BIG PRICE REDUCTION on this scenic Hilltop Retreat with Expansive Views on 20 Private Acres. Welcome to your own private sanctuary—this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 2,458 sq ft two-story home sits atop 20 acres of usable land, offering both comfort and versatility in a peaceful, secluded setting. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, from the freshly painted exterior, to the well organized and maintained grounds, to the thoughtfully designed interior spaces. Energy efficiency is top of mind with paid solar and a whole-house Generac generator, providing peace of mind and lower utility costs. A detached 2-car garage and an electric gated entry enhance both functionality and security. The expansive front patio offers panoramic valley and mountain views, surrounded by inviting, mature landscaping—an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. Step inside to discover tiled flooring throughout the main level, anchored by a stunning great room with soaring ceilings, 3" wood shutters, dual-pane windows, and stylish ceiling fan/light fixtures. The primary suite on the main floor features a spacious bedroom, dual-sink vanity, large walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub—your own private retreat. The galley-style kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and electric oven/range, perfect for everyday living. An oversized laundry room offers ample storage and includes a second full bathroom with a shower. Upstairs, the home transforms into a second living space, complete with its own kitchen, generous bedroom, and cozy living room—all offering sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, including the shimmering Diamond Valley Lake and city lights of Hemet. The entire property is fully fenced, featuring a separate fenced rear area, a well-finished structure ideal as a chicken coop or dog kennel, and a large storage shed. There's plenty of space for expansion, whether you envision building additional residences, a workshop, orchards, or equestrian facilities. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers true tranquility—yet it is just 15 minutes from all conveniences and only 20 minutes to Temecula’s world-renowned wine country. This is more than just a home—it's a lifestyle. Experience privacy, potential, and panoramic beauty all in one extraordinary property.
Sold for $750,000
Listed by: KW Temecula • Daniel Marconi • Contact: 951-283-0932
Bought with: KW Temecula
$750,000
40555 Benji Ln, Hemet, CA 92544
2beds
2,458sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
19.44 Acres Lot
$752,000 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$3,488 Estimated rent
Home value
$752,000
$684,000 - $827,000
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Separate fenced rear areaPeaceful secluded settingExpansive viewsSoaring ceilingsFreshly painted exteriorStunning great roomInviting mature landscaping
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Daniel Marconi DRE #00860070 951-283-0932,
KW Temecula
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Daniel Marconi, DRE #00860070
KW Temecula
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW25174905
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Multi-Level Bedroom
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,458 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gravel, RV Potential
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: front
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Exterior features: Kennel
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Lake, Mountain(s), Rocks, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 19.44 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Cul-De-Sac, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Horse Property, Orchard(s), Ranch, Rocks, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Storage
- Parcel number: 470050018
- Zoning: A-2-10
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics on Grid
- Sewer: Engineered Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Rural, Ravine
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Hemet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $359,176
- Annual tax amount: $3,975
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Interior furnishings w some exceptions. Tractor/tools and bed in downstairs bedroom depending on price/terms of offer;
- Exclusions: Truck and trailer; roll top desk,
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $750,000-5.1%$305/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Pending sale | $789,900$321/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $789,900$321/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $789,900$321/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $789,900-3.6%$321/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $819,000$333/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,975 +2% | $359,176 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,897 +1.1% | $352,135 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,855 +2% | $345,231 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,778 +1.7% | $338,463 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,714 +1.4% | $331,827 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,661 +2.3% | $328,426 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,578 +3.3% | $321,987 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,464 +1.3% | $315,675 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,420 | $309,486 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,420 +1.1% | $303,418 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,382 +11.7% | $298,863 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $3,027 | $275,310 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $274,068 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $268,695 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $263,428 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $261,461 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $262,084 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $256,946 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $251,908 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $246,970 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $242,128 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $233,032 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $228,464 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,200 +2% | $223,985 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,156 | $219,595 |
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Neighborhood: Sage
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