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San Jacinto Mountain Community

Houses in Mountain Center, CA

Welcome to Mountain Center, a tiny San Jacinto Mountains community at the junction of the Pines to Palms Highway and Route 243, home to Lake Hemet.

Mountain Center is an unincorporated community in the San Jacinto Mountains of western Riverside County, California, set within the southern reaches of the San Bernardino National Forest. It occupies a strategic point in the mountain road network, centered on the junction of State Route 74, the scenic Pines to Palms Highway, and State Route 243, which climbs north toward Idyllwild. The community lies just north of Lake Hemet and roughly midway between the city of Hemet on the west and Palm Desert in the Coachella Valley to the east. The community is tiny by any measure, with a population of about 66 residents spread across a little under two square miles. It is less a town than a mountain crossroads: a scattering of homes, a few local businesses, and a gateway to the surrounding forest. Its elevation of over 4,500 feet gives it a cool, pine-and-oak mountain environment and, in winter, occasional snow, a marked departure from the desert climate only a short drive downhill. Mountain Center's history is tied to the highway that defines it. The Pines to Palms Highway was built in phases beginning in the 1920s and largely completed by the 1930s, opening a vital east-west corridor from Hemet through the mountains to the Coachella Valley. The junction with Route 243 made Mountain Center a natural stopping point and service location for travelers, a role it retains as a waypoint between the desert and the mountain communities of Idyllwild and Pine Cove. The community's signature feature is Lake Hemet, a mountain reservoir that is among Southern California's most popular destinations for camping and fishing, surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the San Jacinto range. The lake and the surrounding national forest draw a steady flow of campers, anglers, and hikers through Mountain Center, giving the tiny community an outsized recreational presence. For those considering a home here, Mountain Center offers true mountain seclusion and immediate access to forest and lake recreation, with the amenities of Idyllwild nearby and both Hemet and the Palm Springs area within about an hour's drive. It suits buyers seeking a cabin, a retreat, or a quiet full-time mountain residence rather than suburban convenience.

Population 66
County Riverside County
Active Listings 152
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Mountain Center in?

Mountain Center is an unincorporated community in western Riverside County, California, located within the San Jacinto Mountains and the southern portion of the San Bernardino National Forest, just north of Lake Hemet and south of Idyllwild.

What is Mountain Center known for?

Mountain Center is known for its location in the San Jacinto Mountains and as the home of Lake Hemet, a popular destination for camping, fishing, and hiking. It sits at the junction of the Pines to Palms Highway and State Route 243.

How far is Mountain Center from Hemet and Palm Desert?

Mountain Center lies roughly midway between Hemet and Palm Desert, with each about an hour's drive away via the Pines to Palms Highway. The mountain community of Idyllwild is just to the north along State Route 243.

Is Mountain Center near Idyllwild?

Yes, Mountain Center sits just south of Idyllwild, a well-known mountain town in the San Jacinto Mountains. The two communities are connected by State Route 243, and Idyllwild provides the nearest shops, restaurants, and services.

What is the population of Mountain Center?

Mountain Center is very small, with a population of about 66 residents according to the 2020 census. It is a scattered mountain community rather than a town with a commercial center, and most services are found in nearby Idyllwild or in Hemet and Palm Desert.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 3
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $795,000 -29.3%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $334
schedule Avg Days on Market 127
sell Homes Sold 11
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 95.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 12.1

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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039 homes for saleMedian sale$295K1 sale in the last 90 days
0000021 homes for saleMedian sale$370KPer sq ft$199 sales in the last 90 days
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111111 home for saleMedian sale$295K
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227401 home for saleMedian sale$315KPer sq ft$2643 sales in the last 90 days
483121 home for saleMedian sale$317KPer sq ft$166133 sales in the last 90 days
759641 home for saleMedian sale$205KPer sq ft$1151 sale in the last 90 days
760631 home for saleMedian sale$495KPer sq ft$190254 sales in the last 90 days
777601 home for saleMedian sale$129.4KPer sq ft$3101 sale in the last 90 days
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36423 Tool Box Springs For Sale
$898,000
36423 Tool Box SpringsMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2048 sqft
  • Built 2017
  • OC26169448
Compass
59359 Donna Mae Place For Sale
$399,000
59359 Donna Mae PlaceMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1080 sqft
  • Built 1976
  • 219150383DA
Bennion Deville Homes
37030 Tool Box Springs Road For Sale
$1,979,000
37030 Tool Box Springs RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 4 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3790 sqft
  • Built 1979
  • 26854917PS
GDW Realty
70053 Sonora Road For Sale
$635,000
70053 Sonora RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1968 sqft
  • Built 2007
  • 219150119DA
Radius Agent Realty
69345 Buckthorn For Rent
$3,200
69345 BuckthornMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2508 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • TR26148349
Priority Real Estate & Lending
61579 Sun Terrace For Sale
$650,000
61579 Sun TerraceMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2001 sqft
  • Built 1959
  • 219149996PS
Sotheby's International Realty
59317 State Highway 74 For Sale
$479,000
59317 State Highway 74Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1200 sqft
  • Built 1985
  • IV26143883
KJ Realty Group Inc.
58111 Bonita Vista Road For Sale
$3,500,000
58111 Bonita Vista RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 4 bd
  • 5 ba
  • 4000 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • SW25077009
Paradise Corner Realty
61740 Rancho Road #235 For Sale
$282,000
61740 Rancho Road #235Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2420 sqft
  • Built 1981
  • OC26139667
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70041 Linda Vista Road For Sale
$285,000
70041 Linda Vista RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 600 sqft
  • Built 1963
  • 219149631DA
Coldwell Banker Realty
35849 Butterfly Peak Road For Sale
$1,999,000
35849 Butterfly Peak RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 6 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 4799 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 26669947
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36350 Butterfly Peak For Sale
$950,000
36350 Butterfly PeakMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3064 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • OC26077925
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59307 Courtesy Drive For Sale
$435,000
59307 Courtesy DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1367 sqft
  • Built 1965
  • TR26101917
Homecoin.com
59341 Courtesy Drive For Sale
$499,000
59341 Courtesy DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1354 sqft
  • Built 1976
  • 219147890DA
Idyllwild Realty
35290 Butterfly Peak Road For Sale
$1,495,000
35290 Butterfly Peak RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 7 bd
  • 4.75 ba
  • 5011 sqft
  • Built 1977
  • 219147883DA
Hilltop Realty
56375 Bighorn Drive For Sale
$1,775,000
56375 Bighorn DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3735 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • 219146365DA
Bennion Deville Homes
60300 Chalet Drive For Sale
$395,000
60300 Chalet DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2280 sqft
  • Built 1979
  • 219146499PS
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
59302 Donna Mae Place For Sale
$379,000
59302 Donna Mae PlaceMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1080 sqft
  • Built 1953
  • 26697111PS
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69345 Buckthorn For Sale
$549,000
69345 BuckthornMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2508 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • OC26035236
Compass
60240 Juniper For Sale
$1,289,000
60240 JuniperMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1375 sqft
  • Built 2008
  • IG26036860
NATALIE WILSON REAL ESTATE SERVICES
67079 Ribbonwood Drive For Sale
$925,000
67079 Ribbonwood DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 4 bd
  • 3.75 ba
  • 3739 sqft
  • Built 1977
  • 219140533DA
Vista Sotheby's International
60766 Table Mountain Road For Sale
$898,000
60766 Table Mountain RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 4 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3746 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • 219140261DA
Compass
60425 Santa Rosa Road For Sale
$785,000
60425 Santa Rosa RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 5 bd
  • 2.75 ba
  • 2719 sqft
  • Built 1993
  • 219150815DA
Re/Max Desert Properties
60164 Devils Ladder Road For Sale
$1,075,000
60164 Devils Ladder RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 2103 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 25560851PS
Charles Estates
57425 Palm Seco Circle For Rent
$28,000
57425 Palm Seco CircleMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 10 bd
  • 11 ba
  • 10885 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • 25503289
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