Temecula’s exclusive Santiago Estates is the setting for this relaxing French Chateau. This quality custom estate exudes casual elegance. From entering the gates & winding through the tree-covered driveway you feel an immediate sense of welcome and rest. Grand scale living spaces include parlor with box beam ceiling, formal living with brick fireplace, dining room with French doors, morning room & chef’s kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances including dual ovens & 6 burner gas cooktop.
Huge family room with vaulted wood beamed ceilings, windows to frame mountain views & full wet bar with built in wine rack & glass front cabinets. Main floor guest bedroom with en suite full bathroom is across hall from private office with built in desk. Head upstairs & find two more bedrooms, guest bathroom plus gracious master suite which includes a restful sitting area, brick fireplace, walk in closet and your own private spa-like bathroom. Dramatic landscape includes refreshing pool & spa, mature fruit & shade trees & numerous garden vignettes all maintained to perfection. Amazing views for your enjoyment of the sunsets & mountains. The 2.5 acre site is ideal for anyone seeking a retreat close to town. This is truly an exceptional residence.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
2.54 acresLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Veronica Costa•DRE #01791623• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
•951-813-0159 (agent)
Bought with Out of Area Agent•DRE #00999999• Out of Area Office
Temecula’s exclusive Santiago Estates is the setting for this relaxing French Chateau. This quality custom estate exudes casual elegance. From entering the gates & winding through the tree-covered driveway you feel an immediate sense of welcome and rest. Grand scale living spaces include parlor with box beam ceiling, formal living with brick fireplace, dining room with French doors, morning room & chef’s kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances including dual ovens & 6 burner gas cooktop. Huge family room with vaulted wood beamed ceilings, windows to frame mountain views & full wet bar with built in wine rack & glass front cabinets. Main floor guest bedroom with en suite full bathroom is across hall from private office with built in desk. Head upstairs & find two more bedrooms, guest bathroom plus gracious master suite which includes a restful sitting area, brick fireplace, walk in closet and your own private spa-like bathroom. Dramatic landscape includes refreshing pool & spa, mature fruit & shade trees & numerous garden vignettes all maintained to perfection. Amazing views for your enjoyment of the sunsets & mountains. The 2.5 acre site is ideal for anyone seeking a retreat close to town. This is truly an exceptional residence.
SDMLS #160027516
Oct 7, 2016
Sold
$725,000
$188/sq ft
Sep 23, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 2016
Price Changed
$780,000
$203/sq ft
Jun 2, 2016
Price Changed
$810,000
$210/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Listed
$875,000
$227/sq ft
Apr 20, 2016
Listed
$780,000
$203/sq ft
+20
Temecula’s exclusive Santiago Estates is the setting for this relaxing French Chateau. This quality custom estate exudes casual elegance. From entering the gates & winding through the tree-covered driveway you feel an immediate sense of welcome and rest. Grand scale living spaces include parlor with box beam ceiling, formal living with brick fireplace, dining room with French doors, morning room & chef’s kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances including dual ovens & 6 burner gas cooktop. Neighborhoods: Santiago Estates Equipment: Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: GSL
CRMLS #T12033138
Jun 28, 2012
Sold
$550,000
$143/sq ft
Jun 22, 2012
Pending
—
May 25, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2012
Listed
$580,000
$151/sq ft
CRMLS #T11103010
Mar 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 27, 2012
Price Changed
$599,000
$156/sq ft
Oct 21, 2011
Price Changed
$625,000
$162/sq ft
Aug 6, 2011
Listed
$648,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 1996
Sold
$360,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 1986
Sold
$300,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,726 (+1.6%)
$232,114 + $609,305
$841,419
2024
$9,576 (+0.9%)
$232,114 + $609,305
$841,419
2023
$9,488 (+2.2%)
$227,563 + $597,358
$824,921
2022
$9,284 (+2.1%)
$223,101 + $585,646
$808,747
2021
$9,094 (+1.3%)
$218,727 + $574,163
$792,890
2020
$8,978 (+1.3%)
$214,439 + $562,905
$777,344
2019
$8,860 (+2.0%)
$212,241 + $557,134
$769,375
2018
$8,687 (+1.8%)
$208,080 + $546,210
$754,290
2017
$8,529 (+4.1%)
$200,000 + $525,000
$725,000
2016
$8,192 (+1.4%)
$200,000 + $525,000
$725,000
2015
$8,078 (+2.6%)
$159,153 + $424,414
$583,567
2014
$7,874
$153,694 + $409,852
$563,546
2013
$7,867 (+39.3%)
$153,694 + $409,852
$563,546
2012
$5,646 (+2.3%)
$153,000 + $408,000
$561,000
2011
$5,517 (+0.9%)
$116,695 + $369,167
$485,862
2010
$5,466 (−0.3%)
$114,407 + $361,929
$476,336
2009
$5,482 (+1.6%)
$113,553 + $359,225
$472,778
2008
$5,398
$113,824 + $360,079
$473,903
Tax history for 31630 Pio Pico
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,726 (+1.6%)
$232,114 + $609,305
$841,419
2024
$9,576 (+0.9%)
$232,114 + $609,305
$841,419
2023
$9,488 (+2.2%)
$227,563 + $597,358
$824,921
2022
$9,284 (+2.1%)
$223,101 + $585,646
$808,747
2021
$9,094 (+1.3%)
$218,727 + $574,163
$792,890
2020
$8,978 (+1.3%)
$214,439 + $562,905
$777,344
2019
$8,860 (+2.0%)
$212,241 + $557,134
$769,375
2018
$8,687 (+1.8%)
$208,080 + $546,210
$754,290
2017
$8,529 (+4.1%)
$200,000 + $525,000
$725,000
2016
$8,192 (+1.4%)
$200,000 + $525,000
$725,000
2015
$8,078 (+2.6%)
$159,153 + $424,414
$583,567
2014
$7,874
$153,694 + $409,852
$563,546
2013
$7,867 (+39.3%)
$153,694 + $409,852
$563,546
2012
$5,646 (+2.3%)
$153,000 + $408,000
$561,000
2011
$5,517 (+0.9%)
$116,695 + $369,167
$485,862
2010
$5,466 (−0.3%)
$114,407 + $361,929
$476,336
2009
$5,482 (+1.6%)
$113,553 + $359,225
$472,778
2008
$5,398
$113,824 + $360,079
$473,903
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.54 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
3,538
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
959020020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
VL
Very Low Density Residential District
The very low density residential zoning district is intended to provide for the development of single-family detached homes on large lots with a rural ranchette character of development. The minimum lot size in the VL zoning district is 2.5 net acres.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 3
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20x20
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 2
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Family Room, Fireplace in Master Bedroom