
Idyllwild, California 92549
This Renovated Storybook Mountain Cabin is listed at $419,000, representing a stable valuation aligned with its $402,281 Fair Market Value. Boasting a Modernized Condition Rating, the residence features a comprehensive five-year renovation including a new roof, mini-split HVAC, and a whole-house Generac generator. The .37-acre wooded lot provides an oversized deck and a canopy treehouse, significantly extending the functional living space beyond the interior. This turnkey mountain retreat is an ideal acquisition for vacation home buyers or lifestyle-focused investors seeking a high-quality, low-maintenance sanctuary.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
While originally built in 1955, the property has undergone a comprehensive renovation within the last 5 years. Major systems are new, including a roof and insulation (5 years old), updated electrical panel, energy-efficient mini-split HVAC, and a whole-house Generac generator. The interior is fully modernized with barn doors and skylights, requiring no immediate maintenance.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 16117, living area = 486.
The property features significant system upgrades including a newer roof, updated electrical, a mini-split HVAC system, and a whole-house Generac generator, ensuring comfort and functionality in all seasons.
Situated on a generous 0.37-acre fully fenced lot, the cabin offers an oversized deck, a treehouse, and multiple outdoor zones that significantly extend the usable living space beyond the interior.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 486, other record living area = 246.
At only 486 square feet, the main cabin's interior is exceptionally compact, which may pose challenges for buyers seeking traditional storage or long-term living space.
The secondary sleeping area is a loft accessed via a steep ship's ladder, which may be impractical or unsafe for children, elderly guests, or those with mobility concerns.
The Little Red: A Storybook Cabin in Idyllwild1Bd + Loft | 1 Bath | 486 Sq Ft | .37 Acres | Built 1955 | Bunkhouse + Laundry | Whole-House Generator | Turnkey + Fully Furnished Don't let the square footage fool you. At 486 square feet, this mountain cabin delivers more life per square foot than most homes three times its size, and the .37-acre fully fenced lot -- over 16,000 square feet of mountain property -- gives you a backyard that punches well above its weight.The bones are original -- the cabin was built in 1955. The systems are new. A raised roof with fresh insulation installed just five years ago, updated electrical panel, an energy-efficient mini split for heating and cooling, and a wood-burning fireplace insert that turns a January snowstorm into the best night of the weekend. Inside, the main level is complete -- an open plan kitchen, dining, and living room flowing together, a bedroom tucked behind a barn door with a skylight overhead, and a full bath behind a second barn door. A loft sleeping area accessed by a ship's ladder sits above it all.Step outside and the property opens up. The deck is oversized by any measure, with multiple seating zones, a covered porch, and room to host a crowd. A hammock hangs between the pines, a treehouse deck sits elevated in the canopy, and there is more than enough room for dogs to run. This is a property built for people who want to live outside as much as in.Two additional outbuildings round out the compound: a converted bonus sleeping space and a dedicated laundry and washroom shed. A whole-house Generac generator means this property functions beautifully in every season, through every storm.Small by design. Extraordinary by every other measure. The Little Red is ready for whatever you have in mind.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 3.0 | 9% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 19% |
| Square foot | 486 | 1,333 | 2% |
| Lot Size | 16,117 | 13,068 | 67% |
| Price | $419.0K | $475.5K | 34% |
| Price per sq ft | $862 | $362 | 98% |
| Built year | 1955 | 1970 | 31% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 38 | 210 | 5% |
Apr 29, 2026
$419,000
Initial Listing
Mar 29, 2016
$150,000
Public Record
Apr 16, 2004
$138,500
Public Record
May 10, 1996
$60,000
Public Record