$850,000 Homes in California

$850,000 Homes in California

The New York Times-Real Estate·2022-08-23 17:03

What You Get for $850,000 in California

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Idyllwild | $845,000

A 1988 house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.3-acre lot

This house is made from old-growth redwood, with windows and decks facing the hills and, in the distance, Tahquitz Peak, one of the highest points in the San Bernardino Mountains. Idyllwild, a community in the San Jacinto Mountains, feels remote, with bed-and-breakfasts, a handful of restaurants and a year-round population of weekenders, many based in Los Angeles or San Diego.

This home is a 10-minute drive from popular rock-climbing spots and hiking trails. Palm Desert is about an hour away; driving to San Bernardino takes a little over an hour.

Size: 1,800 square feet

Price per square foot: $469

Indoors: A long driveway leads from the street to the main entrance on the front deck.

The glass front door opens into a windowed foyer with access to a full bathroom. Beyond is a sitting area with tall windows that offer striking views of the rugged landscape. This space flows into a dining area with a wood-burning stove, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding-glass doors that open to a deck. A breakfast bar separates the dining area from the kitchen, which has wood cabinets and windows looking out into the trees.

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