About 20625 Sierra Elena
15-ACRES!!! 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 (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!
Features of 20625 Sierra Elena
| MLS® # | SW24207281 |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,798,000 |
| Sold Price | $1,798,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 8.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 4,452 |
| Lot Sqft | 666,468 |
| Acres | 15.30 |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Custom |
| Status | Closed |
| # Of Units | 1 |
Community Information
| Address | 20625 Sierra Elena |
|---|---|
| Area | SRCAR - Southwest Riverside County |
| City | Murrieta |
| County | Riverside |
| Zip Code | 92562 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 23 |
| Parking | Direct Access, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Gated, On Site, RV Garage, RV Potential |
| # of Garages | 3 |
| Garages | Direct Access, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Gated, On Site, RV Garage, RV Potential |
| View | Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Meadow, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Pasture, Rocks, Trees/Woods, Valley, Vineyard |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | In Ground, Private, Salt Water |
Interior
| Interior | Carpet, Tile |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop |
| Appliances | Built-In Range, Propane Cooktop, Propane Oven, Propane Range |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Agricultural, Horse Property, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Pasture, Ranch |
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School Information
| District | Murrieta |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Cole Canyon |
| Middle | Thompson |
| High | Murrieta Valley |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | October 1st, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Date Sold | December 24th, 2025 |
| Days on Market | 362 |
| Zoning | R-A-10 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Kelly Smith |
|---|---|
| Office | Allison James Estates & Homes |