Charming, authentic, early Idyllwild retreat in Fern Valley that comes with the added bonus of a flat, corner vacant lot, which is a separate parcel from the house. Short walk to town and hiking trails. Circular drive way with detached 1 car garage. Expansive front porch perfect for catching the afternoon breeze. Restful living room with old oak beamed ceiling, field stone fireplace, and oak floors. Country kitchen with tile counters, knotty pine cabinets, and an inviting dining area. Small office in family room. Located off the kitchen is a large laundry room with washer, dryer, refrigerator, and large pantry. Full bath downstairs. 2 bedroom and 1/2 bath upstairs. Beautifully crafted sitting room with vaulted, beamed ceiling, lead glass and dual pane windows, and custom French doors, all protected by powered steel roll down Enviro-blinds. Doors open to a deck overlooking the seasonal creek with many trees including cherry. pear, apple, pine, cedar, sequoia, and maple. Property is very warm and welcoming and very private. Adjacent corner lot, valued between $85,000 and $95,000 is being sold with the home. Idyllwild Elementary School accredited a 7 on scale of 10.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by William Cochran•DRE #01403175• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Daniel Miracle•DRE #02112229• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with William Cochran•DRE #01403175• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Close to town and hiking trails, this quaint cottage provides seclusion as well as ease of access to Idyllwild's numerous amenities. Enter the living room that boasts oak flooring and a field stone fireplace that provides that rustic mountain feel. Adjacent is a kitchen that is well lit by large windows and off the kitchen is a large utility room with washer, dryer, and large pantry space. Upstairs is two bedrooms attached by a Jack and Jill bathroom. In the back of the house, the family room offers leaded glass, dual pane windows, custom French doors, a propane stove, and a custom office area. The room is protected by steel Enviro blinds. The family room opens to a deck in a magical forest setting overlooking the seasonal creek with fruit trees including cherries, pears, and apples. The expansive deck on the front of the cabin is great for entertaining friends and catching the afternoon breeze. A circular driveway pulls the house away from the main road and features a one car detached garage and a small greenhouse. Included in the sale is the adjacent corner lot valued between $85,000 and $95,000.
Public Records
Dec 5, 1996
Sold
$156,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1994
Sold
$122,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,812 (+2.4%)
$135,304 + $351,789
$487,093
2024
$5,677 (+1.0%)
$135,304 + $351,789
$487,093
2023
$5,621 (+1.9%)
$132,651 + $344,892
$477,543
2022
$5,517 (+2.0%)
$130,050 + $338,130
$468,180
2021
$5,410 (+91.4%)
$127,500 + $331,500
$459,000
2020
$2,826 (+2.8%)
$125,000 + $325,000
$450,000
2019
$2,748 (+3.8%)
$74,446 + $157,845
$232,291
2018
$2,648 (+2.0%)
$72,987 + $154,750
$227,737
2017
$2,597 (+0.8%)
$70,153 + $148,742
$218,895
2016
$2,577 (+0.3%)
$70,153 + $148,742
$218,895
2015
$2,569 (+4.5%)
$68,778 + $145,826
$214,604
2014
$2,459
$66,420 + $140,824
$207,244
2013
$2,459 (+1.9%)
$66,420 + $140,824
$207,244
2012
$2,414 (+1.9%)
$66,121 + $140,189
$206,310
2011
$2,370 (−1.5%)
$64,825 + $137,441
$202,266
2010
$2,405 (+4.1%)
$63,554 + $134,747
$198,301
2009
$2,310 (−2.2%)
$63,080 + $133,741
$196,821
2008
$2,362
$63,231 + $134,059
$197,290
Tax history for 25440 Fern Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,812 (+2.4%)
$135,304 + $351,789
$487,093
2024
$5,677 (+1.0%)
$135,304 + $351,789
$487,093
2023
$5,621 (+1.9%)
$132,651 + $344,892
$477,543
2022
$5,517 (+2.0%)
$130,050 + $338,130
$468,180
2021
$5,410 (+91.4%)
$127,500 + $331,500
$459,000
2020
$2,826 (+2.8%)
$125,000 + $325,000
$450,000
2019
$2,748 (+3.8%)
$74,446 + $157,845
$232,291
2018
$2,648 (+2.0%)
$72,987 + $154,750
$227,737
2017
$2,597 (+0.8%)
$70,153 + $148,742
$218,895
2016
$2,577 (+0.3%)
$70,153 + $148,742
$218,895
2015
$2,569 (+4.5%)
$68,778 + $145,826
$214,604
2014
$2,459
$66,420 + $140,824
$207,244
2013
$2,459 (+1.9%)
$66,420 + $140,824
$207,244
2012
$2,414 (+1.9%)
$66,121 + $140,189
$206,310
2011
$2,370 (−1.5%)
$64,825 + $137,441
$202,266
2010
$2,405 (+4.1%)
$63,554 + $134,747
$198,301
2009
$2,310 (−2.2%)
$63,080 + $133,741
$196,821
2008
$2,362
$63,231 + $134,059
$197,290
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.