$484,900

54820 Fern Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549

2 beds |
1 bath |
1,088 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1956
0.63acre lot
—— car garage
$446/sqft
Listed 2 months ago

Property Description

Fern Cottage - a circa-1956 ranch-style mountain retreat set on a rare, nearly flat 0.63-acre parcel just a short walk to the Village of Idyllwild. Fully fenced and ideal for pets, the property offers a 2-bedroom + loft, 1-bath layout, plus a detached barn-perfect for an art studio, office, or creative retreat-with an attached workshop for tools and gear.The rustic interior features knotty pine walls, beamed ceilings, and a wood-burning stove, creating classic cabin warmth. An efficient kitchen with knotty pine cabinetry and butcher-block counters opens to a light-filled dining area surrounded by windows, flowing into a comfortable living room and adjacent 3/4 bath. A generous laundry and storage room adds everyday functionality.Relax on the inviting front porch or enjoy the serene, wooded setting from the rear deck. Ideal as a full-time residence or weekend escape, Fern Cottage offers privacy, space, and walk-to-town convenience-an increasingly rare combination in Idyllwild.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 16, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 15, 2026 at 7:16AM
Listing Office:: Desert Sotheby's International Realty : (760) 537-2900
Listing Agent:: Timothy McTavish : (760) 619-4765
MLS ID:: 219141581PS

General: Breakfast BarCathedral Ceiling(s)Separate/Formal Dining RoomLiving Room Deck AttachedStorageBedroom on Main LevelMain Level PrimaryUtility Room
Appliances: Electric RangeElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorWater Heater
Laundry: Laundry Room
Flooring: CarpetTile
A/C: None
Heating: ElectricForced AirFireplace(s)
Fireplace: Free StandingLiving RoomRaised HearthFireplace

General: Barn(s)
Style: Cottage
Other Structures: Barn(s)WoodWrap AroundDeck
Parking: Circular DrivewayParking spaces: 4

Roofing: Composition
Windows: Drapes
General: Wood Siding1

Originating MLS: CRMLS_CDAR
County: Riverside

Zoning: 565121007
View: Mountain(s)Trees/WoodsView
Fencing: Chain Link

Utilities: Overhead Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank

Source: CRMLS_CDAR

This listing courtesy of Timothy McTavish , Desert Sotheby's International Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Idyllwild School

26700 State Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA, 92549

Grades KG-8

0.88 miles away

Idyllwild School

26700 State Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA, 92549

Grades KG-8

0.88 miles away

Hamilton School

57430 Mitchell Rd, Anza, CA, 92539

Grades 6-12

12.13 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.