Southwest Riverside County (SRCAR) Homes with Preserve/Public Land Community features

Southwest Riverside County (SRCAR) Homes with Preserve/Public Land Community features

Welcome to Southwest Riverside County (SRCAR), a hidden gem nestled in the heart of California’s picturesque landscape. This vibrant region, part of Riverside County, offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, community spirit, and an array of outdoor activities that make it a perfect place to call home.

SRCAR is renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, characterized by rolling hills, expansive vineyards, and breathtaking views of the nearby mountains. The area boasts a variety of homes that seamlessly integrate with the natural environment, particularly those situated near preserve and public land. Living in these homes means you can enjoy the tranquility of nature right at your doorstep, with easy access to hiking trails, parks, and wildlife preserves. Imagine weekend hikes with family, evening strolls through lush landscapes, or simply relaxing in your backyard while soaking in the serene atmosphere.

Community features in Southwest Riverside County are designed to foster a sense of belonging and connection. Residents benefit from well-maintained parks, recreational facilities, and community events that bring neighbors together. The local schools are highly regarded, making it an ideal choice for families looking to plant roots in a nurturing environment.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a family seeking a welcoming community, or someone looking for a peaceful retreat, Southwest Riverside County offers a lifestyle that harmonizes comfort and adventure. Explore the charm of SRCAR, where your dream home awaits amidst the beauty of California’s diverse landscape!

Newest Southwest Riverside County (SRCAR) Homes with Preserve/Public Land Community features

$2,950,000
5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ SW26192865 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Tucked behind a private gated entrance in the scenic hills of Tenaja, this custom farmhouse-style estate offers approximately eight acres of privacy, versatility, and peaceful country living. The residence showcases hand-scraped walnut flooring accented with marble strips, dramatic open-beam ceilings, expansive windows, and abundant natural light. Designed for gathering and entertaining, the kitchen features a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Gaggenau pizza oven, and an oversized center island overlooking the spacious great room and stone fireplace. The main home includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, along with a generous primary retreat featuring a fireplace, dual vanities, and a jetted soaking tub. Upstairs, a sweeping staircase leads to a large loft and game room enhanced by exposed beams and an additional fireplace. The outdoor amenities provide numerous possibilities for recreation, equestrian use, and hobby farming. The grounds include a private well, round pen, fenced pasture, large pool and spa, built-in barbecue, and an expansive brick-lined patio ideal for outdoor entertaining. A four-car garage is topped by a separate ADU with a bedroom, bathroom, living space, and kitchenette, offering flexible accommodations for guests or extended family. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Plateau, this distinctive property presents a wonderful opportunity to create a private ranch, country retreat, or multi-generational estate.

42580 Avenida Escala, Murrieta
$550,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SW26196548 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to your own piece of Anza country living! This home is very closed to paved road and is situated on approximately 5 acres, this single-story 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a comfortable layout, durable construction, and plenty of usable space for animals, gardening, recreational toys, storage, and more. Built in 2006 with metal-framed construction and a stucco exterior, the home is designed for both everyday living and the relaxed rural lifestyle Anza is known for. Inside, the spacious great room creates the heart of the home, combining the living, dining, and kitchen areas into one inviting space. A wood-burning stove adds warmth and character to the living area, while the open design makes it easy to gather with family and friends. The living space extends naturally outdoors through the backyard, where an Alumawood-style covered patio provides a comfortable area for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the surrounding acreage. The generously sized primary suite offers a private retreat, complete with direct backyard access through a sliding glass door and a large walk-in-style closet. The primary bathroom features a spacious walk-in-style shower equipped with two shower heads, creating a comfortable and functional space to unwind. Three additional bedrooms and a second bathroom provide flexibility for family, guests, an office, or other needs. Outside, the approximately 5-acre parcel provides the space and freedom that many buyers are looking for but are increasingly difficult to find. The lot is fully fenced with very usable land and outstanding views of mountains and valley. Several outbuildings offer additional storage including one currently used as an outdoor kitchen area could also be used as workshop space. This expansive property leaves plenty of room for animals, gardens, recreational vehicles, trailers, workshops, and other rural-living possibilities.

