After a short picturesque drive from the freeway you may just drive by this home as it was strategically constructed to ensure privacy. Combined with the gated entry, the privacy of its inhabitants is further enhanced by beautiful Engelmann Oak Trees, natural granite boulders, and hills that surround the home. Once inside, indulge in the epitome of rural luxury as you take in this awe-inspiring straw bale construction pool home situated on 5.55 acres. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a sprawling 2996 square feet of meticulously designed living space, this residence is a true sanctuary. Be greeted by the charm of wood-beamed ceilings in the Great Room and Bedrooms. Custom interior niches, solid wood doors, and framed windows add a touch of opulence, while adobe 2? insulated exterior walls, two fireplaces and radiant flooring throughout, provide a warm and inviting atmosphere while enhancing the home's eco-friendly features. The heart of this home lies in its fully renovated kitchen, a culinary haven, featuring a large beamed ceiling, decorative lighting, and a 4X10 ft island crafted from 100-year-old treated barn wood. The kitchen is a masterpiece with commercial-grade appliances, including a professional Italian Forno Range with 8 gas burners, with pot filler, duel electric ovens, and a 36? dual stainless steel industrial-grade sink. Fisher Paykel refrigerators, a drawer microwave, and a wine refrigerator complete this chef's dream. Two additional large bedrooms and a full bathroom on the opposite wing of the home provide ample space for family or guests. Step outside to discover a 6-person hot tub discreetly tucked away for ultimate privacy. The patio area invites outdoor living, featuring a fireplace and fountain, overlooking the sparkling heated saltwater pool with water feature, lounging shelf, and generous decking for entertaining. The property also has room for all your outdoor fun essentials and cars too with a detached 4-car garage with cabinets for storage, large fenced corrals for small animals, and private RV parking with hookups. With NO HOA and plenty of usable land, you could add an ADU to this property or large animal corrals, endless possibilities await. Solar lease conveys at time of sale. Buyer to verify all use limitations. This home seamlessly blends luxury, sustainability, and rural charm, come check it out!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
5.55 acresLot Size
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Clark•DRE #02107866• Realty ONE Group West
Contact: 714-425-0465
Bought with Jenaro Ramirez•DRE #02104296• Sunshine Properties RealEstate
Welcome Home to this STUNNING Single Story Custom Strawbale Construction Pool home in the De Luz Community of Temecula on 5.55 (+/-) acres. Seller spared no expense on this home; which includes Travertine and Stone Flooring Throughout with radiant heating, 15’ Vaulted Ceilings in the Great Room and Bedrooms, Wood Beamed Ceilings, Custom Interior Niches, Solid Wood Doors and Framed Windows, Adobe 2’ Insulated Exterior Walls, and 2 Fireplaces. Jaw dropping renovated kitchen which features large beamed ceiling, Custom cabinets with decorative lighting, copper hood, copper pendant lighting, 4X10 ft island with small copper sink. All stainless steel appliances. Farmhouse style 36” dual stainless steel industrial grade sink. Duel built in Fisher Paykel refrigerators. Professional Italian Forno Range with 8 gas burners with up to 20,000 BTU, with movable griddle and duel electric ovens. Double drawer dishwasher, drawer microwave and 46 bottle wine refrigerator with separate controls for white and red wines. Coffee station with Keurig commercial brewer hidden in cabinet with direct water pump from Reverse osmosis filtration system. The RO unit also filters water and ice to the refrigerator and pot filler water over stove. Decorative trim on island and door handmade from 100 year old treated barn wood from Missouri. There is a Large Master Suite w/ Private Access to the Yard. The Master Bath features Dual Vanity Sinks, Walk-in Shower w/ Custom Marble Tiles, Soaking Tub, and a Walk-in Closet w/ Built-in Shelving. Outside the primary bathroom is a 6 person hot tub tucked away from the yard for privacy. The 2 Additional Large Bedrooms and Full Bathroom are on the Opposite Wing of the Home. One Bedroom includes access to the Yard. The Full Bathroom features a Marble Tiled Custom Walk-in Shower. The Expansive Patio Area includes a Fireplace and Fountain. Sparkling heated salt water pool with water feature, lounging shelf and plenty of decking perfect for entertaining. The Property also includes a Detached 4 Car Garage w/ Cabinets. There are Large Fenced Corrals for Small Animals. Private RV Parking w/ Hookups. Gated Entry to Property. The Lot is Surrounded by Beautiful Engelmann Oak Trees, Natural Granite Boulders, and Picturesque Hills. Too many features to list. MUST SEE!
CRMLS #SW20187248
Feb 10, 2021
Sold
$885,000
$295/sq ft
Nov 24, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 10, 2020
Listed
$899,000
$300/sq ft
CRMLS #SW19106155
Jun 26, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2019
Price Changed
$864,000
$288/sq ft
May 7, 2019
Listed
$869,000
$290/sq ft
CRMLS #SW18278022
Apr 20, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Nov 19, 2018
Listed
$895,000
$299/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1994
Sold
$77,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,839 (+1.9%)
$424,729 + $991,030
$1,415,759
2024
$18,495 (+44.5%)
$424,729 + $991,030
$1,415,759
2023
$12,804 (+1.8%)
$416,401 + $971,599
$1,388,000
2022
$12,574 (+93.0%)
$244,494 + $676,260
$920,754
2021
$6,516 (+0.9%)
$239,700 + $663,000
$902,700
2020
$6,461 (+1.6%)
$120,892 + $300,922
$421,814
2019
$6,356 (+1.6%)
$119,653 + $297,837
$417,490
2018
$6,253 (+1.2%)
$117,307 + $291,998
$409,305
2017
$6,177 (+1.2%)
$112,752 + $280,660
$393,412
2016
$6,104 (+0.9%)
$112,752 + $280,660
$393,412
2015
$6,048 (+3.8%)
$110,542 + $275,157
$385,699
2014
$5,827
$106,751 + $265,717
$372,468
2013
$5,827 (+3.3%)
$106,751 + $265,717
$372,468
2012
$5,643 (+0.2%)
$106,269 + $264,517
$370,786
2011
$5,630 (+2.3%)
$102,144 + $254,247
$356,391
2010
$5,505 (+0.3%)
$102,144 + $254,247
$356,391
2009
$5,487 (+2.7%)
$101,382 + $252,348
$353,730
2008
$5,342
$101,624 + $252,949
$354,573
Tax history for 44350 Tortuga Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,839 (+1.9%)
$424,729 + $991,030
$1,415,759
2024
$18,495 (+44.5%)
$424,729 + $991,030
$1,415,759
2023
$12,804 (+1.8%)
$416,401 + $971,599
$1,388,000
2022
$12,574 (+93.0%)
$244,494 + $676,260
$920,754
2021
$6,516 (+0.9%)
$239,700 + $663,000
$902,700
2020
$6,461 (+1.6%)
$120,892 + $300,922
$421,814
2019
$6,356 (+1.6%)
$119,653 + $297,837
$417,490
2018
$6,253 (+1.2%)
$117,307 + $291,998
$409,305
2017
$6,177 (+1.2%)
$112,752 + $280,660
$393,412
2016
$6,104 (+0.9%)
$112,752 + $280,660
$393,412
2015
$6,048 (+3.8%)
$110,542 + $275,157
$385,699
2014
$5,827
$106,751 + $265,717
$372,468
2013
$5,827 (+3.3%)
$106,751 + $265,717
$372,468
2012
$5,643 (+0.2%)
$106,269 + $264,517
$370,786
2011
$5,630 (+2.3%)
$102,144 + $254,247
$356,391
2010
$5,505 (+0.3%)
$102,144 + $254,247
$356,391
2009
$5,487 (+2.7%)
$101,382 + $252,348
$353,730
2008
$5,342
$101,624 + $252,949
$354,573
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.55 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,996
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
933130057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
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Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Propane Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, In Living Room, Separated
Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Bidet, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Heated Floor, Privacy toilet door, Separate tub and shower, Tile Counters, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Ductless
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Patio
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile, Vinyl
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Ductless, Radiant
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front door, Side Door
Ceiling Fan, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Spa Features: Above Ground
Has Spa
Window Features: Screens
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Tile
Fencing: Chain Link, Goat Type, Livestock, Vinyl, Wood, Wrought Iron
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Adobe, Drywall Walls, Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Corral
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Permits, Waterfall
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Green Property Infomration
Sustainability: Biodegradable Materials
Energy Generation: Solar
Energy Efficient: Construction
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sprinklers Drip System
Directions: 15 N exit 59 turn (L) Rancho California Rd. then 5.3 miles on De Luz Rd to turn R Carancho, 3.6 miles to Tortuga Turn L about .4 miles down on your left. Don't drive by it, enter open gates to gravel driveway. Property nestled over the small mound.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R-R
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Riverside County
APN: 933130057
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: some gold framed artwork (inquire if confused), any and all colorful rugs(living room, primary room)
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 714-425-0465
Days Active in MLS: 4
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 4
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Amy
List Agent Last Name: Clark
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Realty ONE Group Southwest
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jenaro
Buyer Agent Last Name: Ramirez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Sunshine Properties RealEstate
Around this home
Schools
Alta Murrieta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 9.2mi
9/10
Thompson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
7/10
Murrieta Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
8/10
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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
9/10 Fire Factor
52% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Temecula, CA • 92590
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.34M – $1.62M
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