$1,625,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

38541 Shoal Creek Dr Murrieta, CA 92562

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,477 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$363 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Cole Canyon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated In Ground Pool

About This Home

As of September 2025

Huge price reduction,,, Nestled among the majestic oak trees, this extraordinary property presents a rare opportunity to own not one but two homes on a picturesque one-acre lot. This estates exterior is characterized by its classic Santa Barbara architecture whos design is a masterclass in understated elegance. The homes one acre property is a tranquil oasis with massive ancient oaks, a sprawling patio with pool, spa and seated fire pit.
The interior is timeless with optimum entertaining opportunity enhanced in the great room by large built-in cabinets, open beam ceilings, with wood casings, trim and wood flooring. A fireplace and beautiful arched windows with built in window seats enhance this setting. The formal dining room features glass built in cabinetry. This stunning kitchen is a true masterpiece of design and functionality providing the perfect blend of style, elegance and performance. A chefs dream! There are two bedrooms in the main house (with potential for three bedrooms), a private primary bedroom including fireplace, two large walk- in closets and gorgeous bathroom. A private office offers beautiful built-in cabinets.
The guest house offers a living room with fireplace, game room and two bedrooms with kitchenette with access to the pool and spa.
A rare oversized four car garage with tons of cabinets and work bench are accessed from the breezeway to the expansive laundry room complete with spacious cabinetry and hobby station.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara & Scott Walker

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 951-285-4040 License #01219294 Listed on: 03/25/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Villavicencio

Encinas Realty License #00946430

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $315 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Planned Development
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stone Veneer
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,477 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Double Door Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Fireplace in Guest House

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Water Purifier

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Tax Tract Number 148
  • Assessor Parcel Number 904120047
  • $224 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Bear Creek Master Assn Association, Phone Number (951) 677-1434
  • Avalon HOA

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,236

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$315 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Guarded
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 904120047
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4477.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Eating Area: Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Guest House, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 362.97
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Main Floor Full Bath, Separate Tub And Shower, Tile Counters, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, Association, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stone Veneer, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer, Water Heater, Water Purifier
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sauna, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Gym/Ex Room, Meeting Room, Guard, Security
  • Association Fee: 315.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Bear Creek Master Assn
  • Phone: 951-677-1434
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Golf, Suburban
  • Association Management: Avalon

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: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level with Street, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0000 Acres
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Tract Number: 148...
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 223.90

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Marden Family Trust and Marden Jason R
Bought by
Villavicencio Armando J and Villavicencio Victoria E
Seller's Agent
Barbara & Scott Walker
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Villavicencio
Encinas Realty
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$224,000
-12.11%
Views
134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
147.00%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Outstanding Balance
$624,461
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$1,060,389

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2015
Sold by
Marden Steven and Marden Cheryl
Bought by
The Marden Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2011
Sold by
Shoal Creek Drive Trust #38541
Bought by
Marden Steve and Marden Cheryl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2011
Sold by
Cook Todd
Bought by
Shoal Creek Drive Trust #38541

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2004
Sold by
Holl William W
Bought by
Jeffries Raymond H and Jeffries Ruth N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2003
Sold by
Holl William W and Holl Lyn T
Bought by
Holl William W and Holl Lyn T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Holl William W and Holl Lyn T
Bought by
Holl William W and Holl Lyn T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1998
Sold by
Holl William W and Holl Lyn T
Bought by
Holl William W and Holl Lyn T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,625,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $850,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Trustee Deed $694,800 Accommodation
Grant Deed $1,033,500 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $625,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $177,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $1,625,000 -4.4% $363 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $1,699,000 -5.6% $379 / Sq Ft
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Price Changed $1,799,000 -2.7% $402 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $1,849,000 -- $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 $12,236 $1,067,633 $125,598 $942,035
2023 $12,236 $1,026,177 $120,722 $905,455
2022 $12,167 $1,006,056 $118,355 $887,701
2021 $11,932 $986,331 $116,035 $870,296
2020 $11,810 $976,219 $114,846 $861,373
2019 $11,581 $957,079 $112,595 $844,484
2018 $11,357 $938,314 $110,388 $827,926
2017 $11,196 $919,917 $108,224 $811,693
2016 $11,042 $901,880 $106,102 $795,778
2015 $10,921 $888,335 $104,509 $783,826
2014 $10,417 $870,936 $102,463 $768,473
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SW25065201

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 904-120-047