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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,088 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 7 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 54820 Fern Dr

General

  • Price: $495,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Desert_Area_Palm_Springs
  • MLS ID: 219141581
  • Updated: 1/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Entry, Dining Area, Utility, Living Room
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Living Room Deck Attached
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Free Standing, Raised Hearth
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Windows/Treatment: Drapes

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedroom: Yes
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Wood Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Closed Circuit Camera(s)

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Deck, Wraparound, Wood

Parking

  • Uncovered Spaces: 4
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking: Circular Driveway

Location

  • Area: 222 - Idyllwild
  • County: Riverside
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Cross Streets: Fern Dr. & Wildwood Dr.

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electricity
  • Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Unit

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water District: Fern Valley
  • Water: Water District

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Cottage
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition
  • Doors: Sliding Doors
  • Disability Access: No Interior Steps
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,088
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Other Struct. Feat.: Premium Lot

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Accessory Buildings, Barn(s)

Lot Features

  • Mountain views: Yes
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.63
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 27,443
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Description: Backyard, Utilities - Overhead, Single Lot, Level
  • Fencing (Description): Chain Link

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $454
  • Terms: Conventional, Cash to New Loan, Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • APN: 565121007

Listed by Desert Sotheby's International Realty, Timothy J McTavish

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Schools serving 54820 Fern Dr

School District:Hemet Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Idyllwild School
26700 California 243, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
K-80.9 mi
Hemet High School
41701 Stetson Avenue, Hemet, CA 92544
9-1213.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 54820 Fern Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/16/2026
Listed
$495,000
-1.98%
MLS
3/27/2023
Sold
$505,000
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Tax History for 54820 Fern Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,242
2%
$525,402
2%
2024
$6,099
-1%
$515,100
—
2023
$6,153
2%
$515,100
2%
2022
$6,039
120%
$505,000
135%
2021
$2,741
2%
$215,166
1%
2020
$2,687
3%
$212,961
2%
2019
$2,613
4%
$208,786
2%
2018
$2,519
2%
$204,693
2%
2017
$2,471
1%
$200,681
2%
2016
$2,454
—
$196,747
2%
2015
$2,448
4%
$193,795
2%
2014
$2,345
245%
$190,000
295%
2013
$679
—
$48,101
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54820 Fern Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549 (MLS# 219141581) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 54820 Fern Drive is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on January 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 54820 Fern Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Idyllwild? You can browse all Idyllwild real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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