Temecula Valley · De Portola Rd & Butterfield Stage Rd

Elderberry Park Temecula Homes for Sale

Elderberry Park is a new Taylor Morrison community taking shape at the southwest corner of De Portola Road and Butterfield Stage Road in Temecula, with homes released in two collections — Sage and Pine. See what is listed on the MLS right now, and what to check before you write an offer on a new-construction home.

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Living in Elderberry Park

Elderberry Park sits on the east side of Temecula at De Portola Road and Butterfield Stage Road, within Planning Area 4 of the Paloma Del Sol Specific Plan. The City of Temecula approved the final tract map in August 2025 for 164 single-family lots plus nine open-space lots, and Taylor Morrison is building the homes out in two collections: Sage, along Percheron Place, and Pine, along Clydesdale Pass.

Because this is an active new-construction community, what is available changes as the builder releases homes, and not every home sold here is listed on the MLS. The section below shows the Elderberry Park homes currently on the MLS. Pricing and availability can change at any time. If nothing is showing, or you want to know what is coming next, ask us — we can also represent you at the builder’s sales office, which costs you nothing extra and puts someone on your side of the contract.

East Temecula

Location

New Construction

Home Type

Sage & Pine

Collections

164 Lots

Approved Plan

Community features, association dues, school assignments, and property obligations can change. Verify current information for the specific home during due diligence.

Elderberry Park Homes for Sale

Elderberry Park homes currently listed on the MLS, updated automatically. This is a new community and inventory moves with the builder’s release schedule, so the list can be short — or empty — at times, and prices shown can change. Ask us about homes that have not hit the MLS yet.

IDX data is updated from the MLS, but availability and property details should be confirmed before making a decision.

Elderberry Park Real Estate Market

New-construction pricing is not one number. Base price, lot premium, structural options, design-center selections, and whatever incentive the builder is running that month all move the final figure — and incentives are usually tied to using the builder’s lender, which is worth pricing against an outside loan before you agree to it.

We look at what Elderberry Park homes are actually closing at alongside nearby resale homes in east Temecula, so you can see what your money buys new versus what it buys a few years old. That comparison is where most of the real decisions get made.

Selling a Home in Elderberry Park

Selling a home in a community that is still being built means competing with the builder next door. That is a different job than a normal resale, and it rewards being deliberate.

Price Against the Builder, Not Just Resales

While Taylor Morrison is still releasing homes, your buyer can compare your house directly to a brand-new one with a warranty and current incentives. We price and position with that alternative in front of us.

Document What the Builder Does Not Include

Landscaping, window coverings, upgraded flooring, solar terms, and finished garages are real value a base-price new home does not have. We itemize it so buyers can see the difference rather than guess at it.

Be Clear About the Special Tax

Buyers here will ask about Mello-Roos. Having the actual tax bill and the community facilities district disclosure ready removes the biggest source of hesitation and keeps the conversation factual.

Time It Around Builder Releases

A new phase release changes how much competition you have in a given month. We watch what is coming and pick your window instead of reacting to it.

Elderberry Park Lifestyle and Amenities

Elderberry Park is at the eastern edge of Temecula, where the valley starts to rise toward Wine Country. Here is what that means day to day.

The De Portola Corridor

De Portola Road runs east from the community into Temecula’s horse-property and vineyard country, and west toward Margarita Road and the center of town. It is one of the quieter ways across the valley.

Butterfield Stage Road Access

Butterfield Stage Road carries you north toward Rancho California Road and south toward Temecula Parkway, which is the practical route to the 15 Freeway and to shopping and services along Highway 79 South.

Wine Country Nearby

Temecula Valley Wine Country begins a short drive east along De Portola and Rancho California Road, with tasting rooms, restaurants, and weekend events that many residents treat as their own backyard.

Private Recreation Planned

The approved plan for Elderberry Park includes a private recreation facility for residents and a homeowners association. Confirm the current amenity list, completion timing, and dues with the builder in writing before you rely on them.

What Sets Elderberry Park Apart

Two Collections, Different Homes

Sage, on Percheron Place, and Pine, on Clydesdale Pass, are separate collections within the same community. They differ in size and price, so “Elderberry Park” on its own is not enough detail when you are comparing homes.

A Specific Plan Neighborhood

Elderberry Park is Planning Area 4 of the Paloma Del Sol Specific Plan, so it was approved under an existing long-range plan for this part of Temecula rather than as a standalone project.

