
Idyllwild, California 92549
This Enchanted Vintage Mountain Retreat, known as "Heywood," is listed at $649,000, reflecting a stable price point for its premium Good Condition Rating and extensive infrastructure upgrades. While positioned slightly above the $605,098 Fair Market Value, the home justifies its value with a new 40-year roof, upgraded electrical, and bespoke Italian natural stone flooring. Featuring storybook custom Moon Gates and stunning Mountain Views, this turnkey 1946 cottage blends rustic charm with modern comfort. It is an ideal sanctuary for second-home seekers or Owner-Occupants.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 25140 Rim Rock Road Subject | $649,000* List Price | 3 | 1 | 1,078 | $557 | - |
A 55280 Circle Way Active | $485,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,107 | $438 | 0.5 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
This 1946 vintage cottage is in move-in ready condition with significant recent capital improvements. Key upgrades include a new 40-year asphalt shingle roof, an upgraded electrical panel, new rain gutters, and new double-pane windows (mostly). The interior features high-quality recent updates such as Italian natural stone tile flooring, Italian sisal carpeting, and designer light fixtures. While the kitchen maintains a vintage aesthetic with a 1930s stove, it has been updated with custom cabinetry and stone backsplashes. The property is exceptionally well-maintained with no immediate renovations required, fitting the 'Good' criteria perfectly.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10164, living area = 1078.
The property features a professionally designed courtyard with custom Moon Gates, lush irrigated gardens, and a 90-foot setback that creates a private, storybook mountain retreat atmosphere.
Significant recent investments include a new 40-year asphalt shingle roof, upgraded electrical panel, new rain gutters, and improved insulation, providing peace of mind and reduced maintenance costs.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =10164, other record lot size in square feet = 8712.
With three potential bedrooms but only one bathroom, the property may present functional challenges for families or guests in a multi-level layout.
While many windows are updated to double-pane, the signature floor-to-ceiling living room windows remain original, which may impact energy efficiency during cold mountain winters.
Welcome to ''Heywood'', circa 1946, one of the most enchanted mountain retreat offerings in Fern Valley, Idyllwild. As you approach on the newly-surfaced driveway, the storybook charm of this vintage cottage is enhanced by a professionally designed courtyard entrance, with a custom-created, weathered steel Moon Gate adorned with Old English Ivy. The house is set-back over ninety feet from the front of the property line, which adds to the privacy already provided by the slope of the land parcel. Four outdoor sitting areas await before entering the home to take in the vibrant seasonal Japanese Maples and Lavender plants, established evergreen shrubs and towering cedar trees, plus a mature twisted-branch Oak tree. Upon entering the home, you'll immediately notice the original floor-to ceiling living room wood pane windows, offering ever-changing vignettes to the seasonal changes of the front and back gardens. The living room windows are anchored by a stone wood-burning fireplace. A comfy leather recliner invites you to curl up with a book on rainy and snowy days. The recent addition of Italian natural stone tile flooring completes the greater living room and downstairs bedroom. Cook a comfort-meal in the nicely equipped kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, stone backsplash & a 1930's wood burning stove. As you walk up the walnut trimmed stairs to the second floor, you'll find two rooms with dormer windows; one is the primary bedroom, and the other is a cozy den with a built-in sleeping/reading alcove, which can be used as your third bedroom. Italian sisal wall-to-wall carpeting has been added, along new designer light fixtures/ceiling fans, and professionally painted rooms. Step out the kitchen door and you're greeted by the BBQ area & the first on three backyard dining areas. A second Moon Gate welcomes you to the flagstone pathways leading to additional sitting and garden areas. Both the front and back yards have irrigation systems and landscape lighting on timers, including flickering carved stone lanterns, and Corten steel planters. Enjoy additional peace of mind with a new 40-year asphalt shingle roof, new rain gutters, an upgraded electric panel, a new full-size washer/dryer, and double pane windows (except the living room), plus upgraded insulation on the second floor. ''Heywood'' is a perfect blend of rustic charm & just the right amount of modern comfort with undeniable curb appeal. This property is the perfect mountain retreat! Contents negotiable.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 19% |
| Square foot | 1,078 | 1,339.5 | 27% |
| Lot Size | 10,164 | 13,068 | 36% |
| Price | $649.0K | $492.5K | 79% |
| Price per sq ft | $602 | $361 | 94% |
| Built year | 1946 | 1967 | 11% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 52 | 210 | 1% |
Mar 1, 2026
$649,000
Initial Listing
Oct 19, 2022
$542,000
Public Record
Dec 12, 2008
$207,000
Public Record