club real estate offers, this 11,808 square foot property at 81560 Baffin Avenue, La Quinta includes five bedrooms and eight baths. Built in 2022, this contemporary home is priced at $26,995,000.

The potential owner of this sprawling beauty will enjoy afternoons lounging in the massive covered balcony loaded with special features like a fireplace, kitchenette, infrared sauna, baths with heated floors, and many other opulent amenities. Masterfully executed landscaping and huge gates help to ensure privacy while adding to the house’s aesthetics.

Golf membership and homeowner association dues

To fully enjoy the amenities in both the golf course and the residential community of The Madison Club, one should be a full-fledged member of The Club. Membership is strictly by invitation and covers a whole year. The board approves each prospective new member and, to date, there are no social memberships.

Golf memberships start at $250,000 with annual dues of roughly $25,000 to $50,000. There is a required initiation fee of $750 and a capital fund fee for capital improvement projects paid annually, which can change yearly. For those with a private equity membership, homeowners association dues are pegged at roughly $1,000 to $2,000 monthly.

Perks and amenities

The privileges vary depending on the membership type but typically, perks of membership in The Madison Club include access to club dining and events and reciprocal benefits with reduced meeting room and rental rates.

The Mediterranean-styled Clubhouse is the epicenter of a good number of social activities that happen in The Madison Club. This Clubhouse's key features include a private movie room, a performance center, a spa and fitness center, and separate men's and women's locker rooms. Let’s take a detailed look at each feature:

• Fitness center. The Madison Club Fitness Center is fully equipped with machines, free weights, group exercise rooms, and strengthening equipment. Personal trainers and sessions are available upon request for members and guests who may need support in their sessions.
• Spa. The Club's Spa is where you can be pampered in the midst of peaceful and tranquil surroundings. The full-service spa has various massage treatment options; facials to relax, rejuvenate and heal; and salon services for your nails, hair, and event preparations.
• Retail shop. At the Madison Club, everything spells upscale living, and the Jefferson Retail Shop is no exception. From branded golf gear to exquisite jewelry and stylish bags, this outlet caters to all your lifestyle requirements.
• Movie theater. Featuring a state-of-the-art private movie theatre for exclusive community members, the theater is all about comfort with armchairs, velvet curtains, and the best audio system.
• Kids’ spaces. If adults can enjoy the facilities, so can the kids. The Madison Club Kids Club is a space for kids to have fun and engage in supervised and safe activities. With video games, a foosball table, TV, and ping-pong, to name a few, kids can have fun while their parents are playing a round or two of golf.

The golfer's game and experience play big parts in their level of enjoyment in a golf course. Game-wise, the natural scenery and level of engagement with other players are essential. In contrast, experience-focused players will look at elements such as the course layout, level of difficulty, and grounds maintenance.

The design of The Madison Club’s Tom Fazio-designed parkland golf course takes both game and experience into consideration. The natural backdrop of mountains and stunning lakes invigorate you as you play. The course itself has no shortage of interesting characteristics, such as rolling fairways, challenging water elements, and mature trees.

The 7,400 square-foot, 72-par course is championship-caliber, providing an unmatched experience with every game. Long-range hitting between tees can be daunting for the less experienced, but with clear skies and a lovely desert setting accompanying your game, the length feels brisk and comfortable. Enjoy the use of well-maintained equipment, such as golf carts and locker rooms, as well as the guidance of professional caddies who can help talk you through your game.

With strategically designed sand pits, golfers will revel in the challenge the course poses, and the best part of the round comes at the par-five home hole, which features a tumbling creek to the right of the fairway with a narrow waterside approach and a 50-foot elm tree.

In addition to the course, the Madison Club also has a 33-tee driving range and putting green for practice, warm-up, and instruction.

Golf Digest previously ranked the Fazio 18-hole course as #2 among its 100 greatest courses and the best in state. Currently, the course sits at No. 108. The exclusive Club was noted to have excellent facilities and with multiple tees, offers a challenging yet playable round for golfers of all skill levels.

Performance center with top-of-the-line technology

The Madison Club’s Discovery Performance Center is a state-of-the-art golf instruction facility that helps to improve your game performance and physical well-being. Members can schedule one-on-one instruction with in-house golf professionals and use the monitoring technology to assess and review their stroke and form, among others.

Course stations and refreshments

Stations manned by a professional staff are found in strategic areas of the course, offering refreshments and snacks to keep you in high spirits all throughout your game.

Residents and community members

Residents in this private community include the who’s who of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and Wall Street, among others. Madison Club homeowners and members include celebrity couple Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli, Nike founder Phil Knight, members of the Kardashian clan, Cindy Crawford, and Apple’s Tim Cook.

Like many premium gated communities, the Madison Club is popular among celebrities because of the security, seclusion, and privacy it offers. With the amenities listed above, many community members can find everything they need without leaving their general area.

Food and dining

In addition to the dining options offered at the Madison Clubhouse, residents can go out and find fantastic food options in the City of La Quinta, from street food to casual and fine dining. With Coachella Valley being an important agricultural and farming region, you can expect the Valley's farmers' market to be filled with local produce, artisanal products, and fusion dishes.

Boutique shopping

When it comes to shopping, only a few can rival this enclave's offerings. As the pearl of the Coachella Valley, there is no shortage of areas for your retail therapy sessions. Community members can choose to shop in Downtown Palm Springs, The Gardens on El Paseo, and the Dessert Hills Premium Outlets.

Arts and culture festivals

Art is deeply engrained in the cultural fabric of La Quinta. There are plenty of art galleries and shops to explore like the La Quinta Museum which features some of the most insightful displays of the city’s local history. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival attracts thousands of people from all across the globe to come and enjoy this two-week gathering of music lovers, celebrities, and art enthusiasts.

Sports and recreation

La Quinta is known for being one of the leading golf destinations in the country but also has plenty of spaces for mounting biking, horseback riding, and the occasional picnic to soak in nature.

One popular La Quinta venue for exciting outdoor activities and recreation is the Coachella Valley Preserve. This 17,000-acre site has hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Whether it's to go sightseeing or power hiking, these scenic trails here will get your adrenaline pumping. Some recommended hiking venues here include the Bear Creek Trailhead and the Boo Hoff Trail.

A top-producing licensed real estate broker, Rich has over 16 years of real estate experience under his belt. After embarking on this career at the age of 19, he got his license in 2005 then got his California real estate broker’s license in 2008.

As a real estate agent affiliated with Compass, Rich and his team abide by the highest industry standards and equal housing opportunity laws. Some of his more notable listings and representations include the former Frank Sinatra Residence, architectural homes of AIA William Cody, Willian Krisel, and the collection of homes designed by AIA Anthony Poon in South Palm Springs. Rich has featured listings in all of the premier communities of California, such as The Madison Club, The Hideaway, Bighorn Golf Club, The Vintage, and Palm Springs.

Buying a luxury home is a significant decision and commitment to make. So, when it comes to luxury homes, especially in a prestigious community like The Madison Club, you need to work with someone you can trust. This should be someone who will look after your interests, negotiate the best deal for you, and ensure a stress-free experience all throughout.

Whether you are interested in buying or selling property in The Madison Club or looking for real estate investment opportunities in the City of La Quinta, let Rich Nolan – yours truly – be your go-to Realtor.

With nearly two decades of real estate experience under my belt, I can help you close the deal on your dream Madison Club Homes for sale. It will be my pleasure to help you start building great memories in your very own retreat here. Get in touch with me at 760.219.1357 or send me an email here today.