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42909 Joshua Tree Ct

Murrieta, CA 92562

$1,899,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms5 Beds • 4 Baths
Living area4,370 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size0.94 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty · Alexander Ciullo · CRMLS

MLS # 260022878SD · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 04:55 UTC

About this property

Tucked behind the gates of Olive Hill Ranch, this exceptional Tuscan-style estate offers approximately 4,370 square feet of living space on nearly one acre. Featuring five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, soaring ceilings, an updated gourmet kitchen, custom built-in cabinetry, and a four-car garage, the residence blends timeless character with thoughtfully designed living spaces. The grounds create a private resort-like setting with a full outdoor cooking center, private sports court, detached casita, and a custom pool with hidden waterfalls and a raised, integrated Jacuzzi. Located within the highly regarded Murrieta Valley Unified School District, the estate is approximately seven minutes from I-15 and within 15–20 minutes of Old Town Temecula and Temecula Valley Wine Country.

Property details

MLS number
260022878SD
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
5 Beds • 4 Baths
Living area
4,370 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size
0.94 acres
County
Riverside
Year built
2001
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
4

Building

Year built
2001
Year built source
Assessor
Architectural style
Mediterranean
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Construction
Stucco
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
1

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Office, Other, Pantry, Retreat, Recreation, Dining Room
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Built In, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier
Interior features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Heating
Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency, Zoned
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
8
Garage spaces
4
Parking
Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated
Pool
Diving Board, Fenced, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
Patio / porch
Concrete
Lot features
Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sprinkler System
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Excellent Condition

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$259.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Murrieta Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta K–5 1.1 mi
Murrieta Canyon Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta K–12 1.2 mi
Murrieta Options Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta 9–12 1.2 mi
Murrieta Valley High (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta 9–12 1.4 mi
Thompson Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta 6–8 1.4 mi
Murrieta Mesa High (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta 9–12 2.0 mi
Shivela Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta 6–8 2.5 mi
Cole Canyon Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Murrieta Valley Unified · Murrieta K–5 2.5 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$1,899,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$1,899,000
MLS-reported last price change
2026-09-17 17:00 UTC
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 05:56$1,899,000

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Property taxes

Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.

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Local inventory snapshot

Market trends in Murrieta

Active residential homes for sale in Murrieta, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings403Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$690,000403 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$323.86359 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market32403 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction91
Listings with an increase5

93 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-22 05:59 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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