Property Attributes
- MLS#SW26053801
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyRiverside
- CityMurrieta
- Area Southwest Riverside County
- Zip92562
- Style
- Year Built1990
- Price$ 2,599,000
- Bedrooms7
- Full Bathrooms8
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage5995
- Lot Size6.24 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
A TRUE LA CRESTA TREASURE! Prepare to be mesmerized by this magical estate, oozing with enchantment and loaded with amenities: Main house, 2 apartments, saltwater pool & spa, automatic entry gate, ancient oak forest, flat usable fenced grounds, multiple gardens, walk-paths, unique sitting vignettes, fruit orchard and an amazing 6000sf bonus structure with cross-beamed 2-story ceilings - perfect in its current multipurpose use with meeting space & bathrooms or ready to be converted back to a massive horse barn, Car Collector's dream garage, Homeschool, Offices...Next to it is an abundance of very flat, very usable land, previously housing a jumping arena and large enough for whatever your heart desires. Today, it is a peaceful natural wonderland with meandering paths & serene frog pond, currently enjoyed by the happy property jesters – a pair of adorable mini-horses, who have their own corral under the ancient oaks. Unwind in the cedar hot tub & heal in the SALTchamber spa. There is so much magic here, even the ground-mounted solar array spells “LOVE”…Inside, you will find excellent craftsmanship within the 3708sf 4BD/3BA main house with its great room’s soaring ceilings, loads of natural light, chefs’ kitchen, dramatic fireplace & the private downstairs primary suite with luxurious spa bathroom & doors to the oak-studded backyard paradise, daily inviting a sense of indoor/outdoor living. Upstairs hosts the 3rd & 4th bedrooms, plus a charming loft. Enjoy great versatility with TWO APARTMENTS – a 713sf 1BD/1BA with kitchenette over the garage & a 1574sf split-level 2B/3BA with cathedral beamed ceiling living room, fireplace, full kitchen, balcony & private ground-floor entrance. Host your friends & family - or utilize either or both apartments for rental income. This enchanted grand estate is easily accessible in the very heart of La Cresta and will WOW you from the moment you enter the lush grounds! It is truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! *****Discover the La Cresta Lifestyle: 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community w/no commercial businesses, robust social activities, miles of private community trails & 1000s of acres of Ecological Reserve…All less than 1.5 hours from LA, SD, OC, Palm Springs & Big Bear. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Canyon Elementary School | Thompson Middle School | Murrieta Valley High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Listed $2,929,000 |
| 6/3/2026 | 2$2,871,000 |
| 7/4/2026 | 3$2,771,000 |
| 7/23/2026 | 3$2,699,000 |
| 9/1/2026 | 4$2,599,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 5995 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected,Water Connected |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| HOA Fee | 85 |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Architectural Style | Custom |
| Pool Features | Infinity,In Ground,Private |
| Security Features | Security Gate |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Electric | Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned,Standard |
| View | Mountain(s),Rocks,Trees/Woods |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Community Features | Hiking,Horse Trails,Stable(s),Mountainous,Preserve/Public Land,Rural |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| County | Riverside |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Horse Trail(s),Pets Allowed,Trail(s) |
| HOA | true |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Barn(s),Guest House Detached,Storage,Workshop,Corral(s) |
| Full Baths | 8 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Clinton Keith to Avenida La Cresta. Follow to address. Look for sign on right. |
| High School | Murrieta Valley |
| City | Murrieta |
| Association Name | LCPOA |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| High School District | Murrieta |
| Open Parking Spaces | 100 |
| Number Of Units Total | 3 |
| MLS Area | SRCAR - Southwest Riverside County |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 271814 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Cash to New Loan |
| Spa Features | In Ground |
| Elementary School | Cole Canyon |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Middle/Junior High School | Thompson |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.wellcomemat.com/mls/54fba0996e351mlb4 |
| Structure Type | House |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Tax Lot | 929 |
| Virtual Tour | https://youtu.be/JLnmMvAcvmY?si=cDVRQ_pcG_QzDEzR |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-03-13 |
| PostalCity | MURRIETA |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Beamed Ceilings,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Storage,Two Story Ceilings,Bedroom on Main Level,Entrance Foyer,Loft,Main Level Primary,Primary Suite,Walk-In Closet(s),Workshop |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Guest Accommodations,Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Inside,Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 7 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Total Baths | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Driveway Level,Electric Gate,Garage,Gated,On Site,Private,RV Potential |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Agricultural,Back Yard,Corner Lot,Front Yard,Horse Property,Lot Over 40000 Sqft,Level,Ranch |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 103 |
| Lot Size Area | 271814 |
| Spa | true |
| Lot Size Acres | 6.24 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Private Pool | true |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Horse Y/N | true |
| Horse Amenities | Riding Trail |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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