$505,000
SOLD JUL 9, 2025

53200 Forest Lake Dr Idyllwild, CA 92549

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,068 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$244 Per Sq Ft

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • French Doors
  • Deck
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

APPEALING OPEN FLOOR PLAN. Light and bright interior with a large open living area combining great room with wood burning stove, remodeled kitchen, dining area and family room. Serving as a central gathering place with a dramatic wall of windows and slider opening to a large entertainment deck, the 2019 remodeled kitchen has banks of gleaming white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances and large island with copper sink and sit down bar top. The flexibly designed living area has beamed ceilings, contemporary lighting, a large dining space with deck access and an adjoining family room or home office area. The main level also has a laundry room with storage and an upgraded half bath with additional built-in cabinetry storage. The second level has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, including huge primary suite with 2 walk-in closets and bath with Jacuzzi tub. There is an attached single car garage, forced air heating, dual zone A/C, generous wrap-around decking, a detached studio with radiant heat flooring, fenced yard and a charming conservatory style garden greenhouse. Located at the end of a county maintained cul-de-sac street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Oates

Robin Oates Real Estate Inc License #00591170 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle McKay

Idyllwild Realty License #01849604

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,027

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,068 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 560102012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,027

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Two
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 265.47
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9200
  • Water District Name: Pine Cove Water District
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Listing I D: 219130945
  • Listing Member Address: 54225 N. Circle Dr., P.O. Box 1651, Idyllwild, CA 92549-1651
  • Listing Office Address: 54225 N. Circle Drive, P.O. Box 1651, Idyllwild, CA 92549-1651
  • Listing Office Fax: (951) 659-1972
  • 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
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Other: W/D Hookups
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2068.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Patio: Deck
  • Planned Unit Development: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Propane Gas, Wood
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Water District

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 560102012
  • Lot Acres: 0.1700
  • Lot Size: 7405.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • 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 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
George T Chronis Revocable Trust and Chronis Shi-Mei Kong
Bought by
Peters Denis and Sure Dirk
Seller's Agent
Robin Oates
Robin Oates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Heather McKay
Idyllwild Realty-North Circle Office
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-8.01%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
274.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2016
Sold by
Chronis George T and Chronis Shi Mei Kong
Bought by
The George T Chronis Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2012
Sold by
Chronis George T and Chronis Shi Mei Kong
Bought by
Chronis George T and Chronis Shi Mei Kong

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,044
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2008
Sold by
Dahlem Jules G
Bought by
Chronis George T and Lee Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2006
Sold by
Dahlem Jules G
Bought by
Dahlem Jules G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Stanfield Wayne S and Stanfield Debra L
Bought by
Dahlem Jules G and Dahlem Monique M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1998
Sold by
Stanfield Wayne S and Stanfield Debra L
Bought by
Stanfield Wayne S and Stanfield Debra L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $505,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $345,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $158,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $280,044 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $505,000 -8.0% $244 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $549,000 -- $265 / 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 $5,027 $764,129 $124,385 $639,744
2023 $5,027 $427,007 $119,556 $307,451
2022 $4,881 $418,635 $117,212 $301,423
2021 $4,781 $410,427 $114,914 $295,513
2020 $4,571 $395,273 $110,334 $284,939
2019 $4,410 $383,760 $107,120 $276,640
2018 $4,173 $369,000 $103,000 $266,000
2017 $3,734 $329,000 $92,000 $237,000
2016 $3,404 $296,000 $83,000 $213,000
2015 $3,332 $281,000 $79,000 $202,000
2014 $3,245 $281,000 $79,000 $202,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219130945

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 560-102-012