#SW24207281, Kelly Smith, Listing Office: Allison James Estates & Homes

19885 Tenaja Rd Murrieta, CA 92562
Property details
About 19885 Tenaja Rd
First time on the market in 30 years. 9.4 acres of prime usable land surrounded by open space and countryside yet minutes to the freeway and services. Charming single level custom ranch home built in 2001 with an attached New Yankee Wood Shop to die for. Located just inside the Tenaja Community which encompasses 6,400 acres of spacious rural land in the Santa Rosa Coastal Mountain Range and adjacent to 8,000 acres of the preservation lands of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve. This property is immersed in nature with miles of hiking and horse trails, Tenaja Waterfalls, Vernal Pools and Historic Adobes at your fingertips. Use the existing main house as a guest house and build a new primary home or use as is. There are two active, connected, high producing water wells on the property. Dozens of towering Sequoia, Sycamores, Alders and Poplar trees. Multiple groves of fruit trees including Santa Rosa plum, Pear, Katy apricot and Fuji apples as well as mature pink table grape vines. Country living at its best with plenty of room for whatever your heart desires yet just 7 miles from the freeway and conveniences. The soils here are fertile and the weather a mild microclimate influenced by cool breezes from the ocean just 17 miles away as the crow flies. Grow your own gardens, vineyards or orchards. Fenced pastures, mare motels, and a large riding arena surrounded by more beautiful sequoia trees make the property perfect for your horses. The home has a welcoming covered front porch, a spacious primary bedroom, indoor laundry, skylights, french doors and a large open kitchen/family room with a large butcher block center island, vaulted ceilings, and a commanding wood burning brick fireplace. Come experience the peaceful lifestyle found on the Santa Rosa Plateau with star filled skies, clean air, quiet country roads and great neighbors! You will absolutely love it!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Main Level Primary, Workshop
- Fireplace: Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Garage, Private, Pull-through, Workshop in Garage
- View: Hills, Meadow, Orchard, Pasture, Vineyard, Trees/Woods
- Architectural Style: Custom, Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
- List Price: $1,700,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,014
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,512
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Agricultural, Orchard(s)
- Directions: Clinton Keith to Via Volcano, right on Tenaja Rd.
- Year Built: 2001
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,676 SqFt
- Lot Size: 9.4 Acres
- MLS Number: SW25025346
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Grand Oak Realty
- Office Phone: (951) 414-5515
- Listing Agent: Kajsa Bushman
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 13, 1995 | Home Sold | $146,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $459,535 | $7,512 |
2023 | $450,526 | $7,549 |
2022 | $441,693 | $7,404 |
2021 | $433,034 | $7,247 |
2020 | $428,595 | $7,172 |
2018 | $411,953 | $6,919 |
2017 | $403,876 | $6,730 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Cole Canyon Elementary School
Public District KG-5
4.9 mi
•23750 Via Alisol
5
Murrieta Elementary School
Public District KG-5
5.6 mi
•24725 Adams Ave
6
Wildomar Elementary School
Public District KG-5
6.0 mi
•21575 Palomar St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $127,062. Typical income of Murrieta, CA residents is between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 19885 Tenaja Rd
The listing price of 19885 Tenaja Rd property is $1,700,000.
The property 19885 Tenaja Rd is a house located in Murrieta, California, 92562.
Active Listing: 19885 Tenaja Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 19885 Tenaja Rd are: Cole Canyon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Murrieta Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wildomar Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Thompson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), David A. Brown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Murrieta Canyon Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Murrieta Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Method Schools la (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,512 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 13, 1995 for $146,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 19885 Tenaja Rd has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 19885 Tenaja Rd is 1,676 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 19885 Tenaja Rd is 2001.
This home is located at 19885 Tenaja Rd in Murrieta, CA and zip code 92562. This 1,676 square foot home, which was built in 2001, sits on a 9.40 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,700,000.
Over 44 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Murrieta, CA. In the same period over 50 listings were sold below the listed price and 34 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Murrieta, CA between March and April 2025 increased by 5%. Listings spent 48 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $679,999 during the same period.