5 California Luxury Homes and Estate Sites Near $2 Million

From its elevated hillside setting in the Encantada neighborhood of northeast Simi Valley, this former Villa Tuscana model home pairs gated privacy with a bright, expansive interior. Curb appeal is immediate: an oversized stamped concrete driveway with decorative inlay, rock pillars, mature landscaping, and iron-gated RV access lead to dual garages—an attached 2-car plus a separate 1-car. Inside a secure iron gate, a private courtyard sets the tone with stacked stone accents, a fountain feature, and a covered sitting area for quiet mornings and evening wind-downs. Within, soaring ceilings and expansive windows bring in natural light, complemented by plantation shutters, raised panel interior doors, and real wood flooring across the main living areas. The layout includes five bedrooms plus a private casita and bonus room, while outside a Pebble Tec pool and spa, owned solar, and whole-house battery backup support effortless daily living.

Tucked into the Canyon Palms area of Indian Canyon, this classic 1970s Palm Springs showplace pairs a designer-curated interior with an outdoor setup made for unhurried days. Offered fully furnished on fee land with no HOA, it sits on a corner lot free of overhead wires, framed by sculpted gardens with fire features and multiple outdoor retreat areas. A private pebble pool and spa anchor the setting, while inside, high-end finishes and updated systems bring the era forward. Two large bedrooms are complemented by a den/media room that can serve as an optional bedroom, along with three baths. Entertaining takes center stage with a standout residential bar and Bosch appliances. From here, downtown, the airport, golf, and Smoke Tree are just minutes away, keeping the best of Palm Springs close at hand.

Set on a broad stretch of land in Riverside County, this 70-acre parcel sits within the Community Development portion of the County’s General Plan, noted for allowing high-density housing. The location is practical and connected—right off busy Highway 74 and Richard, positioned between the 15 in Lake Elsinore and the 215 in Perris—making access straightforward for a range of future uses. The terrain is described as uneven but not hilly, offering a natural canvas with character. Adding to its setting, the property lies adjacent to the Kambdian Nature Preserve and on the back side of Exclusive Canyon Lake, bringing a sense of open space at the edges. With possibilities spanning development, businesses, or a family ranch and compound, it invites long-term vision grounded in place.

Size: 70.00 acres

Commanding views from Pacific Palisades, 729 Enchanted captures unobstructed ocean and mountain panoramas that sweep from Catalina Island to Topanga Point. Sunsets unfold across the horizon, paired with ocean breezes and a dramatic natural backdrop that feels both expansive and intimate. Set on an 11,197-square-foot lot, the site is positioned to maximize its premier vantage point, with nearly the entire parcel described as highly usable, livable space. A slope analysis notes a maximum Residential Floor Area of 4,584 square feet, offering clear potential for a custom coastal residence and resort-style outdoor living, including a pool and entertainment areas. Extensive due diligence has been completed—Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, along with soil and geotechnical studies—adding confidence to the next chapter, just minutes from Palisades Village, hiking trails, dining, and shopping.

Size: 0.257 acre

From its elevated setting in the gated Palermo Estates of Rancho Dos Vientos, this rare estate site offers a nearly three-and-a-half-acre canvas amid the foothills of the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency. A long, gated drive leads to an oversized, flat building pad—quiet, private, and positioned for 360-degree views that take in Boney Mountain, Sandstone Peak, and the rolling vistas of the Conejo Valley. California’s SB9 is noted as allowing single-family lots to be split, opening the possibility to create a dream home (or two). The lot is described as able to accommodate an ADU, a JADU, and even amenities such as a tennis court or sports court. With miles of COSCA-maintained hiking and equestrian trails nearby and cool ocean breezes across the site, life here is designed to unfold outdoors.

Size: 3.42 acres