Tenaja Real Estate

Welcome to Tenaja, a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque hills of Murrieta, California. This serene neighborhood is a perfect blend of natural beauty and community charm, making it an ideal place to call home. Tenaja is known for its stunning landscapes, featuring rolling hills, lush vineyards, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The area is characterized by its spacious lots and custom homes, offering residents a sense of privacy and tranquility that is hard to find in more densely populated areas.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of outdoor activities available in and around Tenaja. The nearby Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve provides miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the beauty of Southern California’s diverse ecosystems. Additionally, the region’s favorable climate means you can enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

Tenaja is conveniently located near the charming downtown area of Murrieta, where you can find an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The community is also served by top-rated schools, making it a great choice for families looking for quality education.

With its unique blend of rural charm and modern conveniences, Tenaja offers a welcoming atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of community. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a place to raise a family, Tenaja is a neighborhood that truly has it all. Come discover the magic of this enchanting area and see why so many are proud to call Tenaja home!

Newest Listings in Tenaja

$3,000,000

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ SW26120164 MLS

Set on approximately five pristine acres in the coveted Santa Rosa Plateau, this private retreat, farm & gated estate is surrounded by protected preserve land & the Cleveland National Forest. Offering exceptional privacy, panoramic views, and timeless charm, this one-of-a-kind private sanctuary connects luxury country living with unmatched natural beauty. The thoughtfully designed compound features a custom single-story home spanning 3,254 square feet, complemented by secondary guest quarters offering two separate apartments totaling approximately 2,000 square feet, made up of 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Lush grounds showcase white rose-lined pathways, mature orchards, terraced gardens, a classic windmill, and picturesque outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and professional level entertaining. Inside, the four-bedroom, four-bath main residence combines refined craftsmanship with rustic elegance. Oversized Dutch doors open to warm, inviting interiors anchored by a beautifully remodeled chefs kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, oversized central island, a La Cornue range, Gaggenau refrigeration, and Thermador freezer. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath, walk-in closet, and tranquil garden views, while a private junior suite provides ideal guest accommodations. Resort-style outdoor amenities include an expansive entertainment terrace with a full outdoor bar, dining areas, and gathering spaces perfect for hosting memorable events. Equestrian facilities include a custom two-stall barn with tack room and kennel, room for an arena, direc Set on approximately five pristine acres in the coveted Santa Rosa Plateau, this private retreat, farm & gated estate is surrounded by protected preserve land & the Cleveland National Forest. Offering exceptional privacy, panoramic views, and timeless charm, this one-of-a-kind private sanctuary connects luxury country living with unmatched natural beauty. The thoughtfully designed compound features a custom single-story home spanning 3,254 square feet, complemented by secondary guest quarters offering two separate apartments totaling approximately 2,000 square feet, made up of 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Lush grounds showcase white rose-lined pathways, mature orchards, terraced gardens, a classic windmill, and picturesque outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and professional level entertaining. Inside, the four-bedroom, four-bath main residence combines refined craftsmanship with rustic elegance. Oversized Dutch doors open to warm, inviting interiors anchored by a beautifully remodeled chefs kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, oversized central island, a La Cornue range, Gaggenau refrigeration, and Thermador freezer. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath, walk-in closet, and tranquil garden views, while a private junior suite provides ideal guest accommodations. Resort-style outdoor amenities include an expansive entertainment terrace with a full outdoor bar, dining areas, and gathering spaces perfect for hosting memorable events. Equestrian facilities include a custom two-stall barn with tack room and kennel, room for an arena, direct trail access, and a charming chicken coop. Additional highlights include a commercial grade greenhouse, mature avocado, orange, lemon, peach, and guava trees, a private pickleball court, and extensive usable land for a variety of lifestyle pursuits. Modern conveniences such as leased solar, recycled water irrigation, whole-house fans, and fully fenced grounds enhance the estates functionality and efficiency. Whether envisioned as an equestrian retreat, family compound, boutique farm, or luxury countryside sanctuary, the previous Forever & Always Farm venue offers an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle defined by beauty, privacy, and enduring memories.

