Last Sold Price
3 beds1,252 sqft$409/sqft
54040 Riverside County Playground Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Description

BORDERS NATURE CENTER 180+ ACRES Incredible location just steps from the quaint downtown Idyllwild village, yet privately situated on .32 acre with sun, trees and meandering pathways leading to acres of hiking trails, Nature Center open space land and nearby Idyllwild Park with 202 acres of mature forest, hiking trails, meadow and campground. Now available for the first time in 20+ years, this 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom + office, 2.25 bath home boasts large living room with rich pine paneling, beamed...BORDERS NATURE CENTER 180+ ACRES Incredible location just steps from the quaint downtown Idyllwild village, yet privately situated on .32 acre with sun, trees and meandering pathways leading to acres of hiking trails, Nature Center open space land and nearby Idyllwild Park with 202 acres of mature forest, hiking trails, meadow and campground. Now available for the first time in 20+ years, this 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom + office, 2.25 bath home boasts large living room with rich pine paneling, beamed ceiling, hickory wood flooring and floor to ceiling brick fireplace, open kitchen with generous cabinet and counter space, stainless appliances and pantry storage. There is a main level primary bedroom with walk-in closet, linen closet and full bath. The charming upstairs has a flexible layout with one bedroom plus a third bedroom or office with ¼ bath plus a separate den with access to a sunny balcony deck, and there is a lower level basement with laundry. From a spacious parking area and single car garage, steps lead to a natural amphitheater courtyard with boulders, rock walls, planters, a covered entry deck and multiple out buildings including a meditation room, workshop and storage.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/03/2025 03:52 AM

  1. Listed by Robin Oates • DRE #00591170 • Robin Oates Real Estate Inc

Property Details for 54040 Riverside County Playground Road

Status
MLS #
219135556
Days on Market
40
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1967
Lot Size
0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable-1
Carport Spaces
.00
Garage Spaces
1.00
View
No
Furnished
Partially
Cross Street
Pine Crest Ave.

Location

Listing Courtesy of Robin Oates Real Estate Inc, Robin Oates, DRE #00591170

Sold By Compass, Cindy Felix, DRE #02057767

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Building Information for 54040 Riverside County Playground Road

Stories2Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

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Property Information for 54040 Riverside County Playground Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • City: Idyllwild
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Hwy. 243 to Riverside County Playground Rd. to house on right. Cross Street: Pine Crest Ave..
  • Levels: Two
  • Area: 222 - Idyllwild
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unparsed Address: 54040 Riverside County Playground Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Walk Score: 0
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Total Covered Spaces, Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
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  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: .32
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13,939.20
  • Lot Size Area: 13,939.00
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number: 561041003
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Utilities: Septic: Yes, Water Meter: Yes, Propane Tank: Leased
  • Water Source: Water District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick - Tile, Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range Hood
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Electric, Wood, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Area: 1,252.00
  • View: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Property History for 54040 Riverside County Playground Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011170

Oct 31, 2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219135556

$512,500
Oct 31, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #219135556DA

$512,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011170

10/31/2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219135556

$512,500
10/31/2025

Sold

CRMLS #219135556DA

$512,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 54040 Riverside County Playground Road

Taxable ValueLand$106,621Additions$166,335Total$272,956
Tax Record2025$3,408 ($284 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths0.8Total Finished SqFt986 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt986 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967ZoningR3ACountyRIVERSIDEAPN561-041-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 54040 Riverside County Playground 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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