$670,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,376 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$487 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Margarita Middle School Rated A-
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated home with the Primary bedroom on the main level, and a large tranquil lot with gorgeous views located in Starlight Ridge; one of Temecula’s most charming neighborhoods featuring wide streets, large lots, rolling hills, and long driveways. This move-in-ready, 1,376 sqft, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with large loft and walk-in closet for 3rd bedroom offers numerous modern amenities & upgrades throughout the home, including high family room ceilings, warm, real wood floors, an open floor plan, remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, and plentiful natural light in all rooms. This lovely home blends contemporary style with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Plus, an unbeatable location with low HOA, low taxes and much more! The kitchen shines with quartz countertops, Anderson windows, stainless steel appliances, and counter seating. It flows into a spacious family room and dining area with bay windows. The family room opens to the peaceful backyard offering views from both the family room and the yard. On clear days you can even see Big Bear & Idyllwild. The ensuite Primary bedroom, a 2nd bedroom & bath are on the main level. The primary bedroom has a sleek built-in electric fireplace, and a custom wood mantle, newly updated bathroom, and a sliding window that opens to the outdoor spa with privacy and views. The loft or 3rd bedroom was converted to an incredible theatre room. This flexible space can easily be converted back to a bedroom, loft, bonus room or a private office. The private backyard features fruit trees, plenty of room to play, and an above-ground spa, all set against uninterrupted hilltop views with no visible rear neighbors thanks to the manicured landscaping. Perfect for morning coffee and family BBQs! For outdoor enthusiasts there is RV or boat parking on the side of the house with gated entry. Plus a 2-car attached garage with new cabinets, a fully landscaped front yard, and numerous upgrades throughout the home. Conveniently located within walking distance of top-rated Temecula schools, and only a couple minutes’ drive to the I-15 freeway. Plus, Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort Casino, Promenade Mall, grocery/gas/coffee, the Temecula Public library, main US Post Office, and many award-winning wineries are all only minutes away. This elegant home is perfect for growing families, retirees, and anyone looking for a move-in-ready home with views and comfort in Temecula. Schedule your showing before it’s gone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Donohue

Fathom Realty Group Inc. Brokerage Phone: 951-719-4888 License #01946148 Listed on: 07/05/2025

Fathom Realty Group Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Rivera

Coldwell Banker Assoc.Brks-CL License #01789694

Coldwell Banker Assoc.Brks-CL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre
  • On-Hand Building Permits
  • Property is zoned R1

HOA Fees

  • $20 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Product Walls
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,376 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Home Theater
  • Loft
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Pool

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fiberglass Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Vail Elementary School
  • Margarita Middle School
  • Temecula Valley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Tax Tract Number 121
  • Assessor Parcel Number 944261007
  • $672 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Starlight Ridge Association, Phone Number (951) 296-9030
  • Ralston Management HOA

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$20 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Starlight Ridge
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Building Permit
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 944261007
  • Year Built: 1984
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1376.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Wood Product Walls
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Electric, Decorative
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 486.92
  • Room Type: Family Room, Home Theatre, Kitchen, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground, Fiberglass
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open, Rear Porch, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Private, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Phone Extension: 116
  • Amenities: Permitted Types, Management
  • Association Fee: 60.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Starlight Ridge
  • Phone: 951-296-9030
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Ralston Management

Schools

  • Elementary School: Vail
  • High School: Temecula Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: VAIL
  • High School2: TEMVAL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Treed Lot, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lot Size: 8276
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8276.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 432.20
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract: 12189-2
  • Tax Tract Number: 121...
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 672.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2012
Sold by
Mccarthy Robert E and Leblanc Mccarthy Sharon
Bought by
Mccarthy Robert C and Leblanc Mccarthy Sharon
Current Estimated Value
$665,638

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2002
Sold by
Madden John and Madden Rosemary
Bought by
Mccarthy Robert C and Leblanc Sharon J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Outstanding Balance
$84,575
Interest Rate
6.9%
Estimated Equity
$581,063

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Bruckman Kenneth C and Bruckman Ana Cristina
Bought by
Madden John and Madden Rosemary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,649
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $220,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $184,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $181,649 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $670,000 +0.1% $487 / Sq Ft
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2025 07/05/25 For Sale $669,000 -- $486 / 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 $3,877 $324,363 $65,157 $259,206
2023 $3,877 $311,770 $62,628 $249,142
2022 $3,750 $305,657 $61,400 $244,257
2021 $3,666 $299,665 $60,197 $239,468
2020 $3,624 $296,593 $59,580 $237,013
2019 $3,568 $290,778 $58,412 $232,366
2018 $3,494 $285,077 $57,268 $227,809
2017 $3,428 $279,489 $56,146 $223,343
2016 $3,362 $274,010 $55,046 $218,964
2015 $3,300 $269,896 $54,220 $215,676
2014 $3,046 $251,000 $50,000 $201,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SW25150424

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 944-261-007