43455 Corona Cala Camino, Murrieta

$279,000

SW26051770 MLS

Absolutely stunning Oak studded, rolling parcel with the tranquility of views and flat meadows. The parcel has only one neighbor to the East and one to the north out of sight as the oaks are the northern backdrop. To the south and West, over a thousand acres of more pristine oak studded land will remain in it's natural state of pristine beauty where California Live Coastal and Engleman oaks abound. It is protected and held in reserve for conservation, managed by the Western Riverside Regional Conservation Authority and the California State Department of Fish & Game. Three of the 5 acres for this parcel is within a conservation easement, so you are amidst the beauty and splendor of all 5 and only need to manage the building of your dream home on the remaining 2 acres. The combination of paved street access to water lines, fire hydrant, power and phone and the gentle rolling topography makes for an easily buildable lot. Absolutely stunning Oak studded, rolling parcel with the tranquility of views and flat meadows. The parcel has only one neighbor to the East and one to the north out of sight as the oaks are the northern backdrop. To the south and West, over a thousand acres of more pristine oak studded land will remain in it's natural state of pristine beauty where California Live Coastal and Engleman oaks abound. It is protected and held in reserve for conservation, managed by the Western Riverside Regional Conservation Authority and the California State Department of Fish & Game. Three of the 5 acres for this parcel is within a conservation easement, so you are amidst the beauty and splendor of all 5 and only need to manage the building of your dream home on the remaining 2 acres. The combination of paved street access to water lines, fire hydrant, power and phone and the gentle rolling topography makes for an easily buildable lot.

Tenaja Rd, Murrieta

$339,000

SW25157167 MLS

STUNNING 5-ACRE PARCEL WITH MASSIVE VIEWS OF THE LA CRESTA VALLEY & MAJESTIC LOCAL MOUNTAINS. If you are looking for a parcel to develop quickly, this one checks those boxes! It has a WATER METER already installed, providing a huge discount toward building costs. Also available are the engineered GRADING PLANS and Architect-designed custom HOUSE PLANS. The parcel has been recently cleared to provide an easy drive and view from the potential building pad. It is located in highly desired Tenaja, a Community Service District (not an HOA), on the stunning Santa Rosa Plateau, home to multi-million-dollar estates and ranches. When you visit this site, you will be greeted by ancient oak trees, gigantic boulders and gentle terrain. With further clearing, you will have an abundance of usable land, upon which to build your dream estate. See this one today! Its easy to tour and well worth the visit! Get ready for the AWESOME VIEWS! *****SANTA ROSA PLATEAU: 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community w/no commercial businesses, robust social activities, miles of private community trails & 1000s of acres of Ecological ReserveAll less than 1.5 hours from LA, SD, OC, Palm Springs & Big Bear. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau! STUNNING 5-ACRE PARCEL WITH MASSIVE VIEWS OF THE LA CRESTA VALLEY & MAJESTIC LOCAL MOUNTAINS. If you are looking for a parcel to develop quickly, this one checks those boxes! It has a WATER METER already installed, providing a huge discount toward building costs. Also available are the engineered GRADING PLANS and Architect-designed custom HOUSE PLANS. The parcel has been recently cleared to provide an easy drive and view from the potential building pad. It is located in highly desired Tenaja, a Community Service District (not an HOA), on the stunning Santa Rosa Plateau, home to multi-million-dollar estates and ranches. When you visit this site, you will be greeted by ancient oak trees, gigantic boulders and gentle terrain. With further clearing, you will have an abundance of usable land, upon which to build your dream estate. See this one today! Its easy to tour and well worth the visit! Get ready for the AWESOME VIEWS! *****SANTA ROSA PLATEAU: 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community w/no commercial businesses, robust social activities, miles of private community trails & 1000s of acres of Ecological ReserveAll less than 1.5 hours from LA, SD, OC, Palm Springs & Big Bear. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau!