58175 Bliss Road, Anza
$738,999
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SW26195539 MLS ⋅ Active Status
PEACE, TRANQUILITY & PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, where refreshing breezes, sweeping mountain vistas create a peaceful retreat you’ll love coming home to. This private drought resistant landscaped entryway and inviting curb appeal welcome you inside to a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light. This open floor concept allows you plenty of room for creativity in space concepts! The heart of the home is a spacious kitchen designed for gathering and entertaining, complete with an oversized granite island and abundant cabinetry, a home chefs dream space! There is butler pantry, laundry room and a full bath on first floor! Upstairs! you are greated with a versatile loft that offers the perfect space for a home office, media room, playroom, or additional lounge area. 3 of the four bedrooms share the amazing beautiful mountain and valley views, while the primary suite provides a private balcony—the perfect place to begin your morning or unwind while taking in the surrounding scenery. The additional highlights include paid-off solar as well as low property tax rates, a 3-car garage, and an oversized driveway with plenty of room for your guests. This home is conveniently located just minutes from the I-15 Freeway and approximately 20 minutes from Temecula Wine Country, this home offers a wonderful balance of peaceful living and easy access to shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment. You have parks and hiking right on the main entrance to the community. Not only will you experience the views, comfort, and tranquility this exceptional home has to offer! You need to see all of the benefits of the EXTREME DREAM of LAKE ELSINORE.

29138 Edgewood, Lake Elsinore
$2,780,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ SW26190546 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
LA CRESTA MEDITERRANEAN VIEW ESTATE ON 5 ACRES...This magnificent mostly single-story home is perched at the end of quiet cul de sac, offering a private gated entrance, dramatic features, high-quality construction, new pool & spa, and unobstructed views of Temecula Valley's city lights and surrounding mountains. The home features an abundance of open spaces, high ceilings, chefs’ kitchen, which opens to the family room, natural wood-framed custom doors & windows, solid natural wood interior doors, smooth wall finish with bull-nosed edges, two garages, and unique features, such as a casita-style bedroom with its own gated entry, private guest wing and, in addition to the home’s 4 bedrooms, an "eagles nest" office/bonus room (the only upstairs living space) with balcony and endless views. Accentuating the high-quality exterior appointments are a solid wood automatic security gate, interlocking-paver circular driveway, boosted Spanish tile roof, smooth stucco finish, charming courtyard with built-in fountain & fireplace, and multiple covered patios. The 5-acre grounds offer a grassy lawn with fruit trees, loads of parking and ample room for future structures (ADU, workshop, RV garage, etc.). Develop the rest of the grounds to your heart’s desire with vineyards, orchard, viewing decks, private hiking trails… In addition, solar and private water well assure a low cost of living. The vibe of this magical estate is 'Casual Mediterranean Elegance', as you would find in the Italian hills of Tuscany. Imagine this lifestyle from your very own, very private, conveniently located central La Cresta dream estate! *****LA CRESTA & THE SANTA ROSA PLATEAU: 5-ac minimum parcels, minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, shopping, 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, airports, mountains & beaches. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau!

21105 Camino De Jugador, Murrieta
$115,000
SW26193688 MLS ⋅ Active Status
**NEWLY REDUCED PRICE** This is a great parcel with gently rolling land, wooded with native trees and vegetation. The property has a permitted well, some cleared areas and a wrought iron gate with fencing along the front of the property. The property is secluded with lots of beautiful nature all around.

Tule Peak, Anza
$85,000
SW26171021 MLS ⋅ Active Status
This beautiful property has views of Lake Elsinore and is on the edge of the Cleveland National Forest. It is a 0.1314 Acre, 5,727 sq. ft.Ft corner lot located to the west of the lake with a view of the lake from your street. Buyer to verify boundaries, utility services, building requirements, and zoning with the City of Lake Elsinore. Buyer and agent to do their due diligence. Drive by and take a look as the land is not occupied.

33147 Garner Rd., Lake Elsinore
$495,000
PTP2606626 MLS ⋅ Active Status
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN PRE-BUILD SAVINGS! Want to build without starting from scratch? ±15,000 sq. ft. certified engineered building pad? Check! Rough grading complete? Check! Septic perc and layout complete? Check! Approximately 175 feet of permitted retaining walls? Check! Approx. 600 feet of 3 rail vinyl fencing? Check! Plans for a stunning 3,909 sq. ft. single-level residence, + garage and covered patio, included with the sale at no additional cost? Check! This 8.49 acre view property offers a head start toward construction, with much of the expensive preliminary site work already completed. Plenty of room here for your home, pool, spa and outdoor entertaining while taking advantage of beautiful mountain and valley views. The grading and engineered site work already completed can save a future owner substantial time and expense compared with starting with untouched land. Roads have also been cut to a private upper “eagle’s nest” pad offering another incredible vantage point and potential for an ADU. All this just ±10 minutes from Old Town Temecula and I-15. 25% down land/construction financing may be available to qualified buyers. Click “Virtual Tour” to watch the property video.

