44196 La Cruz Road
Temecula, CA 92590
Listing broker / agent: Team Forss Realty Group · Goran Forss · 951-302-1492 · CRMLS
MLS # SW26122479 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:44 UTC
About this property
Priced below market and eligible for lower interest rate financing this home provides exceptional value with around 2,700 square feet which can be used as two separate units or one integrated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on 5 acres with sunset views of Palomar and rolling hills in De Luz Ranchos. The home also sports an 1,600-square-foot wraparound cedar porch, where panoramic views of Temecula Wine Country create the perfect setting for entertaining or peaceful everyday living. The spacious home showcases beautiful wood craftsmanship throughout, including custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, doors, and vaulted beam ceilings. The kitchen features a butcher block island with built-in range and oven, and the house has fresh interior paint and new carpeting as well as a fairly new oversized AC unit. The upper level features a huge living and dining room combo with tons of windows and wooden beams as well as a statement fireplace. There is a kitchen with a butcher's block island and a door to the porch. There are two spacious bedrooms, including the Master with separate tub and shower, dual sinks as well as a walk in closet and a large secondary bedroom with wooden floors and a separate bathroom. The versatile floor plan also has a private downstairs unit with a separate entrance for a potential in-law/guest suite complete with its own living room, with ample space for a kitchenette, and a bedroom and bathroom. for multi-generational living, guests, or potential rental income. There is ample land with a gentle slope for potential vineyard, orchards or to install horse facilities as well as an Guest House. There is currently an RV pad. This property delivers the perfect blend of privacy, and convenience—just minutes from Old Town Temecula, world-class wineries, fine dining, shopping, and easy access to I-15.
Property details
- MLS number
- SW26122479
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,704 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 5 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1988
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 152
Building
- Year built
- 1988
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
- Interior features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Type Unknown
- Community features
- Rural
- Association amenities
- Call For Rules
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $45.00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus Springs Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Temecula | K–12 | 3.2 mi |
| River Springs Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Temecula | K–12 | 3.2 mi |
| Empire Springs Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Helendale Elementary · Temecula | K–12 | 3.2 mi |
| Harbor Springs Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Julian Union Elementary · Temecula | K–12 | 3.2 mi |
| JCS - Pine Hills (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Temecula | K–12 | 3.8 mi |
| Temecula Elementary Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula | K–5 | 3.9 mi |
| Vail Elementary Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula | K–5 | 4.0 mi |
| James L. Day Middle Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula | 6–8 | 4.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $850,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $950,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $899,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-26 14:15 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 21:24 | $850,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 06:19 | $899,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Temecula
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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