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
$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Veronica Costa•DRE #01791623• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic
Bought with Gena Elfelt•DRE #01240669• Rancon Real Estate
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
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May 25, 2012
Pending
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Mar 13, 2012
Listed
$580,000
$151/sq ft
Absolutely Stunning Views from this Pristine Executive Home. Complete Privacy, but Conveniently Located in The Heart of Temecula. This Beautiful Home Boasts 4 Spacious Bedrooms, and 3 1/2 Baths-One Bedroom and En Suite Bath Downstairs. Gorgeous Living Room with Oversized Gas Fireplace, Formal Dining Room Plus a Large Breakfast Nook Area. Spacious Family Room Adjacent to the Pool Table Room(With Beautiful Beam Ceilings), Bar Area( With A Darling Dutch Door!) and Kitchen with French Doors to the Large Pool and Spa with Waterfall~The Ultimate in Entertaining! The Kitchen has Stainless Appliances and Trash Compactor, New Custom Sink Installed, Breakfast Bar Area and Tile Counters. Two Water Heaters, Two AC Units, and a Security System. The Property has been completely Fenced with New State of the Art Fencing and Has an Automatic Gate System with Intercom. The Large Master Suite Has a Beautiful Brick Fireplace, Bay Window and Crown Moulding and a Spectacular View! Master Bath has Oversized Shower and Jetted Tub. This Home Also has a Separate Office, and Inside Laundry with a Sink and Cabinets. This Home Has Been Meticulously Maintained and Move In Ready. .. And it is a Standard Sale! NEW ROOF WITH WARRANTY!
CRMLS #T11103010
Mar 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 27, 2012
Price Changed
$599,000
$156/sq ft
Dec 4, 2011
Relisted
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Oct 29, 2011
Delisted
—
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 Rd
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 Aug 8, 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 / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Auto Driveway Gate, Controlled Entrance, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Oversized, Private
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Country Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen, See Remarks, Separated
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Office
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Double Door Entry, French Doors, Panel Doors
Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceramic Counters, Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Pantry, Tile Counters, Wet Bar
Lot Features: Front Yard, Garden, Horse Property, Horse Property Unimproved, Lawn, Landscaped, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Patio Home, Paved, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Up Slope from Street, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 959020020
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
High School District: Temecula Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.48507300
Longitude: -117.10866500
Other Subdivision Name: Santiago Estates
Directions: Cross Streets: De Portola and Pio Pico Rd
Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,538
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Riverside County
APN: 959020020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 132
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 132
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Veronica
List Agent Last Name: Costa
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Gena
Buyer Agent Last Name: Elfelt
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Rancon Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Vail Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
Margarita Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Temecula Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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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
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 100° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Temecula, CA • 92592
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.35M – $1.64M
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