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18321 Cerro Road, Murrieta, California 92562, Murrieta, 92562 - 4 bed, 3 bath

18321 Cerro Road, Murrieta, California 92562 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$1,494,000
18321 Cerro Road, Murrieta, California 92562
4Beds
3Baths
2,379Sqft
196,020Lot
Year Built
2009
Close
-
List price
$1.49M
Original List price
$1.49M
Price/Sqft
$628
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
SW25042535
Home ConditionGood
Features
Excellent View: City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Peek-A-Boo, Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods
Deck
Spa
ViewCity Lights,Coastline,Canyon,Hills,Mountain(s),Ocean,Panoramic,Peek-A-Boo,Creek/Stream,Valley,Trees/Woods

About this home

Possibly Over-Priced:The estimated price is 5% below the list price. We found 3 Cons,7 Pros. Rank: price - $1.49M(91th), sqft - 2379(52th), beds - 4(50th), baths - 3(50th).

STUNNING COASTAL VIEWS AND PRIVACY WITH TEMPERATE ‘MICROCLIMATE’ WEATHER FROM THIS ENERGY-INDEPENDENT TENAJA ESTATE! No HOA fee (Tenaja is a Community Service District). Huge savings on the cost of energy for the rest of your life! This gorgeous zero-carbon-footprint home sits on 4.5 parklike acres with a view of the San Diego coastline, a seasonal stream, ancient oaks, parklike grounds, and the best whole-home energy system on the Santa Rosa Plateau! Every inch of this property has been lovingly created to include native-stone walls, huge concrete driveway and parking pads, an “Energy House” for the robust high-tech Solar/Battery system (paid for), 2 whole-house generators, artistically crafted rocks to guide the streams, multiple finished storage rooms beneath the house, a workshop with covered patio, ATV/toy garage, and a dramatic 3000 square foot wrap-around Trex deck that will knock your socks off! From this beautiful deck, look beyond the San Diego County countryside and take in a rare view of the coast. Inside this immaculate home, you will love the natural light, loads of windows, fantastic open floorplan, chefs’ kitchen, and a VERY special surprise upstairs. The home lives like a single story, with an office and bathroom on the upper level…and…through a secret door, you will find a magical, multi-room finished attic that is sure to inspire your kids, grandkids and/or your own inner child. You must see this to believe it, and it adds an EXTRA 1000+ SQUARE FEET of functional living, storage, play space. A short drive from town makes it easy to come experience this Wonderland in Tenaja; one of the most unique and peaceful properties on the Plateau! Plus…with this robust renewable energy system, you will NEVER PAY THE ELECTRIC COMPANY AGAIN!!! ***SANTA ROSA PLATEAU DETAILS*** 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community with 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!

Nearby schools

9/10
Cole Canyon Elementary School
Public,•K-5•7.8mi
5/10
Wildomar Elementary School
Public,•K-5•8.7mi
5/10
Maie Ellis Elementary
Public,•K-6•9.1mi
9/10
San Onofre Elementary School
Public,•K-6•15.5mi
6/10
Thompson Middle School
Public,•6-8•8.1mi
3/10
David A. Brown Middle School
Public,•6-8•8.1mi
9/10
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School
Public,•K-8•11.7mi
8/10
Murrieta Valley High School
Public,•9-12•8.2mi
5/10
Elsinore High School
Public,•9-12•9.8mi
5/10
Fallbrook High School
Public,•9-12•11.3mi
Condition Rating
Good
Built in 2009, this property is 15 years old, placing it firmly within the 'good' category's age range. The listing describes it as an 'immaculate home' with a 'chef's kitchen,' and the images support this. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances (including a modern LG refrigerator and a professional-style gas range), granite countertops, and well-maintained wood cabinetry. Flooring throughout the main living areas is a contemporary wood-look material, and bedrooms are carpeted, all appearing in good condition. While the kitchen's style leans traditional rather than ultra-modern, all components are functional and well-maintained. The property also boasts significant upgrades like a robust solar/battery system and a large Trex deck, indicating a high level of care and investment. There are no visible signs of wear and tear or deferred maintenance, making it move-in ready.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 196020, living area = 2379.
Great Schools: Elementary School: San Onofre Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School (9/10).
Energy Independence & Cost Savings: The property boasts a zero-carbon-footprint with a robust, paid-for solar/battery system and two whole-house generators, eliminating electricity bills and offering significant long-term savings.
Stunning Panoramic Views & Privacy: Offers breathtaking coastal views of the San Diego coastline and ocean, coupled with exceptional privacy on 4.5 park-like acres, creating a serene and exclusive living environment.
Expansive Outdoor Living & Amenities: Features a dramatic 3000 sqft wrap-around Trex deck, meticulously crafted grounds with native-stone walls, a workshop, and an ATV/toy garage, perfect for outdoor enjoyment and hobbies.
Unique & Flexible Interior Space: The home offers a fantastic open floorplan, a chef's kitchen, abundant natural light, and a hidden, multi-room finished attic adding over 1000 sqft of versatile living/play/storage space.
Desirable Community & Microclimate: Located in the peaceful Tenaja community with no HOA fees, a temperate 'microclimate,' and access to private trails and ecological reserves, offering a country yet convenient lifestyle.

Cons

Remote Location & Accessibility: While offering privacy, the rural setting of Tenaja implies longer travel times to schools, major shopping centers, hospitals, and urban amenities, which may not suit all lifestyles.
Extensive Property Maintenance: The large 4.5-acre lot with park-like grounds, a seasonal stream, and ancient oaks will require significant ongoing landscaping and property maintenance, potentially incurring substantial time and cost.
Perceived Value of Living Space: The primary listed square footage of 2379 sqft, even with the additional 1000+ sqft finished attic, might be considered modest by some buyers for a property at this price point and acreage, potentially affecting perceived value.

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