K. Hovnanian's 524-home wine country community in Murrieta — built 2000 through 2005, resale only, near Temecula wine country and about 60 miles from San Diego. One of the most sought-after addresses in the I-15 corridor for 55+ buyers who want proximity to the coast without the coast's price tag.
Four Seasons at Murrieta was built between 2000 and 2005. Any CFD assessments associated with the community's formation in that period are now 20+ years into their amortization schedule. Depending on the original bond term, some parcels may be at or near the end of their CFD obligation, while others may have remaining years. This is meaningfully different from a community with a fresh 25-year CFD issued in 2020.
The only way to know the current CFD status for a specific parcel is to pull its tax bill from the Riverside County Assessor's CFD lookup tool or request the current property tax bill from the seller. The figure you find may be substantially lower than what a neighboring new construction community charges, or it may have expired entirely. Do not assume — verify on the specific parcel before making an offer.
Murrieta prices run higher than Beaumont and Hemet corridor communities due to the location premium — closer to San Diego, closer to wine country, stronger resale demand. Representative resale prices range from the mid-$400s to the upper $600s depending on floor plan and condition. Cost structure at $530,000 without Prop 19 transfer:
| Cost Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Property tax (Prop 13 base 1%) | $5,300 | $442 |
| Voter-approved bond overrides (~0.2%) | $1,060 | $88 |
| Mello-Roos CFD (verify — may be low or $0) | $0–$1,500 | $0–$125 |
| HOA (estimated ~$285/month) | $3,420 | $285 |
| Homeowners insurance (estimated) | $2,650 | $221 |
| Estimated all-in monthly (excl. mortgage) | ~$12,430–$13,930 | ~$1,036–$1,161 |
Supplemental tax bill: On a resale purchase at $530,000, your first-year tax bill includes a supplemental charge for the difference between your purchase price and the seller's assessed value, prorated for the remaining tax year. If the seller was assessed at $280,000, your supplemental bill covers the $250,000 gap — roughly $1,250–$2,000 depending on when in the tax year you close. This is a one-time charge.
Murrieta sits on the I-15, which connects directly to San Diego to the south and Riverside to the north. From Four Seasons at Murrieta, San Diego is approximately 55 miles — a 60–75 minute drive in typical conditions, though the I-15 through Temecula is subject to weekend congestion. The Temecula wine country is a 10-minute drive. Los Angeles is about 85 miles north via I-15 to I-10 or SR-60.
This corridor position is why Murrieta commands a premium in the IE 55+ market. Buyers who want genuine SoCal access — beach day trips, LA visits, San Diego weekends — find Murrieta the most practical IE base for maintaining those connections.
Four Seasons at Murrieta centers on The Lodge, a 13,000 square foot recreation center that K. Hovnanian built as the community's social anchor. The Lodge houses a fitness center, indoor pool, outdoor pool and spa, billiards, game rooms, and multipurpose event space. With 524 homes, the scale of amenity per resident is relatively high — a feature that distinguishes it from larger IE communities where the same square footage is shared among 2,000+ homes.
The Murrieta 55+ resale market has maintained steady demand relative to inland IE communities. The location premium is real and persistent — buyers who sell here get it back. The combination of proximity to San Diego, wine country adjacency, and a well-maintained community means Four Seasons Murrieta rarely sits long when priced correctly.
Our IE specialists can look up CFD status on specific parcels and walk through the Prop 19 transfer math for your situation.
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