''Live Oak Cottage'', Circa 1955 Vintage cottage with so much charm & character. Words can't fully describe it; you just know when you've found your ''happy place. '' Each and every detail of this delightful one-bedroom, one-bath cottage captures the gentle warmth & spirit of Idyllwild. Furnished and ready to enjoy full or part-time or continue to utilize the home as a successful vacation rental. Homes in this price range virtually don't exist in todays market so now is your opportunity. Welcoming front porch opens to a small but efficient space containing a living room, dining area and kitchen. A full bath, bedroom and additional space used as a 2nd sleeping area along with an enclosed sun porch provide enough space to relax & unwind. A large rear deck overlooking the fenced backyard is a good place to relax and enjoy the clean mountain air. Come up to Idyllwild, ''Home of Art, Harmony, & Music'' and take in the serenity & beauty of this affordable cottage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Timothy McTavish•DRE #01434731• Desert Sotheby's International Realty
"Live Oak Cottage", Circa 1955 Vintage cottage with so much charm & character. Words can't fully describe it; you just know when you've found your ''happy place. '' Each and every detail of this delightful one-bedroom, one-bath cottage captures the gentle warmth & spirit of Idyllwild. Furnished and ready to enjoy full or part-time or continue to utilize the home as a successful vacation rental. Homes in this price range virtually don't exist in todays market so now is your opportunity. Welcoming front porch opens to a small but efficient space containing a living room, dining area and kitchen. A full bath, bedroom and additional space used as a 2nd sleeping area along with an enclosed sun porch provide enough space to relax & unwind. A large rear deck overlooking the fenced backyard is a good place to relax and enjoy the clean mountain air. Come up to Idyllwild, "Home of Art, Harmony, & Music" and take in the serenity & beauty of this affordable cottage.
GPSMLS #219047818
Nov 20, 2020
Sold
$260,000
$516/sq ft
Nov 16, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 16, 2020
Relisted
—
Sep 8, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 15, 2020
Listed
$259,000
$514/sq ft
CRMLS #SW20156213
Aug 8, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 2020
Listed
$259,000
$514/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 2015
Sold
$165,000
$327/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 2001
Sold
$116,000
$230/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 1997
Sold
$68,500
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 21, 1994
Sold
$76,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1988
Sold
$49,500
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,957 (+2.4%)
$133,711 + $285,464
$419,175
2024
$4,839 (+43.1%)
$131,090 + $279,867
$410,957
2023
$3,381 (+1.8%)
$128,520 + $274,380
$402,900
2022
$3,321 (+2.2%)
$62,424 + $208,080
$270,504
2021
$3,251 (+41.5%)
$61,200 + $204,000
$265,200
2020
$2,298 (+2.9%)
$60,000 + $200,000
$260,000
2019
$2,233 (+3.8%)
$50,007 + $128,591
$178,598
2018
$2,151 (+2.0%)
$49,027 + $126,070
$175,097
2017
$2,108 (+0.7%)
$47,124 + $121,176
$168,300
2016
$2,093 (+12.6%)
$47,124 + $121,176
$168,300
2015
$1,858 (+4.3%)
$46,200 + $118,800
$165,000
2014
$1,782
$48,197 + $91,580
$139,777
2013
$1,782 (+14.5%)
$48,197 + $91,580
$139,777
2012
$1,556 (−4.2%)
$47,980 + $91,167
$139,147
2011
$1,624 (+19.2%)
$41,000 + $78,000
$119,000
2010
$1,362 (−15.3%)
$43,000 + $82,000
$125,000
2009
$1,607 (−3.4%)
$36,000 + $67,000
$103,000
2008
$1,663
$45,884 + $87,182
$133,066
Tax history for 54265 Live Oak St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,957 (+2.4%)
$133,711 + $285,464
$419,175
2024
$4,839 (+43.1%)
$131,090 + $279,867
$410,957
2023
$3,381 (+1.8%)
$128,520 + $274,380
$402,900
2022
$3,321 (+2.2%)
$62,424 + $208,080
$270,504
2021
$3,251 (+41.5%)
$61,200 + $204,000
$265,200
2020
$2,298 (+2.9%)
$60,000 + $200,000
$260,000
2019
$2,233 (+3.8%)
$50,007 + $128,591
$178,598
2018
$2,151 (+2.0%)
$49,027 + $126,070
$175,097
2017
$2,108 (+0.7%)
$47,124 + $121,176
$168,300
2016
$2,093 (+12.6%)
$47,124 + $121,176
$168,300
2015
$1,858 (+4.3%)
$46,200 + $118,800
$165,000
2014
$1,782
$48,197 + $91,580
$139,777
2013
$1,782 (+14.5%)
$48,197 + $91,580
$139,777
2012
$1,556 (−4.2%)
$47,980 + $91,167
$139,147
2011
$1,624 (+19.2%)
$41,000 + $78,000
$119,000
2010
$1,362 (−15.3%)
$43,000 + $82,000
$125,000
2009
$1,607 (−3.4%)
$36,000 + $67,000
$103,000
2008
$1,663
$45,884 + $87,182
$133,066
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
504
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
565251002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
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