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  • Price cut: $20K (6/18)
    $499,000

    53250 Meadow Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549

    2beds
    1,248sqft
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    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $477,400 Zestimate®
    $400/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautifully updated mountain cabin with refined, designer details that set it apart. Set on a generous 1/3-acre lot bordering Strawberry Creek, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the kind of peaceful, storybook setting that's hard to find and even harder to leave. From the moment you arrive, the property captivates. A brand-new slat panel semi-private fence frames the front yard where mature pines, fragrant lilacs, and a handsome maple create a welcoming canopy. The concrete path leads you to a covered front porch, your new favorite spot to slow down and breathe in the mountain air. Step inside to an open, airy layout where the living, dining, family, and kitchen areas come together naturally. Warm pine-paneled walls and a classic red brick fireplace give the space that cozy, cabin-in-the-mountains character, while thoughtful updates keep it feeling fresh and current. Three sliding glass doors line the back of the home, bathing every corner in natural light and providing seamless access to the back deck. The primary suite offers a quiet escape with its own private bath. A second oversized bedroom affectionately called the bunkhouse is built for guests, with room to sleep many, a full bath, and a convenient laundry closet. Whether you're hosting a full family or a group of friends, everyone has a place here. The list of improvements is impressive: new laminate wood flooring throughout, fresh paint inside and out, new wood trim, updated interior and exterior light fixtures, stylish wallpaper accents, a fully repaired and repainted deck and new fencing with gates front and back. A new smart thermostat ties it all together letting you preheat the cabin from your phone on the drive up in winter, or keep an eye on things remotely when you're back in the city. Out back, Strawberry Creek runs along the property and the sound of it from the deck is nothing short of magical. Come evening, the frogs join in, and the whole world seems to quiet down. The neighbors here are the kind that actually look out for each other, making this feel less like a vacation home and more like a real community. A stones throw to Alpaca Coffee, Mile High Cafe, Pharos Gym, and the local school. The Arts Academy is just minutes away. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or a mountain investment, 53250 Meadow Dr checks every box. Properties like this don't come along often.. come see it for yourself.
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    Listed by:

    Jeffrey Knudsen DRE # 01979045 818-531-5955,

    RealiFi Realty, Inc. 310-717-1321

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26848631MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Attic, Dining Area
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane, Wood
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Inside
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Flooring: Wood Laminate
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Great Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,248
      • Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage - 1 Car, On Street
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Creek/Stream
      Lot
      • Size: 0.33 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: None
      • Parcel number: 561061005
      • Zoning: R-1A-9000
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin
      • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Composition,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1953

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: In Street

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security Lights, Card/Code Access, Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Idyllwild

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $400/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $499,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,945
      • Date on market: 6/17/2026

        Estimated market value

        $477,400

        $454,000 - $501,000

        $2,304/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/18/2026Price change$499,000-3.9%$400/sqft
        Source: CLAW #26848631 Report a problem
        8/14/2024Pending sale$519,000+4%$416/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219109856 Report a problem
        8/13/2024Sold$499,000-3.9%$400/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #219109856DA Report a problem
        6/25/2024Contingent$519,000$416/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219109856 Report a problem
        6/3/2024Price change$519,000-3%$416/sqft
        Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219109856 Report a problem
        4/11/2024Listed for sale$535,000$429/sqft
        Source: Idyllwild MLS #2010515 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,945 +86%$499,000 +94.4%
        2024$3,197 +0.9%$256,624 +2%
        2023$3,167 +1.8%$251,593 +2%
        2022$3,111 +2.2%$246,660 +2%
        2021$3,044 +2%$241,824 +1%
        2020$2,986 +2.8%$239,345 +2%
        2019$2,906 +3.7%$234,653 +2%
        2018$2,802 +1.9%$230,053 +2%
        2017$2,751 $225,544 +2%
        2016$2,751 +8.2%$221,123 +9.5%
        2015$2,542 +19.3%$202,000 +18.1%
        2014$2,132 $171,000 +9.6%
        2013-- $156,000 +19.1%
        2012-- $131,000 -7.7%
        2011-- $142,000 -5.3%
        2010-- $150,000 -29.4%
        2009-- $212,321 -30.6%
        2008-- $306,000 +14.6%
        2007-- $267,038 +248.5%
        2006-- $76,627 +2%
        2005-- $75,126 +3.9%
        2003-- $72,305 +2%
        2002-- $70,888 +2%
        2001$904 +1.2%$69,499 +2%
        2000$893 $68,137
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92549

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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