55599 Encino Rd

2,374 Sq. Ft.
$474 / Sq. Ft.
2,374
Sq. Ft.
$474
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Whispering Pines Retreat, a Modern Mountain Retreat. Discover the ultimate in mountain living, privacy, and style at this one-of-a-kind 3.7/acre sanctuary directly bordering the iconic Ernie Maxwell Trail. Perfectly sited to capture dramatic views of both Tahquitz Rock (Lily Rock) and Suicide Rock, this property offers a rare blend of seclusion and convenience, surrounded by forest, a seasonal stream, and wildlife, yet just minutes from Idyllwild's charming town center. Inside, no detail has been...Whispering Pines Retreat, a Modern Mountain Retreat. Discover the ultimate in mountain living, privacy, and style at this one-of-a-kind 3.7/acre sanctuary directly bordering the iconic Ernie Maxwell Trail. Perfectly sited to capture dramatic views of both Tahquitz Rock (Lily Rock) and Suicide Rock, this property offers a rare blend of seclusion and convenience, surrounded by forest, a seasonal stream, and wildlife, yet just minutes from Idyllwild's charming town center. Inside, no detail has been overlooked. The gourmet chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium appliances, and a show-stopping designer backsplash with mountain views. The home offers two spacious primary suites with spa-inspired baths, plus a fully self-contained studio suite complete with kitchen, bathroom, washer/dryer, and custom closets, perfect for guests, extended family, or rental potential. Additional features include premium tile flooring throughout, crown molding, modern lighting, built-ins, and a dedicated laundry/utility room with its own exterior access. Four mini-split heating/AC units provide efficient year-round comfort. Step outside to expansive stamped-concrete decks and balconies that create seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings while entertaining, relaxing, or watching the stars. The property includes two separate garages, ample parking, and 220 EV-ready power. Thoughtful upgrades continue outdoors with refreshed landscaping, professional fire abatement, and the rare bonus of a seasonal creek on property. With over $300,000 in recent upgrades, Whispering Pines Retreat is move-in ready and stands out as a truly exceptional offering in the Idyllwild market. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a luxury vacation escape, or a multi-family retreat, this property delivers unmatched beauty, comfort, and timeless mountain charm.
  1. Listed by Timothy McTavish • DRE #01434731 • Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 55599 Encino Road

Architectural Style
Cabin
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable-1
Carport Spaces
.00
Garage Spaces
3.00
View
Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
Furnished
Unfurnished
Cross Street
Encino Rd. & Roble Dr.
LISTING UPDATED: 11/14/2025 02:39 PM

Property Details for 55599 Encino Road

StatusClosed
MLS #219135440
Days on Market51
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size3.70 AC / 161,172 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

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

Sold By Equity Union, Gregory Albert, DRE #01226452

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Building Information for 55599 Encino Road

Stories3Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size3.70 AC / 161,172 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,342 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,483

Property Taxes

$859

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55599 Encino Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • City: Idyllwild
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Fern Valley Rd. to Encino Rd to top of the cul-de-sac. Cross Street: Encino Rd. & Roble Dr..
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Area: 222 - Idyllwild
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unparsed Address: 55599 Encino Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Walk Score: 0
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 3.70 ACRES M/L IN LOTS 116 & 117 MB 031/047 IDYLLWILD MT PARK CO SUB 18
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  • Videos Count: 2
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Irregular Lot, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.70
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 161,172.00
  • Lot Size Area: 161,172.00
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number: 567112023
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
  • Cooling: Zoned, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: True
  • 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: Guest House Attached
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete Slab, Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 3
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Convection Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Heater
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Free Standing, Stone, Bath, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Zoned, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 2 Master Bedrooms, Quartz Counters, Beamed Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Individual Room
  • Living Area: 2,374.00
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Shutters, Stained Glass
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Property History for 55599 Encino Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011167

$1,177,000—
Nov 14, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #219135440PS

$1,125,000—
Nov 14, 2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219135440

$1,125,000—
Nov 6, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #219135440PS

—
Nov 6, 2025

Pending

GPSMLS #219135440

—
Oct 31, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919974880

$1,125,000

+6.1% / yr

Oct 24, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

GPSMLS #219135440

—
Oct 23, 2025

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2011167

—
Oct 23, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219135440PS

—
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219135440PS

$1,177,000—
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219135440

$1,177,000—
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2011167

$1,177,000—
Jul 1, 2020

Sold

GPSMLS #219034041

$820,000—
Jul 1, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #219034041DA

$820,000—
Jun 30, 2020

Sold

IDYLLWILD #2008773

$820,000—
Jun 20, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671349855

$820,000

+73.9% / yr

Jun 16, 2020

Pending

GPSMLS #219034041

—
Jun 16, 2020

Pending

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
Jun 14, 2020

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2008773

—
May 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
Apr 29, 2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
Feb 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
Jan 10, 2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
Nov 17, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219034041DA

$925,000—
Nov 17, 2019

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219034041

$925,000—
Oct 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2008773

$925,000—
Jul 25, 2019

Sold

IDYLLWILD #2008548

$479,000—
Jul 1, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649339349

$479,000—
Jun 19, 2019

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2008548

—
May 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2008548

$550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2025

Hold

IDYLLWILD #2011167

$1,177,000
11/14/2025

Sold

CRMLS #219135440PS

$1,125,000
11/14/2025

Sold

GPSMLS #219135440

$1,125,000
11/06/2025

Pending

CRMLS #219135440PS

—
11/06/2025

Pending

GPSMLS #219135440

—
10/31/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919974880

$1,125,000

+6.1% / yr

10/24/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

GPSMLS #219135440

—
10/23/2025

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2011167

—
10/23/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219135440PS

—
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219135440PS

$1,177,000
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219135440

$1,177,000
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2011167

$1,177,000
07/01/2020

Sold

GPSMLS #219034041

$820,000
07/01/2020

Sold

CRMLS #219034041DA

$820,000
06/30/2020

Sold

IDYLLWILD #2008773

$820,000
06/20/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671349855

$820,000

+73.9% / yr

06/16/2020

Pending

GPSMLS #219034041

—
06/16/2020

Pending

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
06/14/2020

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2008773

—
05/13/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
04/29/2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
02/21/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
01/10/2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #219034041DA

—
11/17/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #219034041DA

$925,000
11/17/2019

Listed (Active)

GPSMLS #219034041

$925,000
10/26/2019

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2008773

$925,000
07/25/2019

Sold

IDYLLWILD #2008548

$479,000
07/01/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649339349

$479,000
06/19/2019

Pending

IDYLLWILD #2008548

—
05/13/2019

Listed (Active)

IDYLLWILD #2008548

$550,000

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

Public Records for 55599 Encino Road

Taxable ValueLand$308,492Additions$579,100Total$887,592
Tax Record2025$10,307 ($859 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,917 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,917 SqFtStories4Lot Size161,172 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1975ZoningR1ACountyRIVERSIDEAPN567-112-023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55599 Encino 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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