Highly upgraded pool home in a very low-tax and desirable community within Murrieta. This home is light and airy and offers upgraded wall mouldings and shiplap in the living room and stairwell along with unique character throughout. The kitchen is highly upgraded with spacious soft-close cabinets and beautiful backsplash, open to the main living area. There's a secondary living area or dining room with ample windows and high ceilings when you walk into the entryway. Downstairs has a convenient half-bath and laundry room with modern shelving. There's LVP flooring on the first floor and upstairs and the fixtures are elegant and modern. The primary suite has traditional wainscoting on the main wall, vaulted ceiling and has a sliding wooden barn door to open for the en-suite bathroom which has an upgraded vanity and fixtures, shower enclosure and walk-in closet. The guest rooms have window treatments and ceiling fans and neutral paint and share a full bathroom with plenty of countertop space and a white brick accent wall. The backyard has a covered pergola for a relaxing entertaining spot, a pool and spa with new pump and some mature palm trees. Across the street is a park with a playground, shade trees, and picnic areas to enjoy. The Picket Fences HOA is only $70 per month and the solar panels are extremely efficient and affordable as well along with the newer HVAC unit (installed 2021) and newer water heater so don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own this home!