$780,000
SOLD OCT 4, 2024

53225 Forest Lake Dr Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,116 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$369 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of October 2024

Experience luxury mountain living at it's finest in this beautifully maintained home with breathtaking views of nearby Lily Rock. This exquisite property, on 2 side by side lots features 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 luxuriously remodeled baths, and multiple outdoor entertainment decks with stunning ridge-line views. Enjoy the warmth & ease of luxury vinyl plank flooring, abundant natural light from the many windows featured throughout the property as well as a completely remodeled kitchen that opens to a side deck, perfect for barbecuing & entertaining. Relax in the outdoor hot tub, or unwind in the private, fenced yard. Every detail showcases beautiful finishes, offering a quiet and private retreat with no expense spared.'' Home of art, harmony, music & nature, the Village of Idyllwild features fine dining, wine bars, shopping & many festivals throughout the year. Offered partially furnished per inventory.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy McTavish

Desert Sotheby's International Realty License #01434731 Listed on: 05/30/2024

Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Yost

Idyllwild Realty License #02187783

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Hillside Location
  • Additional Parcels

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,116 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Prewired Security

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Garage Spaces
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Spa Fenced

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Wood patio
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 560102014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,758

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Building Number Of Stories: 2
  • Building Style: Cabin
  • Entry Location: Mid Level
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 368.15
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Panoramic
  • Water District Name: Pine Cove Water district
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Listing I D: 219112220
  • 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 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, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Convection Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Retreat, Master Bedroom
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Storage, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Glass Doors, Electric, Stone, Raised Hearth
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Walk In Closet, Master Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower Stall, Remodeled
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Pantry
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2116.00
  • Windows Treatments: Double Pane Windows, Blinds, Screens

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio: Deck, Wood
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Above Ground, Hot Tub
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Fenced, Heated - Propane
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Wall/Window Unit(s), Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Propane Gas
  • Security: Prewired For Alarm
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Water Heater Unit

Lot Info

  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: 560-102-015
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 560102014
  • Lot Description: 2 - 4 Lots, Utilities - Overhead, Street Paved, Fenced, Corners Marked
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac, Hillside
  • Lot Size: 13939.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Bornstein Carlson Trust and Bornstein Harold Stephen
Bought by
Fetters Family Trust and Fetters
Seller's Agent
Timothy McTavish
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Yost
Idyllwild Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.38%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$730,960

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$49,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2020
Sold by
Bornstein Harold and Carlson John
Bought by
Bornstein Harold Stephen and Carlson John Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2020
Sold by
Drane Tesio K and Drane Scott L
Bought by
Bornstein Harold and Carlson John

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
May 21, 2018
Sold by
Frey Robert H and Frey Mary A
Bought by
Frey Robert H and Frey Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Sheila Zacker
Idyllwild Realty-Village Center Office
List Price
$437,000
Sold Price
$437,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
May 11, 2018
Sold by
Frey Robert H
Bought by
Drane Tesio K and Drane Scott L
Seller's Agent
Sheila Zacker
Idyllwild Realty-Village Center Office
List Price
$437,000
Sold Price
$437,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2012
Sold by
Frey Robert H
Bought by
Frey Robert A and The Frey Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2009
Sold by
Donnell Marcia L
Bought by
Frey Robert H and Frey Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Laffoon Don R and Songolo Grace
Bought by
Donnell Marcia L and Marcia L Donnell Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2003
Sold by
Laffoon Don and Songolo Grace
Bought by
Laffoon Don R and Songolo Grace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,076
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
Laffoon Don R and Songolo Grace
Bought by
Laffoon Don R and Songolo Grace

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1999
Sold by
Mccarthy Shirley A
Bought by
Laffoon Don and Songolo Grace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,600
Interest Rate
6.79%
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
Grant Deed $780,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $605,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $437,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $375,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed $321,500 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $222,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $79,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $173,076 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $177,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Sold $780,000 +0.1% $369 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2024 09/01/24 Price Changed $779,000 -0.8% $368 / Sq Ft
08/10/2024 08/10/24 Price Changed $785,000 -0.5% $371 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Price Changed $789,000 -1.3% $373 / Sq Ft
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $799,000 +82.8% $378 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $437,000 0.0% $246 / Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2018 04/18/18 For Sale $437,000 -- $246 / 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
2023 $6,758 $571,302 $88,434 $482,868
2022 $6,226 $530,400 $86,700 $443,700
2021 $6,106 $520,000 $85,000 $435,000
2020 $4,616 $392,230 $62,424 $329,806
2019 $4,498 $384,540 $61,200 $323,340
2018 $4,251 $369,000 $103,000 $266,000
2017 $3,723 $321,000 $87,000 $234,000
2016 $3,768 $321,000 $87,000 $234,000
2015 $3,758 $311,000 $87,000 $224,000
2014 $3,660 $311,000 $87,000 $224,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219112220

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 560-102-014