CLASSIC COZY COTTAGE. Unmatched ambiance and charm in this beautifully maintained home with pristine cedar interior in an appealing open beam design. Original character and details intact, including hardwood floors, custom cedar cabinets, formica counter tops, butcher block breakfast bar and numerous custom finish details by carpenter/craftsman Jim Todd. A stunning rock fireplace highlights an incredibly cozy light and bright living room. The dedicated dining area opens to a large private deck with views of Lily Rock, Suicide Rock and the near half acre of gorgeous Fern Valley property. Charming open beam bedrooms include master with wood stove on river rock hearth and guest room with French doors to rear deck. Roomy full bath has ample cabinets and storage. There is propane forced air heat and a detached office/guest room with cathedral ceilings and dual pane windows. Laundry, work bench and storage located in the subarea. Paved driveway/parking plus separate R. V. pad. Located just down the street from hiking trails to the majestic high country of the San Jacinto Forest. One of 15 "Cozy Cottages" built by Robert Oates in the 1960's.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$555Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Robin Oates•DRE #00591170• Robin Oates Real Estate
Contact: (951) 236-7636
Bought with Robin Oates•DRE #00591170• Robin Oates Real Estate
Unmatched ambiance and charm. Often copied but seldom duplicated, this original Cozy Cottage offers pristine cedar interior in an appealing open beam design, with beautiful hardwood floors, great brick fireplace in an incredibly cozy living room that opens to large private deck with views of Lily Rock and Suicide Rock. Kitchen has cedar cabinets, classic formica counter tops, newer appliances and butcher block bar top. Charming open beam bedrooms include master with French doors to rear deck and guest bedroom with wood stove on river rock hearth. Upgraded full bath with ceramic tile and extra storage. Detached studio/guest room has dual pane windows and beautiful views of the near 1/2 acre of private, gorgeous Fern Valley property. Laundry, work bench, extra refrigerator and loads of storage space under house. R. V. pkg. pad with elec. /water/waste hook-ups.
GPSMLS #21445653
Jun 18, 2012
Listing Removed
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Feb 25, 2012
Price Changed
$239,500
$263/sq ft
Jan 13, 2012
Listed
$259,000
$284/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 2002
Sold
$199,000
$218/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 25, 1990
Sold
$149,000
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,825 (+2.4%)
$111,550 + $287,626
$399,176
2024
$4,710 (+1.0%)
$111,550 + $287,626
$399,176
2023
$4,664 (+1.9%)
$109,363 + $281,987
$391,350
2022
$4,579 (+2.0%)
$107,219 + $276,458
$383,677
2021
$4,487 (+1.8%)
$105,117 + $271,038
$376,155
2020
$4,408 (+9.0%)
$103,056 + $265,724
$368,780
2019
$4,045 (+39.9%)
$102,000 + $263,000
$365,000
2018
$2,891 (+1.8%)
$93,840 + $241,740
$335,580
2017
$2,839 (+0.7%)
$63,659 + $169,763
$233,422
2016
$2,819 (+0.3%)
$63,659 + $169,763
$233,422
2015
$2,811 (+4.5%)
$62,411 + $166,435
$228,846
2014
$2,691 (+8.1%)
$60,272 + $160,726
$220,998
2013
$2,489 (+15.7%)
$60,272 + $160,726
$220,998
2012
$2,152 (−3.5%)
$55,000 + $147,000
$202,000
2011
$2,231 (−16.5%)
$49,000 + $130,000
$179,000
2010
$2,671 (+3.8%)
$51,000 + $135,000
$186,000
2009
$2,573 (−1.8%)
$62,941 + $164,799
$227,740
2008
$2,621
$63,092 + $165,192
$228,284
Tax history for 24855 Fern Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,825 (+2.4%)
$111,550 + $287,626
$399,176
2024
$4,710 (+1.0%)
$111,550 + $287,626
$399,176
2023
$4,664 (+1.9%)
$109,363 + $281,987
$391,350
2022
$4,579 (+2.0%)
$107,219 + $276,458
$383,677
2021
$4,487 (+1.8%)
$105,117 + $271,038
$376,155
2020
$4,408 (+9.0%)
$103,056 + $265,724
$368,780
2019
$4,045 (+39.9%)
$102,000 + $263,000
$365,000
2018
$2,891 (+1.8%)
$93,840 + $241,740
$335,580
2017
$2,839 (+0.7%)
$63,659 + $169,763
$233,422
2016
$2,819 (+0.3%)
$63,659 + $169,763
$233,422
2015
$2,811 (+4.5%)
$62,411 + $166,435
$228,846
2014
$2,691 (+8.1%)
$60,272 + $160,726
$220,998
2013
$2,489 (+15.7%)
$60,272 + $160,726
$220,998
2012
$2,152 (−3.5%)
$55,000 + $147,000
$202,000
2011
$2,231 (−16.5%)
$49,000 + $130,000
$179,000
2010
$2,671 (+3.8%)
$51,000 + $135,000
$186,000
2009
$2,573 (−1.8%)
$62,941 + $164,799
$227,740
2008
$2,621
$63,092 + $165,192
$228,284
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.