Towering oak trees, lush green grass, and fascinating natural hot springs attracted the first settlers to this region long ago. Today, people continue to be drawn to Murrieta, CA, homes for sale for the affordability, the range of homes available, and the growing market. Over 100,000 residents currently take advantage of the range of comfortable homes available. Families looking for work opportunities or future business owners will love the options Murrieta provides. After work, Historic Downtown Murrieta often hosts a range of seasonal events. In the past two years, the city has seen the Murrieta Holiday Lights Parade, the Tour de Murrieta (a two-day cycling event), and the Murrieta Block Party.