20625 Sierra Elena Murrieta, CA 92562
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About 20625 Sierra Elena
15-ACRE EXTREMELY PRIVATE FULLY RENOVATED EQUESTRIAN RANCH IN TENAJA WITH NO HOA (Tenaja is a CSD)! Even though it is just minutes to town, you will feel worlds away at this private sanctuary on the Santa Rosa Plateau, adjacent to La Cresta. Conveniently located off Ave La Cresta, a long driveway leads you past mature ancient oak trees & paid-for solar array (with back-up battery walls) to the mostly single-story home w/pool (new salt system & pumps), fruit & shade trees & panoramic view of the Ecological Reserve. It is simply magical! Inside the newly reroofed 4452 sf home is a masterpiece of renovation, including new flooring, a beautifully remodeled chefs’ kitchen (new Thor appliances) & family room w/dramatic fireplace, custom cabinetry & soaring ceiling. Past the kitchen find a laundry room, half bath & adorable dog wash. Also downstairs is the formal dining room w/hand-painted floor, living/game room w/fireplace, large office with its own bathroom (could easily become another bedroom!) & spa-inspired primary suite, w/its own fireplace, ensuite bathroom w/dramatic copper soaking tub & 2 sinks, large walk-in shower & stunning views. Directly outside is the private spa garden w/hot tub, outdoor shower & fruit tree privacy screen. Upstairs are the guest quarters w/bonus living room, 2 ensuite bedrooms & a stunning shower w/surprising “bird’s eye” views of the Plateau. The attached garage includes RV space, 50-amp outlet, septic clean-out & spacious finished walk-up attic. …Explore the grounds and find a massive ocean-view pad – perfect for future ADU. Continue your tour to the: 120’x100’ arena; 60’ round pen; 60’x 20’ workshop; 4-stall barn w/paddocks, tack & wash rack; hay barn; 2 additional 24’x24’ covered pens; 3 pastures; chicken coop; seasonal stream & pond. And for your guests – an adorable 1-bedroom apartment w/kitchen, bath, cozy living room & an epic, unobstructed view of the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Reserve. This is a very special place - Come experience it! ***** 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre min in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community w/no commercial businesses, robust social activities, miles of private community trails & 1000s of acres of Ecological Reserve…All less than 1.5 hours from LA, SD, OC, Palm Springs & Big Bear. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau!
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Range, Propane Cooktop, Oven
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
- Interior: 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
- Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Direct Access, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, On Site, RV Garage, RV Potential
- View: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Meadow, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Pasture, Other, Valley, Vineyard, Trees/Woods
- Architectural Style: Custom
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,955,000
- Price/SqFt: $439
- Annual Tax Amount: $19,763
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Agricultural, Pasture
- Directions: Clinton Keith, Right on Avenida La Cresta, before Ave La Cresta turns to dirt, left on Sierra Elena, follow to end and look for final sign. When in doubt, merge right to house.
- Year Built: 1997
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 4,452 SqFt
- Lot Size: 15.3 Acres
- MLS Number: SW24207281
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Allison James Estates & Homes
- Office Phone: (951) 837-1650
- Listing Agent: Kelly Smith
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2015 | Home Sold | $1,200,000 |
| Aug 01, 1990 | Home Sold | $237,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,392,697 | $19,763 |
| 2023 | $1,365,390 | $19,933 |
| 2022 | $1,338,619 | $19,550 |
| 2021 | $1,312,373 | $19,152 |
| 2020 | $1,298,917 | $18,956 |
| 2018 | $1,248,480 | $18,279 |
| 2017 | $1,224,000 | $17,841 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Cole Canyon Elementary School
Public District KG-5
4.7 mi
•23750 Via Alisol
5
Murrieta Elementary School
Public District KG-5
5.5 mi
•24725 Adams Ave
6
Wildomar Elementary School
Public District KG-5
5.7 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. Most Murrieta, CA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Dillards
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Cracker Barrel
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About 20625 Sierra Elena
The listing price of 20625 Sierra Elena property is $1,955,000.
The property 20625 Sierra Elena is a house located in Murrieta, California, 92562.
Active Listing: 20625 Sierra Elena is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 20625 Sierra Elena 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 $19,763 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 28, 2015 for $1,200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 20625 Sierra Elena has 4 bedrooms and 5 full and 3 half bathrooms.
The property 20625 Sierra Elena is 4,452 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 20625 Sierra Elena is 1997.
This home is located at 20625 Sierra Elena in Murrieta, CA and zip code 92562. This 4,452 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 15.30 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 9, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,955,000.
In April 2025 more than 44 listings in Murrieta, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 34 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 50 were sold below. The number of listings in Murrieta, CA increased by 5% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 48 days, the median list price was $679,999.