Wow! You just have to admire this utterly unique 1940s cabin in Idyllwild's idyllic Saunders Meadow community and is now seeking new ownership. A mountain gem cast in peaceful surroundings, an opportunity to experience the simple beauty of mountain living in a home like this does not come often. Cooking, reading, watching birds and soft sunlight falling through a canopy of mature pines, oaks and cedars, this home offers a true sanctuary from the everyday. It is a 2-Bedroom, 3/4 Bath that has retained much of its historical charm with its pocket sash windows and wood floors, it also has a modern mini-split heating/cooling system and efficient freestanding Kuma woodstove. Recent upgrades include vaulted open wood-beam ceilings in the living room and flagstone kitchen floors. While large double-pane front windows and deck overlook a haven for wildlife in the historic meadow just across the street, the property itself hosts bird-friendly native shrubs and trees. In addition to the basement workshop/storage area below, there's a studio/exercise/remote-workspace out back and a covered wood-storage area next to the house. And all with a huge side yard for parking multiple vehicles or room for another structure! A truly charming property and a must see!
1943Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$577Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dominic Nocera•DRE #01066053• American Heritage Realty
•805-444-3434 (agent)
•dominic@nocera.pro (agent)
•805-496-9900 (broker)
•davwal@earthlink.net (broker)
Listed by Alex Ruggieri•DRE #01877300• American Heritage Realty
Wow! Admire this utterly unique 1940s cabin in Idyllwild's idyllic Saunders Meadow community. A mountain gem cast in peaceful surroundings, an opportunity to experience the simple beauty of mountain living in a home like this does not come often. Cooking, reading, watching birds and soft sunlight falling through a canopy of beautiful pines, oaks and cedars, this home offers a true sanctuary from the everyday. It has retained much of its historical charm with its pocket sash windows and wood floors, it also has a modern mini-split heating/cooling system and efficient freestanding Kuma woodstove. Recent upgrades include vaulted open wood-beam ceilings in the living room and flagstone kitchen floors. While large double-pane front windows and deck overlook a haven for wildlife in the historic meadow just across the street, the property itself hosts bird-friendly native shrubs and trees. In addition to the basement workshop/storage area below, there's a studio/exercise/remote-workspace out back and a covered wood-storage area next to the house. And all with a huge side yard for parking multiple vehicles or room for another structure! A truly charming property and a must see!
CSMAR #223000549
Oct 10, 2023
Sold
$425,000
$584/sq ft
Oct 5, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 9, 2023
Price Changed
$450,000
$618/sq ft
Jun 9, 2023
Relisted
—
Mar 29, 2023
Delisted
—
Feb 11, 2023
Listed
$475,000
$652/sq ft
IAOR #2009241
Feb 25, 2021
Sold
$375,000
$515/sq ft
Dec 14, 2020
Listed
$375,000
$515/sq ft
Redwood built in the 40's A place to experience a lifestyle of beauty and simplicity. From a wide span of front windows watch deer grazing in the meadow while a rare diversrity of birds stop by on the railing of the large front deck. Read by the wood burning stove. Enjoy morning coffee lookng out the window onto the forest or evening wine on the deck taking in the sunset. New Mini Splits offer the comfortt of heating or cooling. A flagstone flooring in the kitchen nicely complements the wood floors throughout A Vaulted wood open beam ceiling enhances the . living room. Spacious storage and workshop under the home. A separate stuido offers a place for the artist or ? Enjoy the beautiful forest from every window Room on the property to add, , and a new entrance on a pathway through a Torii Gate Terrraced area
GPSMLS #219017627
Jul 20, 2019
Sold
$275,000
$378/sq ft
Jul 2, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2019
Listed
$275,000
$378/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #219017627DA
Jul 20, 2019
Sold
$275,000
$378/sq ft
Jun 21, 2019
Listed
$275,000
$378/sq ft
IAOR #2008569
Jul 19, 2019
Sold
$275,000
$378/sq ft
Jun 17, 2019
Listed
$275,000
$378/sq ft
CRMLS #H744509
May 9, 2011
Sold
$110,000
$151/sq ft
Apr 1, 2011
Pending
—
Mar 22, 2011
