54040 Riverside County Playground Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549
About this home
BORDERS NATURE CENTER 180+ ACRES Incredible location just steps from the quaint downtown Idyllwild village, yet privately situated on . 32 acre with sun, trees and meandering pathways leading to acres of hiking trails, Nature Center open space land and nearby Idyllwild Park with 202 acres of mature forest, hiking trails, meadow and campground. Now available for the first time in 20+ years, this 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom + office, 2.25 bath home boasts large living room with rich pine paneling, beamed ceiling, hickory wood flooring and floor to ceiling brick fireplace, open kitchen with generous cabinet and counter space, stainless appliances and pantry storage. There is a main level primary bedroom with walk-in closet, linen closet and full bath. The charming upstairs has a flexible layout with one bedroom plus a third bedroom or office with ¼ bath plus a separate den with access to a sunny balcony deck, and there is a lower level basement with laundry. From a spacious parking area and single car garage, steps lead to a natural amphitheater courtyard with boulders, rock walls, planters, a covered entry deck and multiple out buildings including a meditation room, workshop and storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robin Oates•DRE #00591170• Robin Oates Real Estate Inc
Sale history for 54040 Riverside County Playground Rd
Date
Event
Price
IAOR #2011170
Oct 31, 2025
Sold
$512,500
$409/sq ft
Oct 28, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2025
Listed
$525,000
$419/sq ft
+94
BORDERS NATURE CENTER 180+ ACRES Incredible location just steps from the quaint downtown Idyllwild village, yet privately situated on . 32 acre with sun, trees and meandering pathways leading to acres of hiking trails, Nature Center open space land and nearby Idyllwild Park with 202 acres of mature forest, hiking trails, meadow and campground. Now available for the first time in 20+ years, this 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom + office, 2.25 bath home boasts large living room with rich pine paneling, beamed ceiling, hickory wood flooring and floor to ceiling brick fireplace, open kitchen with generous cabinet and counter space, stainless appliances and pantry storage. There is a main level primary bedroom with walk-in closet, linen closet and full bath. The charming upstairs has a flexible layout with one bedroom plus a third bedroom or office with bath plus a separate den with access to a sunny balcony deck, and there is a lower level basement with laundry. From a spacious parking area and single car garage, steps lead to a natural amphitheater courtyard with boulders, rock walls, planters, a covered entry deck and multiple out buildings including a meditation room, workshop and storage.
GPSMLS #219135556
Oct 31, 2025
Sold
$512,500
$409/sq ft
Oct 28, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 12, 2025
Listed
$525,000
$419/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2004
Sold
$192,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1973
Sold
$24,500
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,408 (+2.6%)
$106,621 + $166,335
$272,956
2024
$3,320 (+1.0%)
$106,621 + $166,335
$272,956
2023
$3,289 (+1.8%)
$104,531 + $163,074
$267,605
2022
$3,231 (+2.2%)
$102,482 + $159,877
$262,359
2021
$3,162 (+1.9%)
$100,473 + $156,743
$257,216
2020
$3,102 (+2.7%)
$98,503 + $153,670
$252,173
2019
$3,019 (+3.7%)
$97,493 + $152,095
$249,588
2018
$2,911 (+8.3%)
$95,582 + $149,113
$244,695
2017
$2,688 (+2.8%)
$86,000 + $134,000
$220,000
2016
$2,616 (+2.5%)
$86,000 + $134,000
$220,000
2015
$2,553 (+7.9%)
$82,000 + $129,000
$211,000
2014
$2,367 (+4.0%)
$75,000 + $117,000
$192,000
2013
$2,276 (+17.4%)
$75,000 + $117,000
$192,000
2012
$1,939
$71,000 + $112,000
$183,000
2011
$1,939 (−14.3%)
$60,000 + $93,000
$153,000
2010
$2,263 (+13.7%)
$60,000 + $93,000
$153,000
2009
$1,990 (−21.1%)
$72,000 + $112,000
$184,000
2008
$2,521
$66,000 + $102,000
$168,000
Tax history for 54040 Riverside County Playground Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,408 (+2.6%)
$106,621 + $166,335
$272,956
2024
$3,320 (+1.0%)
$106,621 + $166,335
$272,956
2023
$3,289 (+1.8%)
$104,531 + $163,074
$267,605
2022
$3,231 (+2.2%)
$102,482 + $159,877
$262,359
2021
$3,162 (+1.9%)
$100,473 + $156,743
$257,216
2020
$3,102 (+2.7%)
$98,503 + $153,670
$252,173
2019
$3,019 (+3.7%)
$97,493 + $152,095
$249,588
2018
$2,911 (+8.3%)
$95,582 + $149,113
$244,695
2017
$2,688 (+2.8%)
$86,000 + $134,000
$220,000
2016
$2,616 (+2.5%)
$86,000 + $134,000
$220,000
2015
$2,553 (+7.9%)
$82,000 + $129,000
$211,000
2014
$2,367 (+4.0%)
$75,000 + $117,000
$192,000
2013
$2,276 (+17.4%)
$75,000 + $117,000
$192,000
2012
$1,939
$71,000 + $112,000
$183,000
2011
$1,939 (−14.3%)
$60,000 + $93,000
$153,000
2010
$2,263 (+13.7%)
$60,000 + $93,000
$153,000
2009
$1,990 (−21.1%)
$72,000 + $112,000
$184,000
2008
$2,521
$66,000 + $102,000
$168,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
986
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
561041003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-3A
Village Tourist Residential
It is the intent of this article to allow residents in mountainous resort areas of the unincorporated area of the County to combine limited commercial uses with a residential dwelling. It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors in adopting this article that these limited commercial uses shall not alter or disturb the residential or resort nature of the premises or its surroundings. The combination of commercial and residential uses shall be known as cottage commercial.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking: Driveway
Has Garage
Garage Description: Detached
Total Covered Spaces: 1
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Room Information
Rooms: Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
Furnished: Partially Furnished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace(s)
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Appliances: Other: W/ D Hookups
Has Range Hood
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Other, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood, Propane Gas
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Building # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: Two
Roofing: Composition Shingle
Exterior Construction: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Security Safety: None
Patio Features: Brick - Tile, Deck
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.3200
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Appraiser
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
No
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Utilities
Utilities Information
PUD Y/N: No
Water: Water District
Water District Name: Idyllwild Water District
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00
Location Information
Directions: Hwy. 243 to Riverside County Playground Rd. to house on right.
Cross Streets: Pine Crest Ave.
Community Information
Gated Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 986
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Riverside County
APN: 561041003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Conventional, Cash
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Short Term Rentals: Unknown
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Idyllwild School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Hemet High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.3mi
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
42% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
Idyllwild, CA • 92549
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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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7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$525,000 – $635,000
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