25265 Foster Lake Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549 (MLS# 219151597)

25265 Foster Lake Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549

$599,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,780 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active

Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 8/19/2026 Last Modified: 9/09/2026

Overview

Description

Foster Lake Retreat -- Experience elevated mountain living in this beautifully crafted custom 2002 two-story cabin, ideally positioned on an elevated lot adjoining a seasonal creek and showcasing magnificent ridge-line views. From its natural setting to its thoughtful design, this distinctive retreat captures the quintessential spirit of Idyllwild, offering a rare combination of privacy, tranquility, and exceptional mountain scenery. Natural beauty surrounds the property, with dramatic granite boulders, mature manzanita and majestic oak trees creating a private woodland sanctuary. The elevated setting enhances both the views and sense of seclusion, while the seasonal creek adds an enchanting natural element to the landscape and creates a peaceful backdrop for enjoying the changing seasons. Inside, the main living area is warm, inviting and designed to embrace the mountain environment. Durable/soft cork flooring extends throughout the living spaces, complemented by an open, spacious f ... (Read more) Foster Lake Retreat -- Experience elevated mountain living in this beautifully crafted custom 2002 two-story cabin, ideally positioned on an elevated lot adjoining a seasonal creek and showcasing magnificent ridge-line views. From its natural setting to its thoughtful design, this distinctive retreat captures the quintessential spirit of Idyllwild, offering a rare combination of privacy, tranquility, and exceptional mountain scenery. Natural beauty surrounds the property, with dramatic granite boulders, mature manzanita and majestic oak trees creating a private woodland sanctuary. The elevated setting enhances both the views and sense of seclusion, while the seasonal creek adds an enchanting natural element to the landscape and creates a peaceful backdrop for enjoying the changing seasons. Inside, the main living area is warm, inviting and designed to embrace the mountain environment. Durable/soft cork flooring extends throughout the living spaces, complemented by an open, spacious floor plan that provides an effortless flow for both everyday living and entertaining. Abundant natural light and picturesque views bring the outdoors in, creating an inviting gathering space with an unmistakable mountain-lodge ambiance. A versatile loft overlooks the living room and offers the flexibility to serve as a home office, reading lounge, creative studio or additional sleeping quarters. The three bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned on the lower level, creating a private and naturally cooler sleeping retreat separated from the main living spaces. Freshly painted and situated on a quiet residential street, the property offers a peaceful escape while remaining conveniently close to the Village of Idyllwild. Enjoy easy access to charming local shops, restaurants, galleries, coffee houses, close-by hiking trails and the area's abundant outdoor recreation. Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, full-time mountain residence or investment opportunity, Foster Lake Retreat offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the Idyllwild lifestyle. With spectacular ridge-line views, a seasonal creek, striking natural rock formations, mature forest and a thoughtfully designed two-story cabin, this is a mountain retreat where nature, comfort and character come together beautifully.

Listing Details MLS# 219151597

General Property Information

Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Approx SqFt: 1780
Total Baths: 3
SqFt Source: Other
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Pool: No
Garage: No
Sprinklers: No
Building # of Stories: 2
Lot Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2002
Furnished: Unfurnished
Cross Streets: Foster Lake Rd. & Cairn Hill Rd.

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Negotiable Lot Description: Single Lot; Utilities - Overhead Lot Location: Hillside View Type: Mountain(s); Trees/Woods Other Structural Features: Custom Built; Rain Gutters Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Fencing: None Disclosures: Property As Is Building Style: Cabin Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Features: Granite Counters; Remodeled Eating Areas: Dining Area Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub Doors: Sliding Doors Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Other Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Fireplace(s); Wood Stove Heating Fuel: Propane Gas; Wood Fireplace Location: Living Room; Primary Bedroom Fireplace Features: Free Standing; Propane Rooms: Bonus Room; Dining Area; Great Room; Loft Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Living Room Deck Attached; Open Floorplan; Storage Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Closet Volt 220 Location: In Laundry Security Safety: None Window Treatments: Blinds; Double Pane Windows; Screens; Skylight(s) Roofing: Composition Shingle Patio Features: Deck; Wood Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Water Heater Unit Parking: On Street Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 560131037
Original List Price: 625000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 25265
Street Name: Foster Lake
Street Suffix: Road
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92549
Area: 222 - Idyllwild
Country: US

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: Unknown
Will Consider Lease: No
High School: Hemet

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: No

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development: No
Additional Parcel: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: No
PUD Y/N: No
View: Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

More Information

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-08-19

Water

Water District Name: Pine Cove Water District
Water District: Yes

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Parking Spaces: Yes

HOA Information

HOA: No

DPR

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2026-08-19
Land Type: Fee
Subdivision: Not Applicable

Fencing

None: Yes

Sale Type

Standard: Yes

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange: Yes
Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Parking Spaces/Information

Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 1

Lot Description

Single Lot: Yes
Utilities - Overhead: Yes

Lot Location

Hillside: Yes

View Type

Mountain(s): Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Other Structural Features

Custom Built: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Disclosures

Property As Is: Yes

Building Style

Cabin: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Microwave Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Kitchen Features

Granite Counters: Yes
Remodeled: Yes

Eating Areas

Dining Area: Yes

Bedroom Features

All Bedrooms Down: Yes

Bathroom Features

Shower Over Tub: Yes

Doors

Sliding Doors: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Other: Yes

Cooling Type

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Heating

Fireplace(s): Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Heating Fuel

Propane Gas: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Location

Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Fireplace Features

Free Standing: Yes
Propane: Yes

Rooms

Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Loft: Yes

Interior Features

High Ceilings (9 Ft+): Yes
Living Room Deck Attached: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Storage: Yes

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Closet: Yes

Volt 220 Location

In Laundry: Yes

Security Safety

None: Yes

Window Treatments

Blinds: Yes
Double Pane Windows: Yes
Screens: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes

Roofing

Composition Shingle: Yes

Patio Features

Deck: Yes
Wood: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water Heater Feature

Water Heater Unit: Yes

Parking

On Street: Yes

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: Yes

Listing Office: Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Agent: Timothy J McTavish

Last Updated: September - 09 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.