42230 Cosmic Dr Temecula, CA 92592
Alta Vista NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,075/month
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Near a National Forest
- Margarita Middle School Rated A-
- Mountain View
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-story home is perfectly positioned on a large, level, pool-sized lot with the rare private backyard on all sides and scenic mountain views—ideal for peaceful indoor-outdoor living. With a low tax rate, low HOA dues, and easy maintenance, this home offers exceptional value. The home offers a warm and inviting layout featuring a spacious living room with a classic brick fireplace and sliding glass doors that open to a tranquil, fully landscaped backyard. Outdoor highlights include fruit trees, and serene mountain views, creating a private retreat for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen, family, and dining areas are enhanced by light wood flooring, vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of natural light, providing a charming setting for gatherings. The primary bedroom includes dual sinks and a separate storage area for added convenience. Additional features include a two-car garage with a laundry area separated from the main garage space, along with shelving and extra cabinetry for storage. The home sits set back from the street, complemented by a fully landscaped front yard, adding to its curb appeal and privacy. Starlight Ridge is known for its large lots, rolling hills, scenic mountain views, and old-world charm rarely found in Temecula. Ideally located near the town center, the home is just minutes from Temecula’s renowned wineries, Promenade Mall, Old Town Temecula, shopping, dining, schools, coffee shops, and the Main Post Office, with quick access to the 15 and 215 freeways.
Listing Agent
Team Forss Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 951-302-1492 License #01711806 Listed on: 01/14/2026
Co-Listing Agent
Team Forss Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 951-302-1492 License #02114015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1984
Lot Details
- 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Private Yard
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
- Density is 2-5 Units/Acre
HOA Fees
- $20 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Available
- Front Facing Garage
- Two Garage Doors
- Driveway
Property Views
- Mountain
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Slab Foundation
- Fire Rated Drywall
- Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,138 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Awning
- Blinds
- Bay Window
- Sliding Doors
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Vail Elementary School
- Margarita Middle School
- Temecula Valley High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Water Heater
Additional Features
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Suburban Location
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 6
- Tax Tract Number 12189
- Assessor Parcel Number 944261006
- $936 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- Starlight Ridge Association, Phone Number (951) 296-9030
- Avalon HOA
- Near a National Forest
- Foothills
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Park
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,733 | $642,500 | $150,000 | $492,500 |
| 2023 | $6,733 | $560,000 | $120,000 | $440,000 |
| 2022 | $2,711 | $202,812 | $72,432 | $130,380 |
| 2021 | $2,647 | $198,836 | $71,012 | $127,824 |
| 2020 | $2,616 | $196,798 | $70,284 | $126,514 |
| 2019 | $2,574 | $192,940 | $68,906 | $124,034 |
| 2018 | $2,518 | $189,157 | $67,555 | $121,602 |
| 2017 | $2,470 | $185,449 | $66,231 | $119,218 |
| 2016 | $2,423 | $181,814 | $64,933 | $116,881 |
| 2015 | $2,377 | $179,084 | $63,958 | $115,126 |
| 2014 | $2,303 | $175,578 | $62,706 | $112,872 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 01/14/26 | For Sale | $675,000 | +5.1% | $593 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/15/2024 07/15/24 | Sold | $642,500 | -2.7% | $565 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/14/2024 06/14/24 | Price Changed | $660,000 | -1.5% | $580 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/23/2024 05/23/24 | For Sale | $670,000 | -- | $589 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $642,500 | Lawyers Title | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $168,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $330,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Northern Counties Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | United Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $155,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $111,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $481,875 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $247,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $153,184 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $153,970 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $111,200 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $110,548 | FHA | |
| Closed | $82,500 | No Value Available |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: SW26004621
APN: 944-261-006
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