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Murrieta, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Murrieta
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Murrieta will love its southwestern Riverside County location. The city motto is “Gem of the Valley” and diamonds are featured on its…
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Murrieta will love its southwestern Riverside County location. The city motto is “Gem of the Valley” and diamonds are featured on its seal and throughout the city. Nature parks and golf courses are the highlights of this city. Retirees enjoy this “commuter town” feel with San Diego and Los Angeles nearby.
Murrieta Climate & Geography
Murrieta has a Mediterranean climate (dry-summer subtropical) and an average of 263 sunny days. April through November is hot and dry and November through March is somewhat rainy. The average annual high temperature is high 70s and the average annual low temperature is low 50s. The average annual precipitation is around 10 inches of rainfall.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Murrieta
Mountain Pride Park has a trail that active adults enjoy walking and jogging through. There is also an 18-hole disc golf course. Residents with dogs visit Glen Arbor Park to let their pets run and play on the large grassy area. Visiting Tenaja Falls is another outdoor activity that residents enjoy, taking in the alluring views. The Golf Club at Rancho California has a course rating of 73.3, a slope rating of 134, and 7,036 yards from the longest tees. There’s a good amount of restaurants for bbq and breweries to visit.
Murrieta Cost of Living & Taxes
The median home cost in Murrieta is well above the national median. California places 49/50 for the highest cost of living. California does not tax Social Security income or Railroad Retirement benefits, unfortunately, all other retirement income is taxable. If you’re over 65, you can claim an extra $118 exemption that comes right off your tax bill. There is a 2.5% state penalty on early distributions from retirement plans, annuities, and IRAs.
Health Care In Murrieta
Murrieta 55+ community residents have several options when it comes to their health care needs. In addition to local doctors offices and clinics there are two medical centers and hospitals in Murrieta, Southwest Healthcare System-Murrieta and Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is ranked High Performing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Murrieta, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Murrieta has 524 homes, the largest has 1501 homes, and the average communities consists of 1021 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Murrieta. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Murrieta Hot Springs is a gated communities with 1040 homes, and The Colony is another gated communities with 1501 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Murrieta stay on the market for around 248 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $540,996, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at Murrieta average around $699,415, while homes in The Colony average around $529,577.
94 communities near Murrieta
1,272 homes near Murrieta
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2 beds
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|1,050 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,561 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,986 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,268 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,024 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,340 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,126 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,009 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,260 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,648 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,101 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,910 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,808 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,140 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,072 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,330 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,754 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,291 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,195 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,180 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,390 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,510 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,452 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,646 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,285 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,472 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,428 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,249 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,079 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,683 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,909 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Murrieta, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Murrieta has 524 homes, the largest has 1501 homes, and the average communities consists of 1021 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Murrieta. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Murrieta Hot Springs is a gated communities with 1040 homes, and The Colony is another gated communities with 1501 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Murrieta stay on the market for around 248 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $540,996, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at Murrieta average around $699,415, while homes in The Colony average around $529,577.
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