Listed
$108,000
$148/sq ft
CRMLS #F1760439
Apr 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2008
Listed
$225,000
$309/sq ft
GPSMLS #21325913
Mar 31, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2008
Listed
$225,000
$309/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 8, 2005
Sold
$170,000
$234/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 23, 1987
Sold
$68,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,642 (+2.2%)
$61,200 + $372,300
$433,500
2024
$5,519 (+6.8%)
$61,200 + $372,300
$433,500
2023
$5,169 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $365,000
$425,000
2022
$5,082 (+30.8%)
$109,242 + $280,908
$390,150
2021
$3,885 (+1.7%)
$107,100 + $275,400
$382,500
2020
$3,821 (+80.7%)
$60,621 + $217,227
$277,848
2019
$2,114 (+3.2%)
$60,000 + $215,000
$275,000
2018
$2,049 (+1.8%)
$34,451 + $91,877
$126,328
2017
$2,013 (+0.5%)
$33,115 + $88,309
$121,424
2016
$2,002 (+0.2%)
$33,115 + $88,309
$121,424
2015
$1,998 (+3.2%)
$32,466 + $86,578
$119,044
2014
$1,936
$31,353 + $83,609
$114,962
2013
$1,936 (+1.3%)
$31,353 + $83,609
$114,962
2012
$1,911 (−26.4%)
$31,212 + $83,232
$114,444
2011
$2,596 (+0.9%)
$30,600 + $81,600
$112,200
2010
$2,572 (+73.8%)
$46,000 + $127,000
$173,000
2009
$1,480 (−44.1%)
$46,000 + $127,000
$173,000
2008
$2,649
$22,000 + $60,000
$82,000
Tax history for 27030 Saunders Meadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,642 (+2.2%)
$61,200 + $372,300
$433,500
2024
$5,519 (+6.8%)
$61,200 + $372,300
$433,500
2023
$5,169 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $365,000
$425,000
2022
$5,082 (+30.8%)
$109,242 + $280,908
$390,150
2021
$3,885 (+1.7%)
$107,100 + $275,400
$382,500
2020
$3,821 (+80.7%)
$60,621 + $217,227
$277,848
2019
$2,114 (+3.2%)
$60,000 + $215,000
$275,000
2018
$2,049 (+1.8%)
$34,451 + $91,877
$126,328
2017
$2,013 (+0.5%)
$33,115 + $88,309
$121,424
2016
$2,002 (+0.2%)
$33,115 + $88,309
$121,424
2015
$1,998 (+3.2%)
$32,466 + $86,578
$119,044
2014
$1,936
$31,353 + $83,609
$114,962
2013
$1,936 (+1.3%)
$31,353 + $83,609
$114,962
2012
$1,911 (−26.4%)
$31,212 + $83,232
$114,444
2011
$2,596 (+0.9%)
$30,600 + $81,600
$112,200
2010
$2,572 (+73.8%)
$46,000 + $127,000
$173,000
2009
$1,480 (−44.1%)
$46,000 + $127,000
$173,000
2008
$2,649
$22,000 + $60,000
$82,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
728
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
565213016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Type: RV Possible
Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (3/4): 1
Kitchen Information
Cooking Appliances: Propane, Range
Additional Rooms
Basement-Part Finished, Workshop
Interior Features
Flooring: Stone Tile, Wood/Wood Like
Equipment
Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Type: Heat Pumps
Fuel: Electric
Laundry Information
Locations: In Closet, Outside
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Free Standing
Fuel: Wood
Location: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
# of Floors (Total): 1
Levels: One
Entry Location: Living Room
Foundation: Raised
Roofing: Composition
Year Built Source: Assessor
Exterior Features
Patio Features: Deck(s), Wood
Exterior Construction: Wood
Property Features
Features: Balcony
Land Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Structures: Accessory Bldgs
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Sign on Property
Zoning: R-1A-9000
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: District/Public
Water Heater Feature: Propane
Location
Homeowners Association Fees
Has HOA 1
HOA Fee 1: $160
HOA 1 Frequency: Annually
Homeowners Association Information
Association Name: Saunders Meadow HOA
Location Details
Has View
Location Information
Cross Streets: Saunder Meadow Rd
Subdivision/Tract Code: Not Applicable - 1007242
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Riverside County
APN: 565213016
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Misc
SP % LP: 0.9400
Listing Date Information
Start Showing Date: 2023-02-22
Around this home
Schools
Idyllwild School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Hemet High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.9mi
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
8/10 Fire Factor
35% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 87° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$399,000 – $483,000
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