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52895 Big Rock Road

Idyllwild, CA 92549
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
0 Bath
square feet
793 Ft²
$7,341
Est. Monthly

About This Property

THE DONALDSON FUTURO | A RARE PIECE OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, California, the Donaldson Futuro is an extraordinary example of 20th-century visionary architecture and one of the rarest residential structures in America. Designed as a portable, prefabricated dwelling, the Futuro was conceived as a futuristic home that could be transported to virtually any destination--famously even by helicopter. Its unmistakable elliptical form, sculptural profile, & Space Age aesthetic have made the Futuro an internationally recognized icon of experimental architecture. Measuring approximately 26 feet 4 inches in diameter and 13 feet 2 inches high, this remarkable structure encompasses approximately 793/sq ft & weighs approx 11,900 pounds. Constructed of reinforced fiberglass-polyester plastic, the Futuro represents a bold intersection of design, engineering, technology, & popular culture at the dawn of the Space Age. The innovative design was intended to challenge conventional ideas about what a home could be, creating a portable, self-contained environment that remains visually & architecturally captivating more than five decades later. The Futuro has been extensively restored inside & out and is in excellent condition, retaining the integrity of its original 1969 design, workmanship, materials, setting, feeling, & association. Its preservation is particularly significant because so few original Futuros survive, making this property an exceptionally rare opportunity for collectors, preservationists, architects, designers, & those drawn to truly one-of-a-kind places. LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES & is formally recognized as the DONALDSON FUTURO by the National Park Service & the State of California, honoring the owners for their extraordinary restoration & preservation efforts. Their dedication helped save this fragile and culturally significant resource while raising awareness of the surviving family of Futuro homes around the world. The Donaldson Futuro stands as an important example of the preservation of experimental architecture & the remarkable design optimism of the late 1960s. More than a residence, this is a preserved artifact of architectural innovation & American design history. Set within the natural beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, the property offers a rare convergence of art, architecture, history, and place. Few opportunities exist to own one.  Now is your chance!!
Unit Size
793 Ft²
Days on Market
19 days
Land Size
0.56 acres
Price per sqft
$1,885
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
2008

Listed By

Timothy McTavish
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

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Last updated: 5 days ago (CRMLS #219153852PS)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 6, 2026 Listed by Desert Sotheby's International Realty $1,495,000
Listed by Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Parking Details
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking Spaces: 5
Interior Details
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, BedroomOnMainLevel
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Carpet
Laundry Features: None
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 793
Square Footage Source: $0
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built: 1969
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Other
Lot Size Area: 24394
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.56
Lot Size Square Feet: 24394
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
Heating Type: Electric
Sewer : Septic Tank

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 2008
  • Effective Year Built: 2008
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 1
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 7
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24,394
  • Total Building Area: 833
  • Gross Building Area: 833
  • Building Area: 793
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 793
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 2
  • Water Service: 6

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PINE COVE NO 6 AMENDED
  • Land Acres: 0000000560
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 20
  • State Land Use Code: R01
  • Legal Description 1: .56 ACRES M/L IN POR LOT 1 MB 208/094 PINE COVE NO 6 AMENDED

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Hemet Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 044405

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1A20000

Geography

  • Parcel: 559-211-046
  • Lot: 1
  • Municipality: HEMET UNIFIED
  • Latitude: 33.7548
  • Longitude: -116.738

    Address

  • Full Address: 52895 Big Rock Dr
  • Address - House Number: 52895
  • Address - Street Name: Big Rock
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Idyllwild
  • Zip Code: 92549

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 793
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $211,054
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 071-304

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2002
  • Valuation Date: Jan 31, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 462,445
  • High Value: 555,032
  • Low Value: 369,858

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $305,550

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $167,186
  • Assessed Land Value: $97,428
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $69,758
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 52895 Big Rock Road built and last sold?
The property at 52895 Big Rock Road was built in 2008 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 52895 Big Rock Road is $1,447,744.
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