Welcome to your ideal Big Bear cabin retreat—where mountain charm, modern convenience, and unbeatable location come together. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious 7,620 sq ft lot and offers that classic cabin feel buyers are looking for, complete with a cozy brick fireplace—perfect for snowy evenings and year-round ambiance. Step outside to a fully fenced, flat backyard designed for both relaxation and play. There’s plenty of room for pets, kids, and entertaining, plus an additional storage shed for all your mountain gear. The property also features ample parking for multiple vehicles—an absolute must for hosting guests or accommodating short-term rental stays with ease. Thoughtful upgrades include an updated electrical panel and an electric vehicle charger, blending rustic charm with modern-day functionality. Ideally located within walking distance to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Rathbun Creek Trail, shuttle parking for the ski slopes, and the lively Moonridge Corridor filled with shops and restaurants—this home puts you right in the center of everything Big Bear has to offer. Currently set up as a successful short-term rental, this property presents a fantastic opportunity as a primary residence, weekend escape, or income-producing investment.
For sale
Listed by: RE/MAX BIG BEAR
$479,000
42697 Cougar Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
2beds
912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
7,620 Square Feet Lot
$461,200 Zestimate®
$525/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy brick fireplaceFully fenced flat backyardUpdated electrical panelElectric vehicle chargerAdditional storage shed
- 77 days |
- 73 |
- 3 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
SARAH BENSON DRE #02007307 yourmtnrealtor@gmail.com,
RE/MAX BIG BEAR
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: IG26082595
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Off Street, Paved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,620 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 2328374230000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts Other, See Remarks
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Water Sports
Location
- Region: Big Bear Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $525/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $519,568
- Annual tax amount: $6,500
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$461,200
$438,000 - $484,000
$1,857/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,000-0.2%$525/sqft |
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| 3/22/2021 | Sold | $480,000+6.9%$526/sqft |
Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32100003 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2021 | Contingent | $449,000$492/sqft |
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| 2/17/2021 | Pending sale | $449,000$492/sqft |
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| 2/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $449,000$492/sqft |
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| 1/10/2021 | Contingent | $449,000$492/sqft |
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| 1/10/2021 | Pending sale | $449,000$492/sqft |
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| 1/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $449,000+70.1%$492/sqft |
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| 8/22/2017 | Sold | $264,000-1.9%$289/sqft |
Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #3173061 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $269,000+18.5%$295/sqft |
Source: VanHutchHomes - Powered By Big Block Realty #3173061 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2016 | Sold | $227,000+4.1%$249/sqft |
Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #2160406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2012 | Listing removed | $875$1/sqft |
Source: All Mountain Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2012 | Listed for rent | $875$1/sqft |
Source: All Mountain Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2004 | Sold | $218,000+14.1%$239/sqft |
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| 5/23/2003 | Sold | $191,000+37.4%$209/sqft |
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| 1/4/2002 | Sold | $139,000+11.2%$152/sqft |
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| 5/2/2001 | Sold | $125,000$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,500 -1.5% | $519,568 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,596 +2.8% | $509,380 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,415 +3.8% | $499,392 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,177 +59.2% | $489,600 +76.4% |
| 2021 | $3,881 -1% | $277,512 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,920 +2.4% | $274,666 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,828 -0.5% | $269,280 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,846 +16% | $264,000 +14% |
| 2017 | $3,314 | $231,540 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $3,314 +2.7% | $225,500 +2.5% |
| 2015 | $3,226 +1.6% | $220,000 +23% |
| 2014 | $3,177 | $178,800 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $162,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $162,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $162,500 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $167,500 -8% |
| 2009 | -- | $182,000 -22.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $235,970 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $231,343 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $226,807 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $222,360 +14.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $194,566 +37.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $141,780 +11.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $127,399 +43.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $88,917 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $87,174 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92315
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Shore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Big Bear Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Big Bear