24542 Fern Valley Rd

1,496 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
1,496
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on a rare double lot along the serene banks of Strawberry Creek, this beautifully renovated home offers a sensational blend of nature, comfort, and modern updates. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the sights and sounds of this creek-front haven. Step onto the expansive rear deck, where morning coffee meets the melody of flowing water and birdsong. A newly built raised walkway leads to a lower deck featuring a sunken spa and outdoor shower, your private oasis awaits. Recent...Nestled on a rare double lot along the serene banks of Strawberry Creek, this beautifully renovated home offers a sensational blend of nature, comfort, and modern updates. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the sights and sounds of this creek-front haven. Step onto the expansive rear deck, where morning coffee meets the melody of flowing water and birdsong. A newly built raised walkway leads to a lower deck featuring a sunken spa and outdoor shower, your private oasis awaits. Recent Upgrades Include: Brand new forced air furnace (Nov 2024), Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout
Remodeled kitchen with updated countertops and modern appliances, Refreshed bathrooms, New wood staircase to the upper level, Newer roof. Interior Highlights: Spacious open-concept great room with a striking river rock fireplace, Large kitchen island with bar seating and a cozy dining area, Multi-purpose den with a wood-burning stove, skylight, and expansive view windows, perfect as a study, second living area, or additional sleeping space. Convenient half bath, laundry closet with stackable washer & dryer, and direct access to a 2-car attached garage. Upstairs: 2 large bedrooms, including a private ensuite retreat, ideal for a home office or reading nook & Additional full guest bath. This home blends the peace of a mountain creekside sanctuary with the convenience and style of a modern renovation. Whether you're looking for a full time residence, weekend escape, or an investment in beauty and tranquility, location, location, location makes Idyllescape truly one-of-a-kind.
  1. Listed by Timothy McTavish • DRE #01434731 • Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 24542 Fern Valley Road

Architectural Style
Cabin
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable-1
Carport Spaces
.00
Garage Spaces
2.00
View
Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
Waterfront
Yes
Furnished
Unfurnished
Cross Street
Fern Valley Rd. & Upper Rim Rock Rd.
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2025 08:43 AM

Property Details for 24542 Fern Valley Road

StatusClosed
MLS #219130733
Days on Market124
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1990
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Desert Sotheby's International Realty, Timothy McTavish, DRE #01434731

Sold By Desert Sotheby's International Realty, Timothy McTavish, DRE #01434731

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Building Information for 24542 Fern Valley Road

Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

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Property Information for 24542 Fern Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • City: Idyllwild
  • Country: US
  • Directions: North Circle to Fern Valley Rd. to property Cross Street: Fern Valley Rd. & Upper Rim Rock Rd..
  • Levels: Two
  • Area: 222 - Idyllwild
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unparsed Address: 24542 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Walk Score: 0
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: POR LOT 40 MB 029/020 IDYLLWILD MT PARK CO SUB 17
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Corners Marked
  • Lot Size Acres: .40
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17,424.00
  • Lot Size Area: 17,424.00
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number: 567102010
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Utilities: Internet: Satellite/Wireless, Septic: Yes, Water Meter: Yes, Power: Utility Co., Propane Tank: Leased
  • Water Source: Water District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Other Structures: Outside Shower
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Card/Code Access
  • Spa Features: Heated - Propane, Private, In Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Heater
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Glass Doors, Raised Hearth, Stone, Den, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: All Bedrooms Up, Master Suite, Walk In Closet, Quartz Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Features: In Closet
  • Living Area: 1,496.00
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Skylight(s)
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Property History for 24542 Fern Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 18, 2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011018

—
Oct 17, 2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011018

$950,000—
Oct 17, 2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219130733

$868,800—
Oct 17, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #219130733PS

$868,800—
Sep 30, 2025

Pending

GPSMLS #219130733

—
Sep 29, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #219130733PS

—
Aug 27, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

GPSMLS #219130733

—
Aug 26, 2025

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2011018

—
Aug 26, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219130733PS

—
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219130733

$950,000—
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219130733PS

$950,000—
May 28, 2025

Price Change

IDYLLWILD #2011018

$995,000—
May 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2011018

$950,000—
Apr 26, 2021

Sold

IDYLLWILD #2009319

$660,000—
Mar 23, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458594217

$660,000—
Mar 14, 2021

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2009319

—
Mar 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2009319

$660,000—
Jun 30, 2010

Expired

GPSMLS #21349009

$398,000—
May 21, 2010

Sold

CLAW #T08003854MR

$450,000—
May 21, 2010

Sold

CRMLS #T08003854

$450,000—
May 3, 2010

Pending

CLAW #T08003854MR

—
May 3, 2010

Pending

CRMLS #T08003854

—
Nov 3, 2008

Price Change

GPSMLS #21349009

$425,000—
Nov 3, 2008

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21349009

$398,000—
Oct 3, 2008

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21349009DA

$425,000—
Jun 30, 2008

Expired

GPSMLS #21327738

$448,500—
Apr 11, 2008

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21327738

$448,500—
Apr 10, 2008

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21327738DA

$448,500—
Jan 9, 2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #T07119027MR

—
Jan 9, 2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #T07119027

$448,500—
Aug 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #T08003854MR

$448,500—
Aug 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #T07119027MR

$499,000—
Aug 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #T08003854

$448,500—
Aug 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #T07119027

$499,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/18/2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011018

—
10/17/2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011018

$950,000
10/17/2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219130733

$868,800
10/17/2025

Sold

CRMLS #219130733PS

$868,800
09/30/2025

Pending

GPSMLS #219130733

—
09/29/2025

Pending

CRMLS #219130733PS

—
08/27/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

GPSMLS #219130733

—
08/26/2025

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2011018

—
08/26/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219130733PS

—
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219130733

$950,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219130733PS

$950,000
05/28/2025

Price Change

IDYLLWILD #2011018

$995,000
05/28/2025

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2011018

$950,000
04/26/2021

Sold

IDYLLWILD #2009319

$660,000
03/23/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458594217

$660,000
03/14/2021

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2009319

—
03/06/2021

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2009319

$660,000
06/30/2010

Expired

GPSMLS #21349009

$398,000
05/21/2010

Sold

CLAW #T08003854MR

$450,000
05/21/2010

Sold

CRMLS #T08003854

$450,000
05/03/2010

Pending

CLAW #T08003854MR

—
05/03/2010

Pending

CRMLS #T08003854

—
11/03/2008

Price Change

GPSMLS #21349009

$425,000
11/03/2008

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21349009

$398,000
10/03/2008

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21349009DA

$425,000
06/30/2008

Expired

GPSMLS #21327738

$448,500
04/11/2008

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #21327738

$448,500
04/10/2008

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #21327738DA

$448,500
01/09/2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #T07119027MR

—
01/09/2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #T07119027

$448,500
08/08/2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #T08003854MR

$448,500
08/08/2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #T07119027MR

$499,000
08/08/2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #T08003854

$448,500
08/08/2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #T07119027

$499,000

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Public Records for 24542 Fern Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$86,593Additions-Total$86,593
Tax Record2025$1,040 ($87 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandZoningCBOOKCountyRIVERSIDEAPN567-102-009

Schools near 24542 Fern Valley Road

This home is within Hemet Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Valle Vista Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dartmouth Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hemet High School
Public9 to 12

Idyllwild School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Desert Sotheby's International Realty, Timothy McTavish, DRE #01434731

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