44867 Via Horca, Temecula
$400,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SB26187995 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this cute and cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering 1,068 square feet of comfortable living space available for the first time ever! This well-maintained property has been lovingly cared for and is truly move-in ready. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting layout perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike. Stay cool year-round with central air conditioning, and enjoy the convenience of an attached garage plus excellent storage throughout the home a rare find at this price point. Situated in a friendly Perris neighborhood, this home puts you close to everyday conveniences while still offering that small-town charm. You're just minutes from the newly constructed Plaza de Perris, featuring a great mix of shopping and dining options. Outdoor lovers will appreciate easy access to Lake Perris State Recreation Area, just minutes away, offering boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking on the water. Motorsport fans will love being close to the Perris Auto Speedway and Perris Valley Airport (a popular skydiving destination). The area also offers convenient freeway access via the 215, making commutes to Riverside, Moreno Valley, and beyond a breeze. Don't miss your chance to own this rare, first-time-on-market gem — schedule your showing today!

1475 Almond, Perris
$1,999,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ SW26186093 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
Welcome to Cresta Bella Vineyard Estate, an extraordinary five-acre retreat where Tuscan-inspired elegance meets the natural beauty of La Cresta. Ideally located just around the corner from La Cresta’s front entrance and within minutes of town. Inside, timeless character meets thoughtful modern refinement with refinished hardwood floors, designer lighting, fresh finishes, and elegant details. Lives like a single story- with all three bedrooms located on the main level, while the expansive upstairs bonus room opens to a private balcony overlooking the pool and grounds. The light-filled chef's kitchen with two oversized islands connects to the breakfast area and the inviting family room with fireplace and spectacular views. A formal dining room creates an elegant space for intimate dinners or larger celebrations. The primary suite features a luxurious remodeled bath with quartzite surfaces, soaking tub, updated walk-in shower and smart toilet. A detached guest structure adds exceptional versatility with a fourth bedroom, full bath, walk-in closet, single-car garage, and dedicated barrel room. This versatile structure offers an exceptional opportunity to create a fully appointed guest house. Outside, the estate transforms into a private resort. The recently remodeled solar heated pool and spa is surrounded by lush landscaping and generous entertaining areas. An outdoor fireplace and BBQ, fire-ring seating, outdoor speakers, multiple conversation areas, and dedicated outdoor bathroom create an exceptional setting for entertaining under the stars. The grounds feature raised garden beds, fruit trees, mature landscaping, and expansive lawns, creating a beautifully cultivated garden atmosphere. For the wine enthusiast, the 400+ producing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines and temperature-controlled barrel room provide a rare opportunity to embrace the art of winemaking from your own estate. Over $175,000 in recent upgrades and improvements, including a replacement private well pump and water heater, upgraded pool equipment, extensive landscaping, window tinting with UV protection, whole-house water conditioning, solar, electrical enhancements, and a Tesla charger. Property has the potential for equestrian facilities with large flat pad and close proximity to horse trails. Beyond the gates is the incomparable La Cresta lifestyle—vineyards and equestrian estates, peaceful country roads, community gatherings, private trails all within close proximity to town.

