About this home

Set behind gates on 5 acres in La Cresta, this Tuscan-inspired estate offers more than 5,200 square feet of living space, generous indoor-outdoor entertaining areas and room for horses, chickens and future improvements. A tree-lined driveway leads to a circular motor court and handsome stone-accented entry. Inside, a sweeping staircase introduces the formal living and dining rooms, with French doors opening to a front patio and peaceful views. Just beyond is a dedicated wine room with a 100+ bottle refrigerator and dry bar. The spacious chef's kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetry and a large center island and opens directly to the family room with wood-beamed ceilings and a substantial stone fireplace. A downstairs en-suite bedroom has its own exterior entrance, making it well suited for guests, extended family or a private retreat. A large laundry room adds a deep sink and abundant cabinetry. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms with a shared bath, along with a distinctive tower library/office offering elevated views. The primary suite is a true retreat with French doors to a private outdoor sitting area, separate closets and a recently remodeled bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower. The outdoor spaces are a major part of this property. Mature landscaping surrounds the home, pool and spa, while a substantial covered pavilion with outdoor kitchen creates a true second living and dining area for year-round entertaining. Beyond the main yard, the property opens to usable acreage with equestrian potential, a large chicken coop and enclosed run, and room for a future guest house and barn. Life on the Santa Rosa Plateau is hard to duplicate: wide-open space, privacy, star-filled skies, miles of hiking and riding trails and a genuine sense of community, all surrounded by some of Southern California's most beautiful natural landscape. La Cresta and the surrounding Plateau communities are known for their 5+ acre properties and the freedom to create the lifestyle that fits you-horses, vineyards, gardens, outdoor entertaining, room for family, or simply more space and quiet. Bordered by the 9,000-acre Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and Cleveland National Forest, the Plateau feels a world away while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, medical services and freeway access.

Facts and features

Schools

• Cole Canyon Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 3.3 mi

  8

• Thompson Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 4.0 mi

  7

• Murrieta Valley High School

  high · 9-12 · 4.2 mi

  8

• Anne Sullivan Preschool and Kindergarten

  elementary · K · 3.4 mi

• Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian

  elementary · K-8 · 3.7 mi

• California Lutheran Academy

  elementary · K-12 · 3.8 mi

Price history

• Oct 5, 2026 · Price Changed$2,300,000
• Sep 21, 2026 · Listed$2,495,000
• May 12, 2025 · Sold$2,068,500
• Mar 29, 2025 · Listed$2,175,000
• May 11, 2016 · Sold$1,249,500
• Sep 24, 2015 · Listing Removed$1,275,000
• Aug 10, 2015 · Price Changed$1,275,000
• Aug 1, 2015 · Price Changed$1,590,000

Tax history

• 2025$8,541 tax · $2,109,869 assessed
• 2024$8,382 tax · $691,538 assessed
• 2023$8,493 tax · $664,688 assessed
• 2022$8,334 tax · $651,656 assessed
• 2021$8,178 tax · $638,879 assessed
• 2020$8,098 tax · $632,329 assessed
• 2019$7,947 tax · $619,931 assessed
• 2018$7,210 tax · $555,876 assessed

Home value

$2,259,000

• Quantarium$2,259,000
• Cotality$2,391,900

Where it is