Edition #19
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 $729,000, this 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom home on Calle Estancia sits in the Countryside and Creekside pocket of West Murrieta, an established no-HOA neighborhood built around the year 2000 on the side of town closest to the Santa Rosa Plateau. The location is within easy reach of Old Town Murrieta and its Market Nights on Washington Avenue, with low property taxes and Murrieta Valley Unified schools nearby. With its generous square footage and quiet, hillside-adjacent setting, it stands out for buyers who want space without a homeowners association. Prices and availability change quickly, so confirm the latest details before planning a visit.
This week's value pick is 29735 Maxmillian in the NorthStar Ranch community of south Murrieta, listed at $624,000 with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and roughly 2,822 square feet. NorthStar Ranch is a family-oriented pocket tucked off the main corridors, convenient to neighborhood parks, local schools, and easy freeway access for commutes to Temecula or points north. At just over $221 per square foot for a four-bedroom floor plan, it is one of the more approachable prices in the current 92563 market. As with every listing, confirm current status and pricing with your agent before scheduling a tour.
Rounding out this week's picks, 24172 Calle Artino is listed at $614,900 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and about 2,100 square feet in The Colony at California Oaks, a gated 55-and-over community known for its single-story homes, HOA-run landscaping, and low-maintenance living. The community is a consistent favorite among active-adult buyers for its clubhouse lifestyle, walkable streets, and location near California Oaks Road shopping and dining. New listings in this community draw interest fast, 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 November 9, 2026 – November 15, 2026
Median List Price
$679,000
Median Days on Market
70
Active Listings
~640
Movoto's November read on the Murrieta market shows a median list price near $679,000 (about $308 to $310 per square foot, roughly two percent below a year ago) with 640 homes for sale and a median 70 days on market, a listing-based figure that is down about nine percent from November 2025. That mix tells the story of a market with more inventory and slower turnover than last fall, but one where homes are still moving a little faster than they were a year ago.
ZIP-level snapshots show the same two-sided pattern. Resideline's November 9 update for the 92562 corridor put the rolling six-month median sold price at $659,000 against a median asking price of $749,900, a spread that points to list prices running ahead of recent closed sales. The city's most recent full report (September 2026, released in October) still classified Murrieta as a seller's market with a $692,500 median sold price, a 99.5 percent sale-to-list ratio, and roughly three months of inventory (2.99 to be exact).
The takeaway this week: Murrieta has eased from its peak heat. Buyers have real negotiating room on homes that have been sitting, while well-priced, well-presented properties in the most-wanted neighborhoods still command near-asking offers. Neighborhood-by-neighborhood perspective matters more than any single headline number, so reach out for a closer look at the areas you are watching.
Al-Reef Mediterranean Grill
Family-Run Lebanese and Mediterranean Cooking on Kalmia Street
Tucked into the Kalmia Plaza off Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Al-Reef Mediterranean Grill has been serving made-from-scratch Lebanese and Mediterranean cooking since 2016. Regulars keep it around 4.3 stars from roughly 640 Yelp reviews, with reviewers praising well-portioned plates, generous salads, and friendly service. The menu covers the classics by hand: shawarma (beef and chicken), kabobs, falafel, tabbouleh, hummus, and gyro plates, plus wraps, fresh Greek salad, and housemade desserts. The pistachio baklava is a frequent standout mentioned by name, and the gyro plate and beef shawarma plate are among the most-ordered items for first-timers.
What to order: Start with hummus and warm pita, then go for the beef shawarma plate or the gyro plate, both served with salad and rice that reviewers say leave you happily full. Save room for the pistachio baklava.
Address: 41539 Kalmia St Ste 116, Murrieta, CA 92562 · (951) 696-0303 · Open 7 days, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Things to Do This Week
November 9 - 15, 2026 & Coming Up
Rotary Field of Honor's Final Weekend at Town Square Park
Through Sunday, November 15
The 18th annual Rotary Field of Honor wraps up its two-week run at Town Square Park this weekend. A field of 2,026 American flags honors veterans, first responders, and loved ones, and the display stays up through Sunday, November 15. It is a moving, family-friendly way to reflect on service in the days right after Veterans Day.
Silent Book Club at the Library
Wednesday, November 18 · 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Murrieta Public Library (8 Town Square), Heritage Room. A quiet evening for adults 18 and up to read together, no assigned book or discussion required. Bring whatever you're reading and settle in for two cozy hours in the library's historic setting. Free with your library card.
Murrieta Certified Farmers' Market
Sunday, November 15 · 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-November means late-season citrus, hearty greens, and holiday-ready baked goods, a lovely weekend tradition right in the heart of Murrieta. Read the full guide
24th Annual Murrieta Veterans Day Parade
Wednesday, November 11 · 10:00 AM
This week, the city's Veterans Day parade steps off at Washington Avenue and Ivy Street and ends at Town Square Park, right beside the Field of Honor. It is one of the area's most beloved traditions, drawing the whole community out to honor those who served.
Murrieta Market Nights Returns
Thursday, November 19 · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Historic downtown Murrieta (Washington Avenue & Juniper Street). The next Market Nights brings local vendors, food trucks, and live music to the streets on the third Thursday of the month. Free to attend and a great way to support local small businesses.
Want a Personalized Market Update or Home Search?
Every market is different, and every home search is personal. Let Laura Holbert and Team Integrity Realty help you find exactly what you're looking for in Murrieta and Southwest Riverside County.
Laura Holbert · DRE# 01932682 · Broker · laura@teamintegrityrealty.com · Cheryl Shadden · DRE# 01932888 · cheryl@teamintegrityrealty.com · Team Integrity Realty
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