42125 Angels Peak, Murrieta

$989,000

SW25001649 MLS

Great opportunity to develope 4 legal parcels simultaneously or individually Buy all 4 together then sell off the others separately. Seller will not consider selling separately, golden opportunity for Investor! This 20 acre property is already subdivided into 4 legal parcels the front parcel is very gentle with mature California OAK Tree with surrounding pastures, then as you go up the new culdesac (existing dirt path road) (advise walking it) you will notice that each potential home site location provides excellent views into the tenaja valley (SAN MATEO CANYON) with plenty of useable areas especially on the top, the last parcel #4 which has numerous oak trees and pasture areas. Truly a real sleeper opportunity to build a dream "family compound" or personal ranch set up then sell off the other parcels! A true quiet private prestine paradise. Great opportunity to develope 4 legal parcels simultaneously or individually Buy all 4 together then sell off the others separately. Seller will not consider selling separately, golden opportunity for Investor! This 20 acre property is already subdivided into 4 legal parcels the front parcel is very gentle with mature California OAK Tree with surrounding pastures, then as you go up the new culdesac (existing dirt path road) (advise walking it) you will notice that each potential home site location provides excellent views into the tenaja valley (SAN MATEO CANYON) with plenty of useable areas especially on the top, the last parcel #4 which has numerous oak trees and pasture areas. Truly a real sleeper opportunity to build a dream "family compound" or personal ranch set up then sell off the other parcels! A true quiet private prestine paradise.

1234 Tenaja Rd, Murrieta

$424,900

SW24210933 MLS

Magnificent, pristine, 12-acre parcel located at the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountainsin prestigious Tenaja (adjacent to La Cresta), overlooking all of SoCal! This opportunity is one-of-a-kind, offering 360-degree views, including OCEAN & MOUNTAINS, with multiple building locations and acres of hikeable habitat, as well. As one of the last big view parcels, it offers views of the Pacific Ocean, San Diego, Cleveland National Forest, Santa Rosa/Palomar Mountain ranges, USMC Camp Pendleton at Oceanside and portions of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Located in a peaceful, secluded enclave of only 9 homes, this multi-elevation, 12-acre parcel is buffered on three sides by conservation lands and offers ample room for multiple structureshome, guest house, ADU, entertainment patio, barn, stable, arena, detached garage, studio and more. It offers the ultimate in peaceful seclusionacreage within walking distance of neighbors, yet only minutes by car to town and freeways. UTILITIES ARE NEARBY, with power and public water at one corner of the property. Installing your own private water well is also a possibility, as many Plateau residents enjoy excellent and ample water, which can supplement or replace city water. This parcel is a great fit for someone with vision, whos looking for a unique and exceptional place to build and live. Experience extraordinary weather phenomena, up-close wildlife (deer, fox, coyote, hawks, bobcat, occasional mountain lion), breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and with average summer temperatures 10 degrees cooler than in town. This ancient Magnificent, pristine, 12-acre parcel located at the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountainsin prestigious Tenaja (adjacent to La Cresta), overlooking all of SoCal! This opportunity is one-of-a-kind, offering 360-degree views, including OCEAN & MOUNTAINS, with multiple building locations and acres of hikeable habitat, as well. As one of the last big view parcels, it offers views of the Pacific Ocean, San Diego, Cleveland National Forest, Santa Rosa/Palomar Mountain ranges, USMC Camp Pendleton at Oceanside and portions of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Located in a peaceful, secluded enclave of only 9 homes, this multi-elevation, 12-acre parcel is buffered on three sides by conservation lands and offers ample room for multiple structureshome, guest house, ADU, entertainment patio, barn, stable, arena, detached garage, studio and more. It offers the ultimate in peaceful seclusionacreage within walking distance of neighbors, yet only minutes by car to town and freeways. UTILITIES ARE NEARBY, with power and public water at one corner of the property. Installing your own private water well is also a possibility, as many Plateau residents enjoy excellent and ample water, which can supplement or replace city water. This parcel is a great fit for someone with vision, whos looking for a unique and exceptional place to build and live. Experience extraordinary weather phenomena, up-close wildlife (deer, fox, coyote, hawks, bobcat, occasional mountain lion), breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and with average summer temperatures 10 degrees cooler than in town. This ancient oak-studded, ocean-view parcel is a very rare opportunity in one of SoCals most prestigious communities. Serious inquirers should ask the listing agent about a private tour by the owners. *****SANTA ROSA PLATEAU: 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community w/no commercial businesses, robust social activities, miles of private community trails & 1000s of acres of Ecological ReserveAll less than 1.5 hours from LA, SD, OC, Palm Springs & Big Bear. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau!

45 Calle De Mucho, Murrieta

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