CLASS V WINERY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ENTITLEMENT PROCESS UNDERWAY — 23-Acre Estate with Vineyard, Frontage & Limitless Potential in Temecula Wine Country. Nestled in the heart of Southern California's renowned wine country, this exceptional 23-acre estate offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property with Class V winery entitlement in progress—one of the most flexible and commercially valuable designations in the region. With approximately 75% of the property already planted and direct frontage along the prestigious Rancho California Road wine trail, the estate is ideally positioned for success. The property is zoned for numerous permitted uses, including a full-scale winery, tasting room, wine production facilities, a restaurant, a spa, a boutique hotel with up to 46 rooms, and special event or wedding venues—offering endless possibilities for developers, entrepreneurs, or visionaries looking to create a signature destination in Temecula Wine Country. Substantial time, resources, and planning have already been invested to advance the entitlement process, giving the next owner a significant head start toward bringing a premier wine country vision to life. A RARE COMBINATION OF LOCATION, SCALE, AND POTENTIAL-READY FOR WHAT'S NEXT.
Vacant landProperty Type
23 acresLot Size
$78,043Price/Acres
Listed by Natalie McGhie•DRE #02009613• eXp Realty of Southern CA
Irrigation with automatic system, drip, and sprinklers
Home design
Land property (Lots/Land)
Possible uses include commercial, ranch, recreational, residential, agricultural, and multi-family
Current uses include commercial, row crops, recreational, and residential
Located in Temecula
Construction
Approximately 23 acres (20+ acres listed)
Utilities
Septic tank
Sale and tax history for 36051 E Benton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
SDMLS #260016600
Jul 28, 2026
Pending
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Jul 23, 2026
Price Changed
$1,795,000
Jul 22, 2026
Price Changed
$1,799,999
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$1,900,000
Jul 8, 2026
Listed
$2,250,000
SDMLS #250033291
Mar 29, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2026
Price Changed
$2,700,000
Oct 4, 2025
Price Changed
$2,850,000
Aug 23, 2025
Price Changed
$2,950,000
Jul 18, 2025
Price Changed
$3,450,000
Jul 11, 2025
Listed
$3,850,000
CRMLS #SW14107525
Dec 3, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 23, 2014
Listed
$1,399,000
CRMLS #T09052589
Feb 29, 2012
Pending
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Nov 1, 2011
Pending
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Apr 30, 2010
Price Changed
$1,295,000
May 11, 2009
Listed
$1,595,000
CRMLS #T600531
May 12, 2009
Listing Removed
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Nov 5, 2008
Listed
$1,950,000
CRMLS #T311728
Jun 16, 2005
Sold
$1,000,000
Oct 17, 2003
Listed
$1,350,000
CRMLS #T231064
Jun 24, 2003
Sold
$655,000
Jun 11, 2002
Listed
$675,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Riverside County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2025.
Feb 24, 2026 • Final
Solar roof mount - residential
Install a solar photovoltaic system with modules, inverters, and a combiner. Upgrade the main power unit to 400 amps.
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Dec 13, 2025 • Final
Fire residential building
Work on a single-family home.
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
26% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Temecula, CA • 92592
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98/ 100
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 36051 E Benton Rd
$1,623,155
$172K under list price of $1.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $2.1M.