40190 Sierra De Ronda, Murrieta
$260,000
SW26182826 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Create your dream estate in the beautiful Tenaja area of Murrieta, nestled within the Santa Rosa Plateau and surrounded by the natural beauty, privacy, and tranquility that define this highly desirable ranch community. This exceptional vacant parcel on Collado Road offers an incredible opportunity to build a custom estate while enjoying beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and open countryside. The property provides a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle yet remains conveniently located near Murrieta and Temecula amenities. Imagine designing a substantial custom home with expansive outdoor living areas, a pool, guest accommodations, equestrian facilities, a private vineyard, gardens, workshop, or other lifestyle amenities—creating a property uniquely suited to your vision and lifestyle, subject to county approval. ADDITIONAL ACCESS OPPORTUNITY: The adjoining property at 0 Tenaja Road is also available, providing the potential for access to the property from both Collado Road and Tenaja Road. This unique configuration creates added flexibility for future development, improved privacy, and the possibility of creating a truly exceptional estate with additional acreage. Enjoy the sought-after Tenaja and La Cresta lifestyle, known for its spacious properties, equestrian culture, natural surroundings, scenic landscapes, and peaceful rural atmosphere. The Murrieta Polo Club is nearby, adding to the area's established equestrian appeal, while Murrieta, Temecula Wine Country, shopping, dining, schools, medical services, and freeway access remain within a convenient drive. With nearby custom homes in the millions, this is an exciting opportunity to secure land in an area where you can build the home you've always envisioned rather than settle for someone else's floor plan. Beautiful views. Privacy. Acreage. Multiple-access potential. Endless possibilities. Come experience the beauty of Tenaja and imagine what you could create here.

Collado, Murrieta
$450,000
SW26182398 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Perched at the top a commanding mountain, this exceptional homesite offers a rare opportunity to create something truly remarkable. The property features a massive, previously graded one acre pad, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping 360 degree unobstructed views of rolling hills, city lights, and surrounding natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Plateau. A second pad of over 19,000 square feet adds flexibility for a guest house, additional garage space, or a private retreat. With utilities nearby, much of the groundwork has already been completed, allowing you to bring your vision to life with greater ease. Surrounded by multi million dollar estates, the property offers both privacy and prestige. Horse trails run throughout the community, and the nearby Santa Rosa Plateau provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor living, hiking and events throughout the year. All of this is just minutes from top rated schools, shopping, dining, and easy freeway access, offering the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Opportunities like this are rare. Build your legacy in one of La Cresta’s most desirable locations.

Camino Arriba, Murrieta
$4,195,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ OC26181823 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Hidden away off the Ortega HWY and reminiscent of simpler times, this 60-acre equestrian ranch offers serenity unmatched. Surrounded by the federally-preserved Cleveland National Forest, this incredible retreat lies within the boundaries of the 40,000-acre San Mateo Canyon Wilderness & southern Santa Ana Mountains. A beautiful escape rarely available, the property presents immense opportunity. Upon arrival, a post & beam mountain-lodge home welcomes you. Very custom in every sense from the skillful millwork throughout, hand-crafted doors, artisan windows & furnishings to the live Oak tree growing through the interior, the 4,500 SF old-frontier home is a true work of art. Harmonious with the native surroundings, the main house features 4 bedrooms (3 suites), a large primary suite w/fireplace, 1/2 bath, a spacious kitchen & pantry, game room, beam-ceiling living room with scenic views, 2-story fireside dining with prominent stone-cladded fireplace, western bar, mezzanine, laundry room. Several decks offer relaxing outdoor retreat shaded by the surrounding Oak trees. Amazing grounds include a vast (irrigated) lilac grove, pool & pool deck, various citrus trees and a farm-to-table fruit & veggie home garden. Beyond the main house: guest house (current recording studio), glampsite with 5 canvas “Denver” tents, furnished honeymoon suite, camp bathroom, outfitted camp kitchen with several high-end amenities + pizza oven. This incredible venue offers a multitude of uses with potential to host large events, weddings, retreats, etc. Established equestrian facilities: Accommodation for 50+ horses, 100-yd (square) training pen, 50-yd (circular) pen, horse walker, 6 horse pens, several turnouts, 3 massive paddocks (both w/feeders & water), tack rooms, 4-stable barn, horse wash bays, foaling & rehab stalls, modular 4-rail horse corrals, all with major space beyond to ride and enjoy the native lands abound. Enchanting grounds spanning 60 acres of natural beauty including miles of beautiful scenic trails, year-round creeks & waterfalls, mountaintop vistas with expansive views and the distant ocean horizon, large grassy pastures with oak trees where the horses can run free. Other key values: heavy-duty ranch equipment, artesian water well & pump from natural spring, multiple solar arrays, generators, batteries, containers, water tanks, newly re-roofed, new septic system. For those in pursuit of complete serenity with close proximity to the coast, this is it.

34747 Ortega Highway, Lake Elsinore
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