$739,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

25025 Fern Valley Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549

Idyllwild Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
1946 Built

Recently Sold

$411 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • Casita
  • Near a National Forest
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Once in a lifetime opportunity! The famous Idyllwild Alpenglow Lilac Garden property is available for purchase. Located on .73 acres in Fern Valley, this is the largest lilac garden in the Western U.S. The property has 165 different colors of lilacs, ranging from blue-violet and magenta to pinks and whites and dark purples, in addition to many other lovely flowers and bushes--all located in a gorgeous wooded and private setting. The original part of the 1946 main house has exquisitely maintained tongue and groove throughout, offering a beautiful vaulted ceiling great room with river rock fireplace, one spacious bedroom with en suite bath, large closet, and lovely built-in cabinetry. The 1998 main house addition provides another bedroom and bath, large chef's kitchen, and laundry area. Off the kitchen is a large deck overlooking the extensive gardens with winding walkways, several generous flag stone patio seating areas, and of course--beautiful flowers everywhere. The property also boasts a detached guesthouse with spacious living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bath. The front of the fully-fenced property has a circular driveway with more garden and seating areas, and ample parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Yost

Idyllwild Realty License #02187783 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Co-Listed By

Alexandra Cameron

Idyllwild Realty License #02236327

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Yost

Idyllwild Realty License #02187783 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,384

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Chain Link Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Orchard Views
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 10 Car Parking Spaces
  • 10 Parking Garage Spaces
  • Circular Driveway
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Stone Porch or Patio
  • Casita

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Guest House Includes Kitchen

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Near a National Forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 564203007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,384

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Casita Features: Kitchen
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Living Room
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 430.56
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9500
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Orchard
  • Water District Name: Fern Valley Water District
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Co Listing Member Address: P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Co Listing Office Address: 54295 N. Circle Drive, P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (951) 659-2127
  • Listing I D: 219130166
  • Listing Member Address: P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Listing Office Address: 54295 N. Circle Drive, P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Listing Office Fax: (951) 659-2127
  • Selling Member Address: P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Selling Office Address: 54295 N. Circle Drive, P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Selling Office Fax: (951) 659-2127
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Propane Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1800.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
  • Roofing: Composition Shingle
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced
  • Patio: Deck, Wood, Rock - Stone
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Unassigned, Driveway, Circular Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 10.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Water District

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 564203007
  • Irrigation: Drip System
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Single Lot, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • Lot Location: BLM/National Forest
  • Lot Size: 0.73

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2018
Sold by
Parton Gary
Bought by
Parton Gary Alan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2002
Sold by
Parton Gary
Bought by
Parton Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1995
Sold by
Parton Candice L
Bought by
Parton Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,700
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1995
Sold by
Roelke Lee W
Bought by
Parton Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,700
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Investors Title Company
Grant Deed -- Investors Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $296,000 New Conventional
Closed $255,500 New Conventional
Closed $285,000 New Conventional
Closed $28,276 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $204,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $137,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $739,000 -4.6% $411 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $775,000 -- $431 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,384 $449,441 $107,961 $341,480
2023 $3,384 $267,881 $103,770 $164,111
2022 $3,292 $262,630 $101,736 $160,894
2021 $3,222 $257,482 $99,742 $157,740
2020 $3,161 $254,843 $98,720 $156,123
2019 $3,077 $249,847 $96,785 $153,062
2018 $2,968 $244,949 $94,888 $150,061
2017 $2,915 $240,147 $93,028 $147,119
2016 $2,895 $235,439 $91,204 $144,235
2015 $2,887 $231,904 $89,835 $142,069
2014 $2,763 $227,363 $88,076 $139,287
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Stephanie Yost

    Idyllwild Realty

    (951) 659-2125

    19 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Stephanie Yost
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Alexandra Cameron

    Idyllwild Realty

    (818) 859-3433

    6 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Alexandra Cameron
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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219130166

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 564-203-007

California Riverside County Idyllwild 92549 Idyllwild

25025 Fern Valley Rd, Idyllwild, CA

This home is located at 25025 Fern Valley Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549 and is currently priced at $739,000, approximately $410 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 25025 Fern Valley Rd is a home with nearby schools including Valle Vista Elementary School, Dartmouth Middle School, and Hemet High School.

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