$484,900

54820 Fern Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549

  • 2 beds |
  • 1 bath |
  • 1,088 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1956
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.63acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $446/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon 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

I

Idyllwild School

26700 State Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA, 92549

Grades KG-8

0.88 miles away

I

Idyllwild School

26700 State Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA, 92549

Grades KG-8

0.88 miles away

H

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.

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