NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20690 Via Corto Monte Murrieta, CA 92562

La Cresta Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,244,232 - $1,591,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,763 Sq Ft
$522/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2014

Last sale price $690,000 $250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,336/month

160 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Near a National Forest
  • Cole Canyon Elementary School Rated A-
  • 5.04 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of November 2014

This secluded Mediterranean Style Estate is nestled in the prestigious and exclusive community of La Cresta. It's the perfect place to either raise kids in a safe and quiet environment with good schools, or retire into a serene, tranquil world of your own. Enter this completely fenced prestigious estate through an electric gate onto a long fully-paved tree-lined driveway where this amazing home commands attention from the hilltop. There are many lush mature trees and ancient oaks throughout the sprawling 5 Acre property. With flat usable land already graded- it's ready for you to build a guest home, stables, a barn to raise horses or other farm animals, tennis court, cultivate fruit trees or even your own vineyard! The home features one bedroom and a newly remodeled bath downstairs. It has a charming remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops. Some of the other features include; a custom tile staircase, central vacuum, soft water system, crown molding throughout, custom drapes, pool and spa with plumbing set up for future pool bath and shower. It has a 3 car garage, fully lined with cabinets and utility closets, a separate shed on the side for more storage. This home is move-in ready but also has endless opportunity to make it your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Steinbuch

Driven Real Estate License #01709514 Listed on: 05/02/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Steinbuch

Driven Real Estate License #01709514 Listed on: 05/02/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 5.04 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting

HOA Fees

  • $73 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Golf Cart Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Meadow
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,763 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Door Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot E
  • Tax Tract Number 432
  • Assessor Parcel Number 928160017

Community Details

Overview

  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Horse Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,529

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$73 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Micro-wave, Trash Compactor, Water Softener, Washer-Dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 928160017
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2763.00
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 249.73
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Meadow, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Golf Cart Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 53.00

Utilities

  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 73.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Curbs, Foothills, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land, Rural, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 219542.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0400

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 219542.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: E
  • Tax Tract Number: 0432

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Margolin Daren K and Margolin Susan E
Bought by
Rhana Family Trust and Margolin
Current Estimated Value
$1,442,808

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Oct 15, 2014
Sold by
Nath Soudamini Menon
Bought by
Margolin Daren K and Margolin Susan E
Seller's Agent
Ryan Steinbuch
Driven Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Steinbuch
Driven Real Estate
List Price
$788,888
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,888
-12.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.96%
Original Mortgage
$631,076
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Nath Soudamini M
Bought by
Nath Soudamini Menon and Nath Narikottile Gokul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1998
Sold by
Gokul Nath Narikottile and Nath Soudamini M
Bought by
Nath 1998 Narikottile Gokul and Nath Soudamini
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rhana Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Margolin Daren K $690,000 Orange Coast Title
Nath Soudamini Menon -- Accommodation
Nath 1998 Narikottile Gokul -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Margolin Daren K $631,076
Previous Owner Nath Soudamini Menon $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $690,000 -1.3% $250 / Sq Ft
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Price Changed $699,000 -11.4% $253 / Sq Ft
10/09/2014 10/09/14 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $788,888 -- $286 / 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 $8,529 $833,233 $210,318 $622,915
2023 $8,529 $800,879 $202,152 $598,727
2022 $8,613 $785,177 $198,189 $586,988
2021 $8,446 $769,782 $194,302 $575,480
2020 $9,943 $761,890 $192,310 $569,580
2019 $9,754 $746,952 $188,540 $558,412
2018 $9,569 $732,307 $184,845 $547,462
2017 $9,434 $717,949 $181,221 $536,728
2016 $9,304 $703,872 $177,668 $526,204
2015 $9,181 $690,000 $175,000 $515,000
2014 $5,373 $403,341 $105,461 $297,880
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Steinbuch

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Ryan Steinbuch

    Driven Real Estate

    (951) 212-1162

    2 in this area

    54 Total Sales

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SW14091152

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 928-160-017

California Riverside County Murrieta 92562 La Cresta

20690 Via Corto Monte, Murrieta, CA

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