44240 La Cruz Drive

Property Overview
Welcome to 44240 La Cruz Drive, an elegant, move-in-ready retreat nestled in Temecula’s highly sought-after De Luz community. Set on nearly five acres of rolling hills with panoramic views, this executive home offers the perfect blend of privacy, style, and modern comfort. Enjoy single-story style living with a main-floor primary suite and two additional en-suite guest rooms, all beautifully updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh two-tone paint, and designer finishes throughout. The show-stopping kitchen features quartz counters, sleek euro cabinetry, GE Profile appliances, and an expansive island that opens to the bright, spacious family room. Step outside to your resort-style pool and spa, ideally positioned to capture scenic hillside views and sunset skies — perfect for entertaining or relaxing at the end of the day. The grounds include approximately 300 Hass avocado trees plus citrus, olive, fig, and apple, offering both charm and potential agricultural income. Additional upgrades include new pool plaster and decking, updated landscaping with artificial turf and drip irrigation, and a freshly sealed driveway. Plenty of room down below for an ADU, additional garage or a horse or 2. With low taxes, minimal HOA, and just minutes from Rancho California Road, this De Luz property delivers incredible value for its quality, acreage, and setting. Experience the tranquility of country living with the convenience of being just a short drive from Temecula’s shops, wineries, and schools — all at a new, competitive price.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1989
- Living area
- 4,298 sq ft
- Lot size
- 4.91 acres
- Parking
- 3 spaces
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Stories
- 2.0
- Days on market
- 259
- MLS status
- Active
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Zoning
- R-A-5
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Breakfast Area
- Ceiling Fans
- Central Vacuum
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Eat In Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Quartz Counters
- Recessed Lighting
- Entrance Foyer
- Main Level Primary
- Primary Suite
- Walk In Pantry
- Walk In Closets
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Electric Cooktop
- Electric Oven
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range Hood
Parking
- Asphalt
- Door Multi
- Direct Access
- Driveway
- Garage
- Rv Potential
- Rv Access Parking
Pool
- Fenced
- Gunite
- Heated
- In Ground
- Propane Heat
- Private
Lot
- Two To Five Units Acre
- Agricultural
- Lot Over40000Sqft
- Orchards
Exterior
- Rain Gutters
Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Smoke Detectors
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- HOA fee
- $45.00 monthly
- Private pool
- Yes
- View
- Yes
Schools
- High school
- Murrieta Valley
Utilities
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- CentralAir
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- SepticTypeUnknown
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