Edition #15
WEEKLY DIGEST
Curated by Laura Holbert · Team Integrity Realty
Featured Homes in Murrieta
A snapshot of active listings across Murrieta this week. Prices and availability change quickly, so reach out for the latest.
Listed at $735,990, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on Beringer Drive is a turnkey corner lot in Four Seasons Murrieta, one of the city's best-known 55-plus communities. Built in 2002 and described as upgraded with roughly 1,973 square feet of living space, it offers single-story, low-maintenance living with a view lot and a two-car garage. Four Seasons sits on the 92563 side of town with easy freeway access, and it draws buyers who want an active-adult lifestyle without leaving Murrieta. Prices and availability change quickly, so confirm the latest details before planning a visit.
This week's mid-range pick is 27002 Red Maple Street in the Greer Ranch area, listed at $949,000 with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and about 3,863 square feet. Recently priced and active on the market, it is the kind of spacious home that gives growing families room for offices, guest space, and everyday life. Greer Ranch is one of central Murrieta's most popular master-planned communities, with a gated, resort-style setting, pool and spa, parks, and a clubhouse that locals love. As with every listing, confirm current status and pricing with your agent before scheduling a tour.
At the top of this week's picks, 35995 Cortona Court in Greer Ranch is a freshly listed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home at $1,195,000, with about 3,697 square feet on a roughly third-acre lot. Built in 1995, it pairs classic proportions with generous room counts that suit multigenerational households, home offices, and buyers who simply want space to spread out. New listings at this price point turn heads quickly in Greer Ranch, so reach out early if it fits your goals. Confirm current details and availability before scheduling a tour.
Contact us for a full list of active homes matching your criteria.
This Week's Market Snapshot
Week of October 12, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Median Home Price
~$660K–$700K
Days on Market
~58–74
Active Listings
~650–680
The clearest read for mid-October: Murrieta is a balanced market with more inventory and longer marketing times than a year ago, while prices hold roughly flat. Movoto's October 2026 snapshot puts the median list price near $685,000 with about 668 to 681 active listings city-wide and an average of roughly 74 days on market, down about 2 percent year over year. Houzeo's separate October update pegs the median sale price nearer $700,000 with around 657 active listings and an average of about 57 days on market. Neighborhood-level snapshots vary by ZIP: one October look at 92562 showed a median sold price near $659,000 with about 61 active listings.
Trackers differ on methodology, but they agree on the direction. Buyers have more choices and a little more time to compare homes, and sellers who price realistically and present their property well are the ones closing deals. In a market like this, neighborhood-by-neighborhood perspective matters more than any single headline number.
La Patrona Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
Authentic From-Scratch Mexican on Madison Avenue
La Patrona Mexican Kitchen and Cantina brings authentic, from-scratch Mexican cooking to the Madison Avenue corridor, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Regulars come for the chilaquiles, the pozole and menudo, and the chile verde, and the kitchen goes big with sizzling fajitas, carne asada, and a lava-rock molcajete loaded with shrimp, steak, chicken, and chorizo. The cantina pours a creative margarita lineup, from Cadillac and mangoneada to pepino, tamarind, and watermelon, and locals describe it as one of the more authentic spots in town without the long drive. On review platforms it holds a 4.5-star rating on DoorDash with 50-plus ratings, and Yelp reviewers regularly praise the pozole, green chili, and breakfast service.
What to order: The lava-rock molcajete is the showstopper, but the chilaquiles (try the divorciados) and the pozole are weekend favorites. Pair it with a pepino or tamarind margarita from the cantina bar.
Address: 25145 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 · (951) 677-5377 · Open Mon – Fri 8 AM – 9 PM, Sat – Sun 7 AM – 9 PM
Things to Do This Week
October 12 - 18, 2026
'Through Children's Eyes' Premiere Screening
Saturday, October 17 · 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Murrieta Mesa High School (24801 Monroe Ave). An exclusive premiere screening of the documentary "Through Children's Eyes," hosted by The Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley in partnership with JTTV365. Because it is billed as an exclusive private premiere, confirm seating and ticket details with the host organization before heading over.
Murrieta Certified Farmers' Market
Sunday, October 18 · 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Village Walk Plaza (24422 Village Walk Pl). The year-round Sunday market brings California Certified Farmers offering fresh fruits and vegetables, plus prepared foods, baked goods, and handmade items from local vendors. Mid-October brings apples, winter squash, and plenty of pumpkins, a lovely weekend tradition right in the heart of Murrieta. Read the full guide
2026 Halloween Home Decorating Contest
Online voting closes Thursday, October 22 · 12:00 PM
City of Murrieta. The city's annual home decorating contest is underway, and homes across Murrieta are getting decked out for Halloween. Neighbors vote for their favorites on the decorated-home tour map through Thursday at noon, and winners get bragging rights (and prizes) all October long. It is a fun way to find festive streets for an evening stroll. Read the full Halloween guide
Dark in the Park
Friday, October 23 · 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Town Square Park & Amphitheater. Mark the calendar for next Friday: this free, family-friendly Halloween celebration returns with the Monster Mash House Band, a laser light show, and local food vendors. It is one of the friendliest ways to kick off the spooky season in Murrieta, and it does not cost a thing. Read the full Halloween guide
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Laura Holbert · DRE# 01932682 · Broker · laura@teamintegrityrealty.com · Cheryl Shadden · DRE# 01932888 · cheryl@teamintegrityrealty.com · Team Integrity Realty
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