Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30-8:30 PM
Halloween Carnival
Civic Center, 41000 Main St.
An annual family event with games, costume contests and trunk-or-treating with local first responders.
Photo: Joanna Huang / UnsplashHome / Service areas / Temecula
Temecula · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Temecula real estate, street by street.
A southwest Riverside County city known for its wine country, Old Town and planned communities. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Temecula and across Riverside County.
About Temecula
Living in Temecula, at a glance.
Places people know in and around Temecula: Temecula Valley Wine Country, Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort (nearby).
Housing in Temecula is fairly new, with a typical home built around 1998. Planned communities and HOAs are common, so the HOA's rules, dues and reserves matter as much as the house.
About 68% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 32% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
ZIP codes
92590, 92591, 92592
Getting around
the 15 and Highway 79
Owner-occupied homes
68% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)
Typical year built
1998 (median, U.S. Census ACS)
Housing units
37,813 (U.S. Census ACS)
Temecula market · September 2026
The numbers, updated monthly.
Typical home value
$757K
+0.5% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index
Homes for sale
438
Active listings · Realtor.com
Typical rent
$2,946/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
See the full Temecula housing market report (prices by ZIP code, days on market, price cuts and the year-over-year trend).
Typical values and listing counts are not appraisals. For what your home would sell for, get a free home value report.
Buying and selling in Temecula
What to know before you move.
Newer subdivisions around Temecula often sit inside a Community Facilities District (Mello-Roos) or an HOA. Those charges show up on the tax bill or in HOA dues, so I check them before you write an offer.
Many Inland Empire homes have solar panels. Find out early whether they're owned, leased or financed, because a lease or loan has to be transferred or paid off at closing.
Coming from LA or Orange County? Temecula can mean more home for the money. Price the commute along with the house, and we can line up the sale of your current home with the purchase so you aren't carrying two at once.
Want homes in Temecula as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.
How I help in Temecula
One agent, every kind of deal.
Buyers
Your real monthly cost with HOA dues, Mello-Roos, insurance and utilities included, plus the inspections this kind of home needs.
Sellers
Pricing from recent sales near you in Temecula, prep that pays off, and marketing aimed at buyers already looking here.
Move-up and relocation
Selling in LA or Orange County and buying here, with the timing, contingencies and money lined up.
Buying or selling in Temecula
Your Temecula realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in Temecula? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Temecula and across Riverside County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in Temecula
Houses, condos and townhomes in Temecula as they hit the MLS. Save your Temecula search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in Temecula?
Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.
Buyer's agent in Temecula
Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.
New construction near Temecula
Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.
Investment and rental property
Rent, cash flow and cap rate on Temecula properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my Temecula home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Temecula housing market report.
Sell my house in Temecula
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Temecula. How I sell homes.
Sell fast or take a cash offer?
Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.
Cost to sell a house in Temecula
Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, Riverside County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.
Inherited a home or selling a trust?
Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.
Downsizing or moving away
Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.
Around Temecula
Coming up in Temecula.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Thu, Dec 31 · 5:30-9:30 PM
New Year's Eve Grape Drop
Civic Center, 41000 Main St.
Temecula's New Year's Eve countdown with live music, food and a 9 PM drone show with an animated grape drop.
Photo: Mauricio Krupka / UnsplashNothing in Temecula on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
More in Temecula: the City of Temecula's official events calendar →
Nearby, a short drive from Temecula
Thu, Oct 29 · 4-9 PM
Pumpkin Bash
A Halloween-season Pumpkin Bash on the City of Canyon Lake's event calendar.
Photo: Joanna Huang / Unsplash
Wed, Nov 11 · 10 AM-12 PM
Veterans Day Celebration
Central Park
The City of Menifee's Veterans Day celebration at Central Park.
Photo: Clint McKoy / Unsplash
Thu, Dec 3
Tree Lighting Ceremony
The city's holiday tree lighting ceremony.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashSat, Dec 5 · 4-8 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar
MSJC Menifee
The city's Christmas tree lighting with a holiday bazaar.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashSat, Dec 5 · 4-8:30 PM (parade 5:15 PM)
Winterfest
Downtown Main Street
A free family holiday celebration on Main Street with vendors, entertainment, photos with Santa and a holiday parade.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashDates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.
Client review
★★★★★“He not only got us our very first house, but is currently helping my little brother in buying one. If it wasn't for Memo I doubt we would be living in the home of our dreams.”First-time buyers
County guide
Questions
Straight answers.
What is a typical home worth in Temecula?
About $757K as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 0.5% from a year earlier. That's a typical value, not your home's price. Ask me for the recent sales closest to your street.
How many homes are for sale in Temecula?
438 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Temecula housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.
Do homes in Temecula have HOA dues or Mello-Roos?
Some do and many don't. Mello-Roos shows up on the property tax bill and in the seller's disclosures, and HOA dues are in the HOA documents. I check both before you write an offer.
Do you work in Temecula?
Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Riverside County, including Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester and Wildomar. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.
What's going on around Temecula?
See the events section on this page. It lists upcoming community events I've checked against official pages, plus a link to the official calendar when the city has one. The full list is on my local events calendar.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Temecula?
Look for someone who works Temecula regularly, explains the numbers in writing, answers quickly and has verified reviews. Check their license on the California DRE website. I'm Memo Dinh (CA DRE #02066757), a REALTOR® with Epique Realty and a 5.0-star rating from clients. Call or text 562-253-9034 to talk it through.
How do I sell my house in Temecula?
Get a pricing analysis from the closest recent sales, fix only what buyers will pay for, list with strong photos and a clear plan, then compare every offer by your net, not just the price. I give you a net sheet before you list.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Temecula?
Commissions are negotiable. Other costs usually include escrow, title insurance, Riverside County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repair credits or prep. Use the seller net sheet on this site for an estimate, then I'll send you an exact version.
Should I take a cash offer for my Temecula home?
Sometimes. A cash offer saves time and repairs but usually comes in lower. If you have one, I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can compare your real net.
Is there down payment help for first-time buyers in Temecula?
Often, yes. CalHFA programs are statewide, and some counties and cities run their own down payment programs that open in rounds. Rules and funding change, so confirm current availability with a CalHFA-approved lender. Not financial advice.
I inherited a house in Temecula. What should I do first?
Find out whether it's in a trust or needs probate through the Riverside County Superior Court, keep it insured and secured, and ask your CPA about the stepped-up tax basis and Prop 19 before deciding to keep, rent or sell. I help heirs sell, including from out of state. Not legal or tax advice.
Let's talk
Start with 15 minutes.
Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.