This fantastic mountain retreat is located in an extremely desirable area short walking distance to town & offers a 2 bedroom split floor plan, 2 baths, circular driveway, brand new front & back decking w/ ridgeline views, freshly painted exterior & interior throughout, beautiful large double-sided brick fireplace in the center of the living room w/ seating all around, massive bonus room w/ wood-burning stove & brand new carpet that could be used as a 3rd bedroom/office/studio, potential 2nd bonus room is underneath the house that could be used for a game room/meditation room/storage. The kitchen includes a new tongue & groove ceiling, stainless steel sink, dishwasher, backsplash, lighting, refinished cabinets & counters. Another amazing detail about this home is that the lot is enormous! 0.64 acre lot has recently been staked/surveyed, tons of trees, is zoned for (RARE) Horse Property allowing for 2 horses, 4 chickens & features horse stables & a corral! This lot is so large you can build a second home for extra Airbnb income or guests. The City of Idyllwild is a delightful, quaint & welcoming community that has fun shops, cafes, art galleries, dining, wine tasting, tons of hiking trails, horseback riding, rock climbing, camping, a fishing lake 15 min away, festivals all throughout summer along w/ the renowned Idyllwild Arts Academy & AstroCamp. Schedule a showing, fall in love & submit an offer today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Kristen Lynn Kalepp•DRE #01817088• Coastal Edge Realty
•760-898-0171 (agent)
•brokerkristen@coastaledgerealty.com (agent)
Bought with Sheila Zacker•DRE #01385817• Idyllwild Realty
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Building # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: One
Roofing: Composition Shingle
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features
Security Safety: None
Patio Features: Balcony, Deck, Wood
Other Exterior Features: Balcony
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.6400
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Other
Lot Description: Horse Property, Street Paved
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Other
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Corral(s)
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East, Leisure Faces West
Utilities
Utilities Information
PUD Y/N: No
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00
Location Information
Directions: From HWY 74 to HWY 243 take a right on S Circle Dr, Right on John Muir Rd then left on Seneca Rd and the home is on the left hand side. Google Maps has a hard time finding the address.
Cross Streets: John Muir Rd
Community Information
Gated Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,614
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Riverside County
APN: 564163014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, FHA, Submit
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
Idyllwild School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Hemet High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
48% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 87° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$597,000 – $722,000
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