
20855 Avenida Castilla, Murrieta, CA 92562
20855 Avenida Castilla, Murrieta, CA 92562
Property Description
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.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Murrieta · Single Family Residence
Listed 34.1% above the median closed sale of $1,715,000. Price per sqft ($442) is a 15% premium to closed comps ($383). Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 128 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21105 Camino De Jugador | Murrieta | 2006 | 4 | 4 | 4,400 | 219,542 | $602 | $2.65M | 37 | 73 |
| 35751 Avenida La Cresta | Murrieta | 2005 | 5 | 6 | 4,450 | 217,800 | $562 | $2.50M | 123 | 68 |
| 39455 Avenida La Cresta | Murrieta | 1990 | 7 | 8 | 5,995 | 271,814 | $350 | $2.10M | 211 | 67 |
| 25016 Trilogy Trail | Murrieta | 2005 | 5 | 8 | 5,736 | 90,169 | $509 | $2.92M | 36 | 63 |
| 42970 Grace Lane | Murrieta | 2016 | 5 | 6 | 5,560 | 66,647 | $540 | $3.00M | 432 | 61 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 5.2 | 6.4 | 5,228.2 | 173,194.4 | $512.6 | $2.63M | 167.8 | |||
| Median | 5,560 | $2.65M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38500 Calle Pimienta | Murrieta | 1989 | 07/31/2026 | 4 | 4 | 4,974 | 219,107 | $1.75M | $1.72M | $345 | 0.98 | 117 | 71 |
| 22861 ROYAL ADELAIDE | Murrieta | 2006 | 07/22/2026 | 4 | 4 | 4,372 | 16,988 | $1.50M | $1.50M | $343 | 1.00 | 46 | 63 |
| 42942 Dawnwood | Murrieta | 1990 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | 4 | 5,019 | 317,988 | $2.75M | $2.70M | $538 | 0.98 | 87 | 60 |
| 26050 Jan Valerie | Murrieta | 1991 | 05/21/2026 | 6 | 5 | 4,749 | 194,278 | $1.54M | $1.46M | $306 | 0.94 | 57 | 60 |
| 38150 Via Huerta | Murrieta | 2009 | 05/21/2026 | 5 | 6 | 5,649 | 221,720 | $2.50M | $2.15M | $381 | 0.86 | 334 | 60 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4,952.6 | 194,016.2 | $1.90M | $1.90M | $382.6 | — | 128.2 | ||||
| Median | 4,974 | $1.72M | $1.72M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.