Storybook 1953 Cabin, 2 Bed 1 Bath with a Bonus Office/Flex Room, on .22 Acres! Built in 1953 and set on a beautifully maintained .22-acre lot along a county-maintained street with easy winter access, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath storybook cabin does the hard work of first impressions before you even reach the front door. A steep gabled roofline and cedar shake siding rise above stone wainscoting along the base, and the front yard is beautifully landscaped with mature trees and flowers. A paver walkway leads you in, and the whole picture reads as one of the best-kept properties on the street. Step inside to a charming, vintage-feeling mudroom that sets the tone for everything to come, opening straight into a warm, inviting living room, dining area, and kitchen, full of the cabin's old Idyllwild character: open beam ceilings, heavy wood doors, and original cabinetry the current owners have lovingly preserved and meticulously maintained. The kitchen comes fully equipped with all-new appliances, and a full bath and laundry closet complete the main level. To the right, a few steps down, a generously sized primary bedroom offers its own loft space. Original stairs at the center of the kitchen and living area lead up to a second bedroom with its own adjacent office space, tucked away and full of possibility. Beneath that character, the systems have been thoroughly modernized: over $60,000 in updates completed in 2017, including new insulation, drywall, and double-pane windows throughout, a heavy-duty propane line run fresh from tank to house, and a rebuilt bathroom with a custom tiled shower. Electrical was upgraded with a generator receptacle at the panel, so the systems are as current. From the kitchen, a second mudroom leads straight out to a magical backyard, the kind of space you never want to leave. A custom deck and private spa anchor the yard, all wrapped in full fencing, with a greenhouse and two storage sheds tucked in alongside a dedicated firewood shed. A large carport with boat parking sits to the left of the house, while dedicated RV parking is found on the right side. A rare combination of preserved character and modern reliability, ready for its next owner.
Under contract
Price cut: $14K (9/14)
$435,000
52731 Sylvan Way, Idyllwild, CA 92549
2beds
1,363sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$419,400 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 64 days
- 611
- 63
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meagan Greene DRE # 02042321 951-376-8810,
Compass 760-350-9253
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26866229PS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Area, Loft, Living Room
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wall, Wood Stove, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal, Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,363
- Total interior livable area: 1,363 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Circular Driveway, Boat, RV Access/Parking, RV Paved, RV Possible
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Tree Top, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s), Accessory Bldgs
- Parcel number: 559173007
- Zoning: R-1A-20000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Idyllwild
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,556
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
Estimated market value
$419,400
$398,000 - $440,000
$1,864/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Contingent | $435,000$319/sqft |
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| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $435,000-3.1%$319/sqft |
Source: Idyllwild MLS #2011487 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000+141.4%$329/sqft |
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| 1/2/2014 | Sold | $186,000+69.9%$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2000 | Sold | $109,500-1.4%$80/sqft |
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| 3/28/1996 | Sold | $111,000$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $232,556 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,725 +2.9% | $227,997 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,647 +1% | $223,528 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,620 +1.9% | $219,146 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,571 +2.4% | $214,850 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,510 +2.2% | $210,638 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,457 +3% | $208,479 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,385 +4% | $204,392 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,293 +2.1% | $200,385 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,245 | $196,456 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,245 -1.6% | $192,605 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,281 +36% | $189,714 +41.6% |
| 2014 | $1,677 | $133,969 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $133,366 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $130,752 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $128,189 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $127,232 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $127,536 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $125,036 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $122,585 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,182 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $117,827 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,403 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $111,180 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,127 -13.8% | $109,000 -9.1% |
| 2000 | $1,306 | $119,973 |
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