$454,000
About this home
Private Mountain Retreat Near Lake Hemet – Escape the Desert Heat and Busy City Life! Enjoy peaceful mountain living in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home at Thomas Mountain Village in beautiful Garner Valley. Situated at 4,500 ft elevation on a ¼-acre lot, this 1,367 sq ft home offers cooler summers, mild winters, and easy access to outdoor recreation while remaining within driving distance of desert amenities. The open floor plan includes a welcoming great room with wood-burning stove, back annex area, cozy dining area, and kitchen. The home features wood floors, spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans, and a dedicated laundry room with washer, dryer, sink, and storage. The spa-style bathroom includes tile floors, a tiled shower and granite countertops. Updates include: • Bosch dishwasher, induction stove, range hood, garbage disposal (2020) • New roof (2022) • Bathroom and all plumbing updated in 2008 Outside, the park-like backyard offers privacy, mature trees, and space to relax, garden or store your RV. The property also includes two storage sheds, one large enough for single-car garage storage. Additional features include: • RV sewer hookup near driveway • Exterior electrical outlets front and back • No Homeowners Association - you will be part owner of a water company • Furnishings available at no extra cost if desired Location Highlights: • 5 minutes to Lake Hemet for fishing, kayaking, and picnicking • 20 minutes to Idyllwild shops and restaurants • Miles of quiet, paved residential roads ideal for biking and strolling the neighborhoods • Nearby hiking trails and access to the Pacific Crest Trail Enjoy a peaceful mountain retreat while still being within reach of desert cities. Approximate Drive Times: • Palm Desert – 40 minutes • Idyllwild – 20 minutes • Temecula – about 1 hour • San Diego – about 2 hours Perfect as a full-time home or weekend escape from the desert heat and the hustle/bustle of city life. Why buy an expensive Garner Valley Estates home when you can get an affordable option in the same location with no HOA.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,367 sq ft
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Furnished, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Wired For Data, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplace
- Blower Fan, Great Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Heating
- Central, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Propane Dryer Hookup
- Levels
- One
- Spa
- Bath
- Lot size
- 0.26 acres (11,325.6 sq ft)
- Pool
- None
- View
- Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- Year built
- 1965
- Parking
- Driveway, Gravel, Gated, Pull Through, Rv Hook Ups, Rv Access Parking, On Street, Unpaved
- Area
- MNTC - Mountain Center
- County
- Riverside
- Community features
- Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Lake, Mountainous, Rural, Valley, Water Sports
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 34
- Listed
- 2026-05-20
- Terms
- Submit
- Parcel #
- 568093003
- MLS #
- TR26101917
