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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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18321 Cerro Road, Murrieta – $1,494,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,379 Sqft
  • Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,379 Sqft
  • Acres

18321 Cerro Road

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!

Essential Information

  • MLS® #SW25042535
  • Price$1,494,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3.00
  • Full Baths3
  • Square Footage2,379
  • Acres4.50
  • Year Built2009
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address18321 Cerro Road
  • CityMurrieta
  • CountyRiverside
  • Zip Code92562

Area

SRCAR - Southwest Riverside County

Amenities

  • UtilitiesPropane, Water Connected
  • Parking Spaces23
  • # of Garages3
  • PoolNone

Parking

Concrete, Driveway, Garage, On Site, RV Potential, Workshop in Garage

Garages

Concrete, Driveway, Garage, On Site, RV Potential, Workshop in Garage

View

City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Peek-A-Boo, Valley, Trees/Woods, Creek/Stream

Interior

  • AppliancesPropane Cooktop
  • HeatingCentral, Zoned
  • CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
  • FireplaceYes
  • FireplacesLiving Room
  • # of Stories2
  • StoriesTwo

Interior Features

Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Workshop

Exterior

  • FoundationRaised

Lot Description

Agricultural, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Trees, Rolling Slope

School Information

  • DistrictMurrieta

Additional Information

  • Date ListedFebruary 26th, 2025
  • Days on Market162
  • ZoningR-A-5

Listing Details

  • AgentKelly Smith
  • OfficeAllison James Estates & Homes
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Kelly Smith, Allison James Estates & Homes.

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