$770,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2025

25445 Palomar Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549

Idyllwild Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,343 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$573 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Premium Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Humber Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

A timeless Garden Cottage, Circa 1958, where Classic Charm Meets Modern Comfort with thoughtful modern updates. This impeccably maintained home boasts lush, professionally landscaped gardens on an irrigation system (except for the lower lot), complete with a horseshoe pit, garden/storage shed, and peak-a-boo mountain views.Inside, a beautifully renovated chef's kitchen features solid maple cabinetry, a large pantry with pull-out drawers and built-in shelving, and newer appliances (oven excluded) with custom bamboo/brick flooring. A new Clydesdale wood stove brings warmth and sophistication throughout the home. Two new Mitsubishi Mini-Splits providing warmth for winter and AC for summer. Enjoy outdoor living with front and rear decks, the back deck enhanced with a new retractable awning, plus a screened-in porch elevated above the carport, perfect for entertaining. The full basement includes a workshop and abundant storage.Set on a level lot in one of Idyllwild's most desirable neighborhoods, this single-level cottage is just minutes from the Village's charming shops, eateries, and trailheads. No maintenance needed, just move in and start enjoying this exceptionally clean, lovingly cared-for property.A rare find in Idyllwild. Schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy McTavish

Desert Sotheby's International Realty License #01434731 Listed on: 05/10/2025

Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

OUT OF AREA

OUT OF AREA License #0

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,492

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Premium Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,343 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Raised Hearth
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Closed Circuit Camera
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Brick
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Garage Spaces
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 564174007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,492

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Cottage
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 580.79
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9900
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Peek-A-Boo
  • Water District Name: Fern Valley
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Listing I D: 219129923
  • Listing Member Address: 111 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Address: 111 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 424-3017
  • Selling Office Address: 3690 ELIZABETH STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Propane Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Gas Oven, Washer, Stackable W/D Hookup, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Storage, Recessed Lighting, Living Room Deck Attached
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Wood Stove Insert
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Brick
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub, Tile Shower, Shower Stall
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Pantry
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1343.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes, Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Rain Gutters, Premium Lot
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Patio: Awning(s), Wood, Screened, Deck
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Detached Carport, Driveway
  • Total Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Zoned, Wall/Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Propane Gas
  • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Water Heater Unit

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 564174007
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.3300
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Utilities - Overhead, Single Lot, Level, Landscaped, Corners Marked
  • Lot Size: 14375.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Harker Family Trust and Harker Robert Lee
Bought by
Simon And Carolyn Tunmore Revocable Trust and Tunmore
Seller's Agent
Timothy McTavish
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA
OUT OF AREA
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-6.67%
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-43.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2006
Sold by
Schnetzer Richard C and Eagle Schnetzer Patricia A
Bought by
Schnetzer Richard C and Eagle Schnetzer Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2005
Sold by
Carnine Terry M and Carnine Virginia L
Bought by
Schnetzer Richard C and Eagle Schnetzer Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,400
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Huber Franz and Huber Nancy
Bought by
Carnine Terry M and Carnine Virginia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,500
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2002
Sold by
Guthrie Thomas J
Bought by
Huber Franz and Huber Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,800
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1996
Sold by
Buck Mary C and Guthrie Mary C
Bought by
Buck Mary C and The Mary C Buck Living Trust
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
Grant Deed $770,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $298,000 Lawyers Title Co
Grant Deed $262,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $153,500 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $197,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $238,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $162,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $122,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $770,000 -1.3% $573 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $780,000 -5.5% $581 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 For Sale $825,000 +17.9% $614 / Sq Ft
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Sold $700,000 +3.7% $521 / Sq Ft
04/10/2022 04/10/22 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $675,000 -- $503 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $8,492 $1,414,588 $71,100 $1,343,488
2023 $8,492 $714,000 $68,340 $645,660
2022 $4,729 $396,396 $100,515 $295,881
2021 $4,034 $335,928 $85,182 $250,746
2020 $3,592 $299,936 $76,055 $223,881
2019 $3,465 $291,200 $73,840 $217,360
2018 $3,280 $280,000 $71,000 $209,000
2017 $3,115 $265,000 $67,000 $198,000
2016 $2,924 $245,000 $64,000 $181,000
2015 $2,519 $207,000 $55,000 $152,000
2014 $2,434 $205,000 $57,000 $148,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Timothy McTavish

    Desert Sotheby's International Realty

    (760) 619-4765

    51 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Timothy McTavish
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    OUT OF AREA

    OUT OF AREA

  • Grace Reed

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Grace Reed

    Compass California, Inc.

    (760) 249-2120

    47 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Grace Reed
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  • Sheila Zacker

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sheila Zacker

    Idyllwild Realty-Village Center Office

    (951) 675-0715

    28 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Sheila Zacker
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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219129923

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 564-174-007

California Riverside County Idyllwild 92549 Idyllwild

25445 Palomar Rd, Idyllwild, CA

This home is located at 25445 Palomar Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549 and is currently priced at $770,000, approximately $573 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 25445 Palomar Rd is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Valle Vista Elementary School, Dartmouth Middle School, and Hemet High School.

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