20855 Avenida Castilla
Murrieta, CA 92562
Listing broker / agent: Grand Oak Realty · Kajsa Bushman · 951-414-5515 · CRMLS
MLS # SW26204988 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 03:32 UTC
About this property
Set behind gates on 5 acres in La Cresta, this Tuscan-inspired estate offers more than 5,200 square feet of living space, generous indoor-outdoor entertaining areas and room for horses, chickens and future improvements. A tree-lined driveway leads to a circular motor court and handsome stone-accented entry. Inside, a sweeping staircase introduces the formal living and dining rooms, with French doors opening to a front patio and peaceful views. Just beyond is a dedicated wine room with a 100+ bottle refrigerator and dry bar. The spacious chef’s kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetry and a large center island and opens directly to the family room with wood-beamed ceilings and a substantial stone fireplace. A downstairs en-suite bedroom has its own exterior entrance, making it well suited for guests, extended family or a private retreat. A large laundry room adds a deep sink and abundant cabinetry. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms with a shared bath, along with a distinctive tower library/office offering elevated views. The primary suite is a true retreat with French doors to a private outdoor sitting area, separate closets and a recently remodeled bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower. The outdoor spaces are a major part of this property. Mature landscaping surrounds the home, pool and spa, while a substantial covered pavilion with outdoor kitchen creates a true second living and dining area for year-round entertaining. Beyond the main yard, the property opens to usable acreage with equestrian potential, a large chicken coop and enclosed run, and room for a future guest house and barn. Life on the Santa Rosa Plateau is hard to duplicate: wide-open space, privacy, star-filled skies, miles of hiking and riding trails and a genuine sense of community, all surrounded by some of Southern California’s most beautiful natural landscape. La Cresta and the surrounding Plateau communities are known for their 5+ acre properties and the freedom to create the lifestyle that fits you—horses, vineyards, gardens, outdoor entertaining, room for family, or simply more space and quiet. Bordered by the 9,000-acre Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and Cleveland National Forest, the Plateau feels a world away while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, medical services and freeway access.
Property details
- MLS number
- SW26204988
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 5,200 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 5 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1989
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 27
Building
- Year built
- 1989
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Other, Pantry
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Propane Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Heater, Dryer
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Propane
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 23
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Access Parking, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Fenced, Gas Heat, Heated, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features
- Barbecue
- Lot features
- Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Lawn, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Pasture, Sprinkler System, Trees
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Cross Fenced, Split Rail
- Property outlook
- Hills, Mountains, Pasture
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
- Community features
- Hiking, Horse Trails
- Association amenities
- Horse Trails, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $85.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Murrieta
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David A. Brown Middle Lake Elsinore Unified · Wildomar | 6–8 | 2.5 mi |
| Cole Canyon Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta | K–5 | 3.3 mi |
| Wildomar Elementary Lake Elsinore Unified · Wildomar | K–5 | 3.3 mi |
| Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts (school website, opens in a new tab) Lake Elsinore Unified · Wildomar | K–8 | 3.5 mi |
| William Collier Elementary Lake Elsinore Unified · Wildomar | K–5 | 3.8 mi |
| Thompson Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta | 6–8 | 3.9 mi |
| Donald Graham Elementary Lake Elsinore Unified · Wildomar | K–5 | 4.0 mi |
| Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Lake Elsinore | K–8 | 4.0 mi |
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,300,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,495,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,495,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-05 13:05 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 20:19 | $2,300,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:58 | $2,495,000 |
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