To fully appreciate this custom built home, you must view it from the inside and from its private entry on its left. It is a beautiful home nestled in the hillside community of Country Club Heights in Lake Elsinore. This is NOT A TRACT STYLE (cookie cutter) home or neighborhood! The large lot actually extends from the street in the front to the street above it. Drive up your private driveway and park in your spacious two car garage or the additional outside parking area. Walk up the steps and through your gate to a terraced courtyard with a mature shade tree. It's a peaceful setting to enjoy your morning coffee or just sit and relax in the quiet serenity. A few steps from there is the entry to your home. As you enter your home on the first floor, You will see the living room to the left with it's bricked mantle & hearth and natural gas fireplace. All of the interior of the home has fresh paint in warm neutral tones. Walk through to the formal dining room and then into the kitchen. New creamy beige & gray waterproof vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen with it's adjoining informal eating area, laundry area, hallway and half bath. The kitchen is bright & beautiful and boasts a sparkling white dual sink with a new upgraded faucet fixture. It is roomy and cove shaped with a new country style ceiling with recessed LED lighting above. The countertop extends to accommodate 3 barstools. STAND BACK AND IMAGINE IT WITH A BRAND NEW REFRIGERATOR, GAS STOVE & OVEN, DISHWASHER AND MICROWAVE. .. PROVIDED THROUGH A SELLER'S CONCESSION OF $5000. Family & friends can gather there and in the open concept informal eating area. Look out the sliding door that provides stunning views of the mountains, sunsets, and a peek of the nearby lake. The door could also be your entryway to a possible 22'x22' (484 sq. ft. ) deck above the garage, (subject to any building requirements). All 4 bedrooms are upstairs and 3 share a remodeled full bath. The main bedroom and and its remodeled bath has new light oak laminate flooring. New roof (2023) on the home and garage. NO HOA! DON'T just drive by this one. COME INSIDE and you won't want to leave.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Steven Wood•DRE #00877027• Inland Valley Realty
Contact: 951-285-4688
Bought with Joseph McDermott•DRE #01744537• McDermott Realty Group
* * Subject to cancelation of previous escrow. * * * Escrow is shaky! * Potential diamond in the rough. This two story house sits on a hillside with a view of the lake and the Orteaga mountains. All bedrooms are on the second level and the first level has a formal living room/dining room and an open kitchen that opens to the family room which opens to a deck that is on the roof of the garage. This one needs work and is sold 'as is'. No work will be done. No termite.
CRMLS #K09012887
Aug 11, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jan 31, 2009
Listed
$150,000
$86/sq ft
CRMLS #T235622
Feb 7, 2003
Sold
$185,500
$106/sq ft
Oct 3, 2002
Listed
$189,900
$108/sq ft
CRMLS #T228094
Dec 25, 2002
Listing Removed
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Mar 21, 2002
Listed
$194,500
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1990
Sold
$140,500
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 1988
Sold
$93,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 1988
Sold
$60,000
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 27, 1985
Sold
$100,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,487 (+312.3%)
$127,500 + $382,500
$510,000
2024
$1,331 (+1.3%)
$127,500 + $382,500
$510,000
2023
$1,314 (+2.0%)
$37,955 + $88,828
$126,783
2022
$1,288 (+2.0%)
$37,211 + $87,087
$124,298
2021
$1,262 (+1.0%)
$36,482 + $85,380
$121,862
2020
$1,250 (+2.0%)
$35,767 + $83,706
$119,473
2019
$1,226 (+2.0%)
$35,401 + $82,848
$118,249
2018
$1,202 (+2.0%)
$34,707 + $81,224
$115,931
2017
$1,179 (+3.7%)
$33,360 + $78,071
$111,431
2016
$1,137 (+1.1%)
$33,360 + $78,071
$111,431
2015
$1,125 (+3.5%)
$32,706 + $76,541
$109,247
2014
$1,087 (+0.2%)
$31,586 + $73,917
$105,503
2013
$1,085 (+1.9%)
$31,586 + $73,917
$105,503
2012
$1,064 (+1.8%)
$31,445 + $73,584
$105,029
2011
$1,045 (+0.9%)
$30,829 + $72,142
$102,971
2010
$1,036 (−33.0%)
$30,225 + $70,728
$100,953
2009
$1,546 (−26.1%)
$30,000 + $70,200
$100,200
2008
$2,091
$37,000 + $114,000
$151,000
Tax history for 16518 Smith Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,487 (+312.3%)
$127,500 + $382,500
$510,000
2024
$1,331 (+1.3%)
$127,500 + $382,500
$510,000
2023
$1,314 (+2.0%)
$37,955 + $88,828
$126,783
2022
$1,288 (+2.0%)
$37,211 + $87,087
$124,298
2021
$1,262 (+1.0%)
$36,482 + $85,380
$121,862
2020
$1,250 (+2.0%)
$35,767 + $83,706
$119,473
2019
$1,226 (+2.0%)
$35,401 + $82,848
$118,249
2018
$1,202 (+2.0%)
$34,707 + $81,224
$115,931
2017
$1,179 (+3.7%)
$33,360 + $78,071
$111,431
2016
$1,137 (+1.1%)
$33,360 + $78,071
$111,431
2015
$1,125 (+3.5%)
$32,706 + $76,541
$109,247
2014
$1,087 (+0.2%)
$31,586 + $73,917
$105,503
2013
$1,085 (+1.9%)
$31,586 + $73,917
$105,503
2012
$1,064 (+1.8%)
$31,445 + $73,584
$105,029
2011
$1,045 (+0.9%)
$30,829 + $72,142
$102,971
2010
$1,036 (−33.0%)
$30,225 + $70,728
$100,953
2009
$1,546 (−26.1%)
$30,000 + $70,200
$100,200
2008
$2,091
$37,000 + $114,000
$151,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1,752
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
378224029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
RH
Hillside Single-Family Residential Development District
The R-H district is intended to be applied to areas where quality single-family residences may logically be in order, but existing infrastructure may not be in place and/or environmental considerations, such as hillsides, dictate larger lots in order to minimize the impact of development and the disturbance of the natural terrain, thereby conserving the aesthetic qualities afforded by these areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Water Line to Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room, Country Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Gas
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Left side
Formica Counters, Recessed Lighting
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Lot 6500-9999, Lot Shape-Irregular, Up Slope from Street
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 378224029
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Park, Watersports
School Information
High School District: Lake Elsinore Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.69021000
Longitude: -117.37196900
Directions: EASY TO FIND. From Lakeshore Dr., turn east on Machado Street and go one block to stop sign. Turn right on Smith (NOT LASH) and it is the first home on the left.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,752
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Riverside County
APN: 378224029
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 951-285-4688
Days Active in MLS: 32
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 32
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Steven
List Agent Last Name: Wood
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Inland Valley Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Joseph
Buyer Agent Last Name: McDermott
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: McDermott Realty Group
Around this home
Schools
Alberhill Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Terra Cotta Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Elsinore, CA • 92530
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 7.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$514,000 – $622,000
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