Welcome to your mountain escape! Nestled among tall pines in the peaceful Thomas Mountain Village community of Mountain Center, this charming two-story cabin offers the perfect balance of rustic character and lovely updates. With approximately 1,500 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and two remodeled bathrooms, this home is ideal as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or short-term rental investment.
Inside, you’ll find an inviting living room with a cozy wood-burning stove, open-beam ceilings, and large picture windows that fill the space with natural light and serene forest views. The kitchen blends vintage charm with thoughtful upgrades, featuring butcher-block countertops, a deep farmhouse-style sink, newer stainless-steel appliances, and plenty of storage. The downstairs primary bedroom was converted from a former workshop into a spacious suite complete with a renovated en-suite bath. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms, an updated bathroom with a remodeled shower, and warm wood details that showcase the home’s mountain character.
Additional updates include new flooring in select areas, a new front door, and refreshed finishes throughout. Outside, enjoy a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, two storage sheds, a level yard, and ample parking space. Conveniently located just minutes from Idyllwild’s restaurants and shops and about 40 minutes to Palm Desert, this home offers the best of both worlds.
Inside, you’ll find an inviting living room with a cozy wood-burning stove, open-beam ceilings, and large picture windows that fill the space with natural light and serene forest views. The kitchen blends vintage charm with thoughtful upgrades, featuring butcher-block countertops, a deep farmhouse-style sink, newer stainless-steel appliances, and plenty of storage. The downstairs primary bedroom was converted from a former workshop into a spacious suite complete with a renovated en-suite bath. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms, an updated bathroom with a remodeled shower, and warm wood details that showcase the home’s mountain character.
Additional updates include new flooring in select areas, a new front door, and refreshed finishes throughout. Outside, enjoy a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, two storage sheds, a level yard, and ample parking space. Conveniently located just minutes from Idyllwild’s restaurants and shops and about 40 minutes to Palm Desert, this home offers the best of both worlds.
Property Details
Price:
$365,000
MLS #:
SW25250000
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
mntc
Listed Date:
Oct 30, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,500
Lot Size:
8,276 sqft / 0.19 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1942
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Schools
School District:
San Jacinto Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
WW,   ZN
Heating
WL,   WDS
Laundry Features
IN
Exterior
Community Features
MTN
Financial
Map
Community
- AddressState Highway 74 Lot 42 Mountain Center CA
- CityMountain Center
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92561
Subdivisions in Mountain Center
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Mountain Center as of Oct 31, 2025
15
Single Family Listed
87
Avg DOM
296
Avg $ / SqFt
$525,317
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- State Highway 74 Lot 42 Mountain Center CA is a Single Family for sale in Mountain Center, CA, 92561.  It is listed for $365,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,500 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1942. The current price per square foot is $243.  The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Mountain Center is $296.  The average listing price for Single Family in Mountain Center is $525,317.
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 Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Assoc Brkr-SC.  Disclaimer: All data relating to real estate for sale on this page comes from the Broker Reciprocity (BR) of the California Regional Multiple Listing Service. Detailed information about real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than  include the name of the listing broker. Neither the listing company nor  shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. The Broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm any item before relying on it in a purchase decision. Copyright 2025. California Regional Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved.State Highway 74 Lot 42
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