$1,415,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2025
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,621 Sq Ft
4.85 Acres

Recently Sold

$391 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Cole Canyon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Custom Home

About This Home

As of March 2025

SINGLE-STORY HOME, PRIVACY, VIEWS, BARN, USABLE LAND IN LA CRESTA HIGHLANDS! This 5-acre ranch on the Santa Rosa Plateau exudes country charm from the moment you enter. The long, very private driveway leads to a lovely 3600 square foot, single-level home with grassy front and back yards, massive oak trees, prolific pomegranate orchard, various other fruit trees, multiple sitting vignettes, fenced garden, chicken coop, and magical pool area with huge views, oudoor kitchen, putting green,and spa. The equestrian space, just steps below, has its own driveway from the street, and includes barn (currently used as a workshop with apartment), turnouts, and ample room for a round pen and/or small arena. (If you need more land, ask about the adjacent 10 acres, which may be available.) Enter the house to find a warm, yet bright, spacious home with large “Heart of the Home” kitchen opening to the family room with vaulted ceilings, many newer Renewal by Andersen energy-efficient windows and lots of natural light. The separate formal living room with fireplace, flanked by a large dining room can be used as is, or as a music room, play room or bonus room. Take the hallway past the 3 spacious guest bedrooms and powder room to the private primary suite with sitting area, fireplace and ensuite bathroom. This is a special home - sure to inspire amazing experiences and memories, as it offers a lifestyle of absolute privacy, peace, meditative spaces, spectacular views and room to roam. ***** 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum. in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery 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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Smith

Allison James Estates & Homes Brokerage Phone: 951-837-1650 License #01499934 Listed on: 11/07/2024

Allison James Estates & Homes

Co-Listed By

Jacob Ralston

Allison James Estates & Homes Brokerage Phone: 951-837-1650 License #01785418

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Testa

Sellers Net Inc License #01022131

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 4.85 Acre Lot
  • Cross Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R-A-5

HOA Fees

  • $80 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 25 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • RV Potential

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Vineyard
  • Pasture
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,621 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wainscoting
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Cole Canyon Elementary School
  • Thompson Middle School
  • Murrieta Valley High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Agricultural

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horse Property Improved

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 932310012
  • $1,276 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • La Cresta Highlands Association, Phone Number (951) 296-9030
  • Ralston Management HOA
  • Near a National Forest
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,288

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$80 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Santa Rosa Plateau
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-A-5
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 932310012
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3621.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Wainscoting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 390.78
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Suite, Workshop
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Emissivity Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Separate Tub And Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Storage
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Vineyard
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Cross Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: Private, Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, RV Potential
  • Total Parking Spaces: 28.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 25.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Propane Range, Propane Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 80.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: La Cresta Highlands
  • Phone: (951)296-9030
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land
  • Association Management: Ralston Management

Schools

  • School District: Murrieta
  • Elementary School: Cole Canyon
  • Middle School: Thompson
  • High School: Murrieta Valley
  • Elementary School: Cole Canyon
  • High School: Murrieta Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thompson
  • Elementary School #2: COLCAN
  • High School2: MURVAL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Front Yard, Horse Property Improved, Landscaped, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Ranch, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 211266.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.8500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 211266.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 432.72
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 1
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1276.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2024
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Cornelius Charles S and Cornelius Tana J
Bought by
Nichols Family Trust and Nichols
Seller's Agent
Kelly Smith
Allison James Estates & Homes
Buyer's Agent
Mark Testa
Sellers Net Inc
List Price
$1,497,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$82,000
-5.48%
Views
160
Current Estimated Value
$1,462,456

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
Original Mortgage
$1,132,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,128,159
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$334,297

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2011
Sold by
Dirkes David W and Dirkes Susan K
Bought by
Cornelius Charles S and Cornelius Tana J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,750
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2004
Sold by
Dorland Harvey Arthur and Dorland Karen
Bought by
Dirkes David W and Dirkes Susan K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$671,250
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2002
Sold by
Dorland Harvey Arthur
Bought by
Dorland Harvey Arthur and Dorland Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1994
Sold by
Ashton William S and Ashton Sally Jo
Bought by
Dorland Harvey Arthur

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,900
Interest Rate
8.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,415,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $585,000 Investors Title Company
Grant Deed $895,000 Ticor Title San Bernardino
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Orange Coast Title Co
Grant Deed $430,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Southwestern Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,132,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $438,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $900,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $671,250 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $267,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $343,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $1,415,000 -5.5% $391 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $1,497,000 -- $413 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,288 $1,489,385 $184,507 $1,304,878
2023 $10,288 $804,449 $177,344 $627,105
2022 $10,220 $788,676 $173,867 $614,809
2021 $10,027 $773,212 $170,458 $602,754
2020 $9,928 $765,285 $168,711 $596,574
2019 $9,741 $750,280 $165,403 $584,877
2018 $9,557 $735,569 $162,161 $573,408
2017 $9,424 $721,147 $158,982 $562,165
2016 $9,297 $707,008 $155,865 $551,143
2015 $8,101 $611,382 $130,636 $480,746
2014 $7,746 $599,408 $128,078 $471,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SW24226775

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 932-310-012