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San Jacinto Mountain Community

Lots & Land 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
100231 home for saleMedian sale$1M2 sales in the last 90 days
111111 home for saleMedian sale$295K
123451 home for saleMedian sale$295K
218501 home for saleMedian sale$145KPer sq ft$1275 sales in the last 90 days
227132 homes for saleMedian sale$565KPer sq ft$2744 sales in the last 90 days
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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Flat Branch Road For Sale
$139,000
Flat Branch RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219151651DA
Compass
Ave Encino For Sale
$80,000
Ave EncinoMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219151588DA
Coldwell Banker Realty
368 Palm Canyon Drive For Sale
$28,000
368 Palm Canyon DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • SW26173908
Paradise Corner Realty
Scenic Drive For Sale
$49,500
Scenic DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219151527DA
Moving Results Realty
61567 Sun Terrace For Sale
$89,900
61567 Sun TerraceMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219151046DA
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Mountain Park Road For Sale
$49,500
Mountain Park RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150889PS
Compass
Big Horn Drive For Sale
$169,000
Big Horn DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150804DA
Compass
63330 Jeraboa Road For Sale
$97,500
63330 Jeraboa RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150766DA
Moving Results Realty
214 Chalet Drive For Sale
$25,000
214 Chalet DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150753PS
Desert Sands Realty
529 Saint Bernard Drive For Sale
$25,000
529 Saint Bernard DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150756PS
Desert Sands Realty
217 Chalet Drive For Sale
$25,000
217 Chalet DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150754PS
Desert Sands Realty
APN 636082006 For Sale
$11,500
APN 636082006Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • IG26160922
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
APN  636082005 For Sale
$11,500
APN 636082005Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • IG26160966
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
10 Pinyon Bowl Rd For Sale
$87,000
10 Pinyon Bowl RdMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150546DA
Desert Sands Realty
Buckthorn For Sale
$17,900
BuckthornMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 260017146SD
Congress Realty, Inc
1 Sonora For Sale
$39,500
1 SonoraMountain Center, CA 92561
  • OC26151431
Compass
Materhorn For Sale
$23,500
MaterhornMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150074DA
Steve Welty & Associates Inc
64001 Palm Canyon For Sale
$20,000
64001 Palm CanyonMountain Center, CA 92561
  • DW26149054
LA Best Homes
1 Palm Canyon Drive For Sale
$15,000
1 Palm Canyon DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219149538DA
Real Brokerage Technologies
Palm Canyon Drive For Sale
$15,000
Palm Canyon DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219149537DA
Real Brokerage Technologies
Palace Drive For Sale
$24,000
Palace DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219149535DA
Real Brokerage Technologies
Devils Ladder For Sale
$160,000
Devils LadderMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219149493DA
Bennion Deville Homes
Chillon Hts For Sale
$25,000
Chillon HtsMountain Center, CA 92561
  • SW26125995
Steve Welty & Associates Inc
7 Carrizo Road For Sale
$155,000
7 Carrizo RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • SW26105737
Paradise Corner Realty
Scenic Drive For Sale
$55,000
Scenic DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219147880DA
Bennion Deville Homes
635271004 Palm Canyon Dr For Sale
$30,000
635271004 Palm Canyon DrMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219147682DA
Equity Union
636 Mountain Center For Sale
$495,000
636 Mountain CenterMountain Center, CA 92561
  • NDP2604069
ERA Ranch & Sea Realty
Near Chillon Heights For Sale
$17,000
Near Chillon HeightsMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 25510099
Equity Union
Rancho Road For Sale
$29,000
Rancho RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219146367DA
Desert Sands Realty
Carrizo Road For Sale
$150,000
Carrizo RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219146681DA
Coldwell Banker Realty
0 For Sale
$19,500
0Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • IV26077617
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CALIFORNIA REALTY
Juniper Road #Lot 18 For Sale
$85,000
Juniper Road #Lot 18Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • 24450059
Socalhomeshop Inc.
44230 Broken Wheel For Sale
$110,000
44230 Broken WheelMountain Center, CA 92561
  • IV26064507
JASON SHAWN MCINTYRE, BROKER
Chimney Rock For Sale
$110,000
Chimney RockMountain Center, CA 92561
  • OC26053931
Compass
1 Pipe Creek Road For Sale
$249,000
1 Pipe Creek RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • OC26053570
Compass
Eden For Sale
$30,000
EdenMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 23284647
Charles Estates
Lot 45 San Jacinto Road For Sale
$35,000
Lot 45 San Jacinto RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • OC26041190
Compass
Pozo Drive For Sale
$75,000
Pozo DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219143427DA
Emerge Home Services
Toro Vista Drive For Sale
$49,000
Toro Vista DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219143282DA
Idyllwild Realty
69850 Burlwood For Sale
$78,000
69850 BurlwoodMountain Center, CA 92561
  • SW26027253
United Community Realty, Inc
Glacier Pass For Sale
$37,500
Glacier PassMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219141947DA
Desert Sands Realty
1 Butterfly Peak Road For Sale
$195,000
1 Butterfly Peak RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219141481DA
Bennion Deville Homes
Bonita Vista Road For Sale
$575,000
Bonita Vista RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219150982DA
Hilltop Realty
Ribbonwood Drive For Sale
$120,000
Ribbonwood DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219141403DA
VYP Real Estate & Associates
Juniper Road #27 For Sale
$135,000
Juniper Road #27Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219140798DA
Bennion Deville Homes
13 Lot 13 Manzanita Road For Sale
$35,000
13 Lot 13 Manzanita RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219139445DA
Desert Pacific Properties
Waterwell Drive For Sale
$50,000
Waterwell DriveMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219139213DA
HomeSmart
Carrizo Road For Sale
$125,000
Carrizo RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219138988DA
Windermere Real Estate
Monte Rosa For Sale
$26,500
Monte RosaMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219138598DA
Re/Max Desert Properties
Monte Rosa For Sale
$27,500
Monte RosaMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219138597DA
Re/Max Desert Properties
Belvedere For Sale
$29,999
BelvedereMountain Center, CA 92561
  • 219135852DA
Desert Sands Realty
Butterfly Peak Rd. For Sale
$325,000
Butterfly Peak Rd.Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • SW25142741
Coldwell Banker Realty
60833 Table Mountain Rd For Sale
$895,000
60833 Table Mountain RdMountain Center, CA 92561
  • NDP2408244
Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty
2 Goldshot Creek Road For Sale
$288,000
2 Goldshot Creek RoadMountain Center, CA 92561
  • SW22171999
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