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Temecula
WINE COUNTRY VALUE

Find Your Dream Home in Temecula

Experience Southern California's Wine Country. Discover historic charm, top-rated schools, and an incredible quality of life in Temecula.

Median price$900K
Active listings468
Walk score30Car-dependent
To downtown70 min
MARKET SNAPSHOT — JULY 2026

How Temecula is moving right now.

Temecula is maintaining strong upward pressure with 6% year-over-year appreciation, as buyers from San Diego and Orange County migrate inland for value. While inventory has increased slightly to 2.4 months, the market remains firm, with homes typically selling at or slightly above the list price within 26 days.

Median sold price$760K↓ 0.7% vs last year
Days on market20↑ 2 days slower
Sale-to-list100%No change vs last year
Months of supply3.8Seller's market

Based on 372 sales in the last 90 days

Why Buyers Love Temecula

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Temecula Valley Wine Country

Over 40 award-winning wineries in your backyard, offering world-class tasting, dining, and events.

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Historic Old Town

A charming, 1880s-themed district with modern boutiques, speakeasies, and top-tier restaurants.

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Top-Ranked Schools

The Temecula Valley Unified School District consistently ranks as one of the best in California.

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Hot Air Balloon Capital

The sight of colorful balloons over the vineyards is a daily reminder of the city's unique beauty.

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Safe & Family-Focused

Temecula is frequently cited as one of the safest cities of its size in the United States.

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Outdoor Adventure

Nearby Pechanga Resort, championship golf courses, and the Santa Rosa Plateau offer endless recreation.

BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE A SHOWING

See homes before they hit the portals.

Homes that never hit the MLS — shared with our client roster first. We'll send you the private list and a short market brief tailored to what you're looking for.

For Sale · Temecula

Homes for sale in Temecula

Your Temecula Agent
Andrew Nefcy

Andrew Nefcy

Broker / Owner — Ice Realty Group

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Local expertise you can trust.

Helpful! Knowledgeable! Ready with facts, patient, realistic. He helped us sort through dozens of properties, offering valuable information in a timely way. He is an EXCELLENT listener and quickly realized our priorities. He worked around our limited schedules. Couldn't ask for a better partner and advocate in searching for our home.
juliebrooksclay
Closed in 2017 · Hidden Meadows (Escondido)
Brittany is the best real estate agent I could have ever asked for. She answered all of our questions (even questions that didn’t directly pertain to her role). She gave us confidence to make the best decision for our family and helped us feel in control during the negation process and all the signing of the documents etc. we will use her when we buy our second property!! Use her to buy your home! You won’t regret it! She’s also just fun to hang out with.
tyler0292
Closed in 2020 · Lemon Grove
Andrew helped my wife and I buy our first home, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any of our friends or family. He worked with us to squeeze in numerous viewings across SD County until we found a home we felt ready to make an offer on. He is knowledgeable about the market and was very helpful in navigating the home buying process, including working with the sellers to secure extensions despite some unexpected lender delays. Overall it was a pleasure working with Andrew and we’ll be calling him if we find ourselves back in the market!
Karl K
Closed in 2022 · Scripps Ranch
THE FIELD NOTE

Wine Country Lifestyle with Small-Town Soul

A quick summary from Andrew Ice, Broker

Temecula's grown into a wine country destination without losing its small-town feel. While it's known for the vineyards on the east side of town, residents care more about the safe streets, the parks, and the highly rated school district.

Old Town Temecula has the historic charm and nightlife, while the residential neighborhoods stay quiet and family-friendly.

Buyers from San Diego and Orange County are consistently surprised by how much house they can get here.

The real estate story here is value. Master-planned communities like Wolf Creek and Redhawk offer newer, larger homes for a fraction of what you'd pay closer to the coast. Wine Country estates on multi-acre lots are another option if you want space and views. Buyers from San Diego and Orange County are consistently surprised by how much house they can get here. If you want a high-quality lifestyle without the coastal price tag, Temecula makes sense.

Thinking about Temecula? Let's talk inventory, commute realities, and what it really takes to buy here. We'll help you get the most house for your budget.

Nearby Schools

Top-rated schools in the area.

Elementary

Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School

10Rating
Elementary

Red Hawk Elementary School

10Rating
High

Great Oak High School

9Rating
Middle

Temecula Middle School

9Rating
FREQUENTLY ASKED

The questions we hear most.

It's grown into a wine country destination without losing its small-town feel. Known for vineyards on the east side, but residents care more about safe streets, parks, and highly rated schools (Temecula Valley Unified). Old Town has historic charm and nightlife, while residential neighborhoods stay quiet and family-friendly.

Absolutely. Master-planned communities like Wolf Creek and Redhawk offer newer, larger homes for a fraction of what you'd pay closer to the coast. Buyers from San Diego and Orange County are consistently surprised by how much house they can get here.

Master-planned communities with newer, larger family homes (Wolf Creek, Redhawk), and Wine Country estates on multi-acre lots if you want space and views. You get more square footage, more land, and more amenities than coastal areas at similar price points.

Yes. Highly rated schools, safe neighborhoods, parks, and a family-friendly vibe. It's quieter and more suburban than San Diego, with a strong sense of community and room to grow.

About 45–60 minutes to San Diego (depending on route and traffic), 30–45 minutes to southern Orange County. It's farther out, but many remote workers and commuters who prioritize space and value make it work.

NO PORTALS · NO GUESSING · JUST LOCAL EXPERTISE

Find the Temecula home that's already yours.

Tell us what you're looking for. We'll send a curated short list — on-market and off — and set up a private tour at your pace.

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