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$419,900

Est. payment - /mo

2 Beds

3 Baths

1,320 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,320 sqft

Price per Sqft $318

MLS Listing ID SW26179926

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1979

Lot Size 5,662 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Welcome to The Bird House, a wonderfully nostalgic mountain cabin tucked beneath the towering pines of Idyllwild. Affectionately known by the neighbors for years as the Bird House, this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat comes with something you simply can't recreate—a story.
Originally built in the 1970s by the grandfather of the current owner, the cabin eventually passed out of the family. Decades later, the family had the rare opportunity to reacquire it, bringing a special piece of their history back home and once again making it their mountain getaway. Step through the cheerful turquoise front door and it feels like stepping back in time. The cabin has remained remarkably true to its roots, retaining much of its original 1970s character. Soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, exposed beams, vintage wood paneling, retro carpeting, an original kitchen and nostalgic finishes create an authentic mountain atmosphere. The main living space is open and airy, with dramatic wood ceilings and windows framing the surrounding forest. A wood-burning stove set against a stone hearth adds another quintessential cabin touch, while the open staircase and loft-style architecture give the home an unexpectedly spacious feel. Upstairs continues the vintage charm with exposed wood ceilings and treetop views, while the lower level provides additional living space with its own retro personality. Outside, the cabin nearly disappears into its wooded setting. Mature trees surround the property, creating a quiet, tucked-away feeling, while the wraparound deck provides the perfect place for morning coffee or simply listening to the breeze through the pines. Cedar-shake accents, rustic architecture and that unforgettable turquoise door add just the right amount of quirky mountain charm. For the vintage enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy an authentic 1970s cabin that hasn't had its character remodeled away. For the buyer with a more modern vision, its manageable footprint offers an inviting canvas to update while preserving the architectural details that make it special. The Bird House is not a cookie-cutter mountain remodel—and that is precisely the point. It is warm, wonderfully retro, a little quirky and filled with history. A family cabin that somehow found its way home again is now ready for someone new to love it. Come experience the Bird House—and write the next chapter of its story.

Location

State CA

County Riverside

Area 222 - Idyllwild

Rooms

Other Rooms Outbuilding

Basement Finished

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Loft

Heating Wood Stove

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Laminate

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Laundry Inside, Laundry Room

Exterior

Parking Features Driveway

Fence Chain Link

Pool None

Community Features Hiking, Mountainous, Near National Forest

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

View Mountain(s), Trees/Woods

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Rear Porch, Front Porch, Wrap Around

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Sloped Down, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping

Dwelling Type House

Story 2

Entry Level Two

Sewer Sewer Tap Paid

Water Public

Architectural Style Cottage

Level or Stories Two

Additional Building Outbuilding

New Construction No

Schools

School District Hemet Unified

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 561121029

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, VA No Loan, VA No No Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, VA No Loan, VA No No Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Jeffrey Bast KW Temecula 951-264-8360, DRE #01291224

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