Mountain Center Real Estate

Nestled in the heart of Riverside County, Mountain Center is a hidden gem that embodies the serene beauty of Southern California. This charming community, perched at an elevation of approximately 3,200 feet, offers breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the surrounding wilderness. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, Mountain Center is the ideal retreat for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The area boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, with hiking trails that meander through lush forests and scenic vistas, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re exploring the nearby Idyllwild and its quaint shops or enjoying a leisurely drive through the picturesque mountain roads, Mountain Center provides endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation.

In addition to its stunning landscapes, Mountain Center is home to a close-knit community that values a slower pace of life. Residents enjoy the warmth of small-town charm, where neighbors become friends and local events foster a sense of belonging. The area is also conveniently located near larger towns, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

For those considering a move, Mountain Center offers a variety of real estate options, from cozy cabins to spacious family homes, all surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature. If you’re looking for a place that combines tranquility, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming community, Mountain Center might just be the perfect place to call home. Discover the magic of this enchanting location today!

Newest Listings in Mountain Center

$97,500

219150766DA MLS

Build Your Custom Dream Home with ZERO Down!Seize this rare opportunity to own a fully fenced 1-acre parcel boasting spectacular mountain views, ready for your vision. With a private well and electricity already onsite, the groundwork is laid for your perfect retreat. Best of all, take advantage of exclusive zero-down-payment financing that covers BOTH the land and your custom home construction! (See attached brochure in the documents tab for qualifying details).Located just a scenic 25-minute drive above downtown Palm Desert, this idyllic property offers the ultimate escape. Enjoy temperatures averaging 20 degrees cooler than the Coachella Valley, stunning sunsets, and occasional winter snowscapes. The lush, indigenous landscape is dotted with rare native pinyon pines and manzanita that burst into color each spring.Wal-Mart now delivers groceries and items to this area within a few hours ordering, FREE OF CHARGE (with membership.)Modern conveniences meet mountain tranquility here. Benefit from incredibly low-cost power through the Anza Electric non-profit co-op, plus affordable high-speed internet access.Bonus: A well-maintained 33-foot Eclipse travel trailer is available for an additional $14,500--providing a comfortable basecamp to live in while you build your dream home.This is an incredible value and a rare find. Call today for a private tour or more details!

63330 Jeraboa Road, Mountain Center

$25,000

219150756PS MLS

Build your dream home on this beautiful 1-acre parcel in the desirable Alpine Village neighborhood of Mountain Center. Surrounded by custom homes, this property offers stunning mountain views, fresh alpine air, and the beauty of all four seasons. Spend your days exploring nearby hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, and the San Bernardino National Forest, then unwind under breathtaking sunsets and star-filled skies. Electricity is available nearby, making it even easier to bring your vision to life. Located just a scenic 25-minute drive from the shopping, dining, and entertainment of El Paseo in Palm Desert, this property offers the perfect blend of peaceful mountain living and everyday convenience. Whether you're planning a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, this is a wonderful place to create something truly‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ special.

529 Saint Bernard Drive, Mountain Center

$25,000

219150754PS MLS

Picture yourself waking up to crisp mountain air, beautiful mountain views, and ending your evenings under some of the brightest star-filled skies you've ever seen. This beautiful 1-acre lot at 217 Chalet Dr in Mountain Center is the perfect place to build your dream home or mountain retreat. Enjoy all four seasons, peaceful surroundings, beautiful custom homes nearby, and the freedom of no HOA. Just 25 minutes from the shopping and dining of El Paseo, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of convenience and peaceful mountain living.The property includes existing structures and what appears to be a water storage tank. These improvements are included and are being sold strictly as is. The owner has never maintained them, makes no representations regarding their condition, and no value has been assigned to them--the price reflects the land only.Come see it for yourself... you just might fall in love with mountain living.

217 Chalet Drive, Mountain Center

$25,000

219150753PS MLS

Welcome to your own slice of mountain paradise! This beautiful 1-acre lot at 214 Chalet Dr is where fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, and unforgettable sunsets become part of your everyday life. Build the home you've always dreamed of and enjoy all four seasons, peaceful mornings, beautiful custom homes nearby, and dazzling star-filled skies at night. With no HOA and just a short drive to Palm Desert and El Paseo, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. If you've been dreaming about slowing down, soaking in nature, and creating a place to truly call your own... this is it.

214 Chalet Drive, Mountain Center

$11,500

IG26160966 MLS

Discover the potential of not one, but two parcels of land, including a desirable corner lot being sold right next to this parcel (636082006); offering endless possibilities to create your private getaway or forever home. Zoned **R-1**, this property allows for a single-family residence and approved home-based uses such as a beauty shop or daycare, making it ideal for both living and business opportunities. Enjoy country-style living with room for approximately 4–5 horses or chickens, giving you the freedom to build the lifestyle you've always wanted. Whether you're looking to invest, build, or start a home-based business, this unique property is packed with opportunity and offered at an incredible price that's hard to beat. Seller prefers to sell both parcels today, bring me an offer!

APN 636082005, Mountain Center

$11,500

IG26160922 MLS

Discover the potential of not one, but two parcels of land, including this desirable corner lot, offering endless possibilities to create your private getaway or forever home. Seller prefers to sell both parcels together (636082005). Zoned **R-1**, this property allows for a single-family residence and approved home-based uses such as a beauty shop or daycare, making it ideal for both living and business opportunities. Enjoy country-style living with room for approximately 4–5 horses or chickens, giving you the freedom to build the lifestyle you've always wanted. Whether you're looking to invest, build, or start a home-based business, this unique property is packed with opportunity and offered at an incredible price that's hard to beat.

APN 636082006, Mountain Center

$87,000

219150546DA MLS

Don't miss this opportunity own a gorgeous property in the beautiful Pinyon Crest area.

10 Pinyon Bowl Rd, Mountain Center

$399,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 219150383DA MLS

Charming one level home sits in the sought after Thomas Mountain Village area of Garner Valley. The open floor plan features a spacious kitchen and a cozy brick fireplace as the living rooms centerpiece. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the main house. The detached garage offers exciting flexibility with its own full bath, it's easily converted into a guest house, studio or private retreat. A covered overhang extends creating a charming covered porch ideal for outdoor seating, a shade spot for outdoor dining to relax or to simply enjoy the mountain air.A generous backyard framed by mature trees offers a private tranquil patio sitting area-an inviting extension of indoor living for al fresco dining or quiet mountain retreats

59359 Donna Mae Place, Mountain Center

$1,275,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ OC26152947 MLS

A horse lover’s paradise where exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design and 4.82 usable acres come together behind an impressive private gated entrance. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully designed, this single level custom home offers 2,814 square feet with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. The flexible floor plan includes a private guest suite, home office or potential ADU-style space with its own full bathroom, air conditioning and separate entrance, providing an ideal setup for guests, extended family or working from home. Inside, alder cabinetry and doors, custom distressed pine flooring and two Regency wood burning stoves create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious kitchen features an oversized butcher block island, double ovens and a walk in pantry. The primary suite includes a walk in closet, dual sinks and a jetted tub. A large mudroom, laundry room with sink and three car garage with its own half bathroom complete the practical and well planned layout. Designed for the equestrian lifestyle, the property features a 1,850 square foot Castlebrook barn with water and electricity, three stalls with the ability to add a fourth, plus separate hay, tack and workshop rooms. Three fenced pastures with automatic non-freezing waterers and a round pen make the property ready for horses from day one. Mature sequoias, flowering roses and established landscaping provide privacy and beauty throughout the grounds. Additional amenities include RV parking with water and electric hookups, a whole house Generac generator, tankless water heater and an owned 500 gallon propane tank. This rare Mountain Center property offers the space, infrastructure and craftsmanship needed to enjoy a true equestrian lifestyle without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

60021 Hop Patch Spring, Mountain Center

$17,900

260017146SD MLS

With broad views toward the Santa Rosa Mountains, San Jacinto Mountains, Coachella Valley, and distant desert ridges, this mountain getaway is 200’ x 230’ and offers a great opportunity for someone looking for plenty of space to place a manufactured home, build a custom home, vacation getaway, mountain home with a work shop in back, cabin-style retreat, or even an off-grid setup. Nearby homes in the Pinyon Pines and Alpine Village area demonstrate the appeal of this type of lifestyle, including properties using private septic systems, propane, solar, private wells, and water storage tanks supplied through water hauling services where municipal water is not available. Electric service is provided in the broader Pinyon Pines area by Anza Electric Cooperative, although a buyer should independently verify the cost and feasibility of extending power directly to the parcel. For water, a buyer can investigate drilling a well or setting up a private water-storage tank with hauled water deliveries. A septic system would be required because public sewer service is not available in this rural area. Along with pinyon pines and California junipers, the property also contains many lower woody plants including desert or mountain scrub oak, sagebrush-type shrubs, rabbitbrush, ephedra / Mormon tea, buckwheat and yucca. The nearby Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and Pinyon Trail area provide excellent hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and outdoor recreation. Purchase this affordable Southern California mountain-desert homesite today.

Buckthorn, Mountain Center

$39,500

OC26151431 MLS

Tucked at the end of a quiet cul de sac in Pinyon Crest, this level 1 acre parcel offers panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and Toro Peak, plus the rare benefit of backing directly to the San Jacinto National Forest. Sitting above 4,000 feet, the property is surrounded by mature pinyon pines, native high desert landscape, open skies, and miles of natural beauty. Hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing begin right outside your future front door. The lot fronts a private road with utilities available at the street, electricity access, and a private community water source. Septic installation will be required. The HOA maintains the private roads and community wells, helping protect the infrastructure and accessibility of the neighborhood. Design a custom mountain retreat, full time residence, weekend getaway, or hold the land as a long term investment. With privacy, elevation, national forest access, and Palm Desert only approximately 20 minutes away, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy mountain living without giving up convenient access to the desert.

1 Sonora, Mountain Center

$1,979,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 26854917PS MLS

Experience exceptional country living on this spectacular 5+ acre equestrian estate in the heart of Garner Valley. One of the first homesites ever sold in the community, this premier property backs directly onto acres of protected community open space and scenic riding trails. Surrounded by majestic ponderosa pines, breathtaking mountain views, your own private lake with a sandy beach, and a charming Zen playhouse with a viewing deck, the property feels like your own private park! The beautifully remodeled, energy-efficient 3,790-square-foot home has been thoughtfully updated throughout and features four en-suite bedrooms, including two luxurious primary suites, one on the main level and one upstairs. Gorgeous timber-look tile flooring, custom wood craftsmanship, quality finishes, exceptional lighting and abundant natural light create an inviting blend of elegance and comfort. The gourmet kitchen, featuring premium appliances, all recently replaced, flows seamlessly into an office area, casual dining space, and welcoming family room, making it the heart of the home for both everyday living and entertaining. Additional highlights include three fireplaces, elegant formal living and dining rooms, a gracious foyer accessed through the attached porte-cochere, and an approximately 850-square-foot bonus building that can serve as a garage, fitness studio, home office, workshop, artist's studio, or future ADU (subject to approvals). A double-gated curved driveway creates a memorable entrance to this exceptional estate. Outdoor living is equally inviting and impressive, with more than 2,500 square feet of Brazilian slate patios surrounding a private, fully fenced courtyard complete with a spa, mature landscaping, and a whole-house audio system. It is the perfect setting for entertaining or simply enjoying the peace and beauty of the surrounding landscape. Offered fully furnished, this exceptional turnkey estate includes virtually everything needed to enjoy and maintain the property from day one, including furnishings, equipment, tools, and recreational amenities. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, allowing the next owner to move in and immediately embrace the Garner Valley lifestyle while also offering excellent short-term rental potential (subject to local regulations and permitting). New custom window blinds and years of meticulous maintenance reflect the pride of ownership throughout, while still leaving endless opportunities to personalize the estate. Designed for both horse enthusiasts and luxury living, the property features outstanding equestrian amenities, including a six-stall horse barn, two large paddocks, and direct access to miles of riding trails. A 900-square-foot RV garage and workshop provides exceptional flexibility for recreational vehicles, hobbies, storage, or creative pursuits, while the attached 300-square-foot caretaker's quarters or guest suite offers comfortable accommodations for visitors, extended family, or onsite assistance. Offering more than 6,000 square feet of improvements across multiple buildings, over five acres of usable land, exceptional privacy, and premier equestrian amenities, this one-of-a-kind estate presents a rare opportunity to create a luxury family compound, world-class horse property, or private mountain retreat. Lovingly maintained by the same owner for more than 25 years, every aspect of this remarkable property reflects extraordinary care and pride of ownership. Just 30 minutes from Palm Desert and Temecula Wine Country, this is a truly rare offering where luxury, nature, and equestrian living come together in unforgettable fashion.

37030 Tool Box Springs Road, Mountain Center

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