About This Home

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 52895 Big Rock Rd in Idyllwild, CA is listed for $1,495,000 ($1,885 per sqft). Built in 1969, the home offers 793 sqft of living space on a 0.56 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1969
  • 0.56 acre lot

Property Details

1969

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

THE DONALDSON FUTURO | A RARE PIECE OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, this extraordinary 1969 Futuro is one of the rarest residential structures in America. Designed as a portable, prefabricated dwelling that could famously be transported (even by helicopter) the Futuro's unmistakable elliptical form, sc

ulptural profile & Space Age aesthetic have made it an internationally recognized icon of experimental architecture. Approximately 26'4" in diameter & 13'2" high, this remarkable structure encompasses approximately 793/sq ft and weighs approx 11,900 lbs.

Constructed of reinforced fiberglass-polyester plastic, it represents a bold intersection of design, engineering & technology. Extensively restored inside & out, the Donaldson Futuro is in excellent condition, retaining the integrity of its original 1969 design, workmanship & materials.

LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, it is formally recognized as the DONALDSON FUTURO by the National Park Service & State of California, honoring the owners' extraordinary restoration & preservation efforts. An exceptional opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind architectural treasure.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,996/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,081
Interest$6,478
Insurance$436

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

52895 Big Rock Rd

Idyllwild, CA 92549

Pine Cove

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Air Conditioning, Flooring- Carpet, Flooring- Vinyl, Furnished- Yes

Exterior Features

Views, Snowplow Friendly, Out Buildings

Property Details

Heating

Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Oven- Electric, Cooktop- Electric, Refrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 52895 Big Rock Rd is listed at $1,495,000 ($1,885/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,996 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1969, 0.56 acre lot. Interior Features: Air Conditioning, Flooring- Carpet, Flooring- Vinyl, Furnished- Yes. Exterior Features: Views, Snowplow Friendly, Out Buildings.

This property is listed by Tim McTavish.

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Tim McTavish

License 01434731

Agent at Hom Real Estate Group, Inc.

Listed by Hom Real Estate Group, Inc. · Broker phone: 9495541222 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 2011555· Source: Idyllwild MLS· 21 days on PropertySimple

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52895 Big Rock Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549

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