Mello-Roos Applies Here

The City formed Community Facilities District No. 25-01 for Elderberry Park in October 2025. A special tax comes with the home, and the amount depends on the home’s size and the year. See the FAQ below for how to read it.

Four Architectural Styles

The approved plans use Prairie, Farmhouse, Mediterranean, and Italian Eclectic elevations across six floor plans, so the streetscape varies rather than repeating one look.

Where Is Elderberry Park?

Why Buyers Choose Elderberry Park

Brand-New Without Starting From Scratch

You get a new home, a builder warranty, and current building standards, on a plan approved as part of an established Temecula specific plan rather than raw speculative land.

East Temecula Location

The De Portola and Butterfield Stage corner puts you close to Wine Country and the quieter east side while keeping Temecula Parkway and the 15 Freeway within a normal commute run.

Choice While It Lasts

In an active build-out you can still pick lot, plan, and finishes. That window closes collection by collection, which is a real reason to look earlier rather than later.

Representation That Costs You Nothing Extra

Builder sales staff work for the builder. Bringing us on your first visit gives you someone reading the purchase contract, the addenda, and the incentive terms for you.

Buying a Home in Elderberry Park

Buying new construction in Elderberry Park is a different process from buying a resale, and most of the leverage is at the beginning. Before you sign anything:

Register us as your agent on your first visit to the sales office — most builders will not allow representation to be added afterward.
Get the full price breakdown in writing: base price, lot premium, structural options, and design-center allowance, separately.
Ask for the Community Facilities District disclosure and the estimated total tax rate for the specific lot, not a community average.
Price the builder’s lender incentive against an independent loan. We can run both, because we handle financing in-house.
Read the contract’s completion-date language. Builder timelines shift, and what happens when they do is written into the agreement.
Order an independent inspection before your walk-through, even on a new home.
Confirm HOA dues, what the association covers, and when amenities are expected to be finished.

None of this is meant to talk you out of a new home — it is the same list we would work through for our own family. If you are earlier in the process, our buyer guide walks through the whole path. Bring us in early and it takes one conversation.

Meet the Marchena Home Team

Michael & Anita Marchena

Temecula Valley Realtors and home-loan specialists serving Elderberry Park and greater Temecula real estate and financing guidance under one roof. 400+ homes sold · 5.0★ from 130+ Google reviews · Serving Temecula Valley since 2012.

Talk Through Elderberry Park

Ask about current Elderberry Park and greater Temecula availability, recent comparable sales, HOA details, or what your home could sell for today.

Elderberry Park FAQs

What is the Mello-Roos special tax in Elderberry Park?

Elderberry Park sits inside Community Facilities District No. 25-01, which the City of Temecula formed in October 2025. Homes here carry a special tax on top of regular property taxes. The City’s formation documents set the maximum authorized amounts — a ceiling, not a bill. The main component, Special Tax A, is capped at roughly $5,100 to $5,595 per home per year depending on the home’s square footage, and it is authorized through fiscal year 2066-67. Two smaller components are capped at $785 and $926.27 for fiscal year 2025-26 and are scheduled to escalate about 5.6% each year beginning July 1, 2026. What any individual owner actually pays is the amount levied on that property’s tax bill for that year, which can be lower than the maximum. Before you write an offer, ask for the tax bill or the builder’s tax disclosure for the specific lot — that is the number that matters, and we will read it with you.

How big are the homes in Elderberry Park?

There are two figures and they are not the same thing. The plans the City of Temecula approved for Elderberry Park run roughly 1,993 to 3,252 square feet across six floor plans. Separately, the Elderberry Park homes currently listed on the MLS run roughly 1,994 to 3,334 square feet. The approved-plan range describes what can be built; the MLS range describes what is actually for sale right now, and it changes as homes are released and sold.

What is the difference between Sage and Pine?

Sage and Pine are the two home collections within Elderberry Park. Sage homes front Percheron Place; Pine homes front Clydesdale Pass. They differ in size and price point, so when you are comparing listings it is worth knowing which collection a home belongs to rather than treating the whole community as one product.

What school district serves Elderberry Park?

Elderberry Park is within the Temecula Valley Unified School District. School assignments are set by the district and can change, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address directly with TVUSD before you rely on it.

Do I need my own agent to buy a new home here?

You are not required to have one, but the sales staff at the model complex represent the builder. Having your own representation costs you nothing additional and gives you someone reviewing the purchase contract, the addenda, and the incentive terms on your behalf. The one rule that matters: register your agent on your first visit. Most builders will not add representation after you have toured on your own.