44196 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
What's special
Priced below market for exceptional value with around 2,700 square feet which can be used as two separate units or one integrated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on 5 acres with sunset views of Palomar and rolling hills in De Luz Ranchos. The home also sports an 1,600-square-foot wraparound cedar porch, where panoramic views of Temecula Wine Country create the perfect setting for entertaining or peaceful everyday living. The spacious home showcases beautiful wood craftsmanship throughout, including custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, doors, and vaulted beam ceilings. The kitchen features a butcher block island with built-in range and oven, and the house has fresh interior paint and new carpeting as well as a fairly new oversized AC unit. The upper level features a huge living and dining room combo with tons of windows and wooden beams as well as a statement fireplace. There is a kitchen with a butcher's block island and a door to the porch. There are two spacious bedrooms, including the Master with separate tub and shower, dual sinks as well as a walk in closet and a large secondary bedroom with wooden floors and a separate bathroom. The versatile floor plan also has a private downstairs unit with a separate entrance for a potential in-law/guest suite complete with its own living room, with ample space for a kitchenette, and a bedroom and bathroom. for multi-generational living, guests, or potential rental income. There is ample land with a gentle slope for potential vineyard, orchards or to install horse facilities as well as an Guest House. There is currently an RV pad. This property delivers the perfect blend of privacy, and convenience—just minutes from Old Town Temecula, world-class wineries, fine dining, shopping, and easy access to I-15.
- 133 days
- 2,040
- 131
Likely to sell faster than
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Goran Forss DRE #01711806 951-302-1492,
Team Forss Realty Group,
Deborah Llambias DRE #01398782,
Team Forss Realty Group
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,704 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 936250026
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Rural
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Call for Rules
- HOA fee: $45 monthly
- HOA name: DeLuz Ranchos
- HOA phone: 951-296-9030
Location
- Region: Temecula
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,023,550
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 133 days
- Listing terms: Submit
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $899,000-5.4%$332/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000-13.6%$351/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Listing removed | $1,100,000-15.3%$407/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$480/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,023,550 +2% |
| 2025 | $14,633 +1.9% | $1,003,481 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,367 -0.8% | $983,806 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,488 +5.1% | $964,517 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $13,787 +16.5% | $914,541 +18% |
| 2021 | $11,829 +10.9% | $775,035 +12% |
| 2020 | $10,663 +2.7% | $691,995 +3% |
| 2019 | $10,380 +3.6% | $671,840 +4% |
| 2018 | $10,018 +8.6% | $646,000 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $9,224 | $587,000 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $9,224 +6.2% | $584,000 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $8,687 +2.1% | $544,000 |
| 2014 | $8,505 | $544,000 +5.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $516,000 +25.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $410,000 -15.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $487,000 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $495,000 +15.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $429,000 -43.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $763,980 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $749,000 +98.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $377,838 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $370,431 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $356,514 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $349,524 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,981 +0.9% | $342,672 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,927 | $335,954 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$901,100
$856,000 - $946,000
$5,142/mo
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