$580,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

53071 Middle Ridge Dr Idyllwild, CA 92549

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,190 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$265 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • High Ceiling
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome Home to your very own Mountain Retreat! Spacious open floor plan with large picture windows allows the sunlight and warmth to stream in uninhibited. Free standing wood burning stove with a stone hearth will keep you toasty warm on those chilly winter nights. In the Fully Equipped Kitchen you will enjoy the view out of your beautiful garden window, bringing the outdoors in. Step up into your own spacious Master Suite with Walk In Closet, 3/4 bath, plenty of built in cabinetry and a private deck. Downstairs is the secluded guest area complete with a full bath and laundry area. This home also offers a huge Multi-Purpose room just waiting for you to decide the finishing touches. Includes a walk-in storage closet and additional wood burning stove. Multiple decks surround the home. Tree top views abound. Back yard is fully chain link fenced with a seperately fenced dog run. Many different storage options are available, from the storage shed to the large under house storage room. Plenty of space for you and your belongings. Start your New Year off in a place you love! Make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aimee Bischof

Idyllwild Realty License #02123041 Listed on: 01/03/2025

Co-Listed By

Melissa Norman

Idyllwild Realty License #02201936

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Felix

Compass License #02057767

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Permanent Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,190 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • 6 Car Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Garage Spaces
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wood Patio

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 561151032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Building Number Of Stories: 2
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 273.52
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9700
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • Water District Name: Idyllwild Water District
  • Year Built: 1997
  • 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
  • Co Selling Member Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Selling Office Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing I D: 219122061
  • 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: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Propane Cooktop, Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Propane Dryer Hookup, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Bonus Room, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Basement, High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Stone
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Area
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2190.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced
  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Patio: Deck, Wood
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Circular Driveway, Driveway
  • Total Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Wood Stove, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Propane Gas, Wood
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Water District

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 561151032
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Private, Single Lot
  • Lot Size: 20908.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2009
Sold by
Lee Sho C and Chu Dolly
Bought by
Lee Sho and Chu Dolly
Current Estimated Value
$625,402

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2008
Sold by
Lee Sho and Chu Dolly
Bought by
Lee Sho C and Chu Dolly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$226,171
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$399,231

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2006
Sold by
Buffington Charles W and Buffington Barbara E
Bought by
Lee Sho and Chu Dolly
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Co Glendale
Grant Deed $518,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $580,000 -3.2% $265 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $599,000 -7.8% $274 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $297 / 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 $8,107 $707,863 $198,193 $509,670
2023 $8,107 $660,282 $185,315 $474,967
2022 $7,118 $600,256 $168,468 $431,788
2021 $6,077 $508,692 $142,770 $365,922
2020 $5,418 $454,189 $127,473 $326,716
2019 $5,235 $440,960 $123,760 $317,200
2018 $4,964 $424,000 $119,000 $305,000
2017 $4,699 $399,000 $112,000 $287,000
2016 $4,368 $365,000 $123,000 $242,000
2015 $4,074 $335,000 $94,000 $241,000
2014 $3,946 $333,000 $93,000 $240,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219122061

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 561-151-032