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Sold for $1,798,000
Listed by: Allison James Estates & Homes • Kelly Smith • Contact: 951-837-1650
Bought with: Hoyt Real Estate, Inc.
$1,798,000
20625 Sierra Elena, Murrieta, CA 92562
4beds
4,452sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
15.3 Acres Lot
$1,817,900 Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$4,861 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.65M - $2.00M
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Hay barnOcean-view padDramatic fireplaceGuest quartersFruit and shade treesMature ancient oak treesMostly single-story home
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Listed by:
Kelly Smith DRE #01499934 951-837-1650,
Allison James Estates & Homes,
Jake Ralston DRE #01785418 805-455-9600,
Allison James Estates & Homes
Bought with:
Matthew Hoyt, DRE #01426139
Hoyt Real Estate, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW24207281
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Workshop, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Stone Counters, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Propane Cooktop, Propane Oven, Propane Range
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,452 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 23
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, On Site, RV Garage, RV Potential
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 20
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Covered, Front Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private, Salt Water
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Meadow, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Pasture, Rocks, Valley, Vineyard, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 15.3 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Horse Property, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Pasture, Ranch
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House Detached, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 931400006
- Zoning: R-A-10
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
Location
- Region: Murrieta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $404/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,022,000
- Date on market: 11/9/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 362 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2025 | Sold | $1,798,000$404/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SW24207281 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,798,000$404/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24207281 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Contingent | $1,798,000-5.3%$404/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24207281 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,898,000+58.2%$426/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #SW24207281 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2015 | Sold | $1,200,000-4%$270/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2015 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$281/sqft |
Source: California Regional MLS #SW15071185 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$281/sqft |
Source: Barbara Bowers Realty Group #SW15071185 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,022,000 +42.3% |
| 2025 | $20,165 +2% | $1,420,550 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,763 -0.9% | $1,392,697 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,933 +2% | $1,365,390 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,550 +2.1% | $1,338,619 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,152 +1% | $1,312,373 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,957 +1.9% | $1,298,917 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,610 +1.8% | $1,273,449 +2% |
| 2018 | $18,280 +1.1% | $1,248,480 +2% |
| 2017 | $18,085 | $1,224,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,085 +87.9% | $1,200,000 +92.7% |
| 2015 | $9,624 +4.1% | $622,729 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,249 | $610,532 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $607,774 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $595,858 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $584,176 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $579,811 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $581,190 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $569,795 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $558,624 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $547,672 +7.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $508,374 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $489,273 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $479,680 +2% |
| 2001 | $8,192 +1.5% | $470,276 +2% |
| 2000 | $8,070 | $461,056 |
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Neighborhood: 92562
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cole Canyon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.6 mi
- 7/10Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 8/10Murrieta Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cole Canyon
- Middle: Thompson
- High: Murrieta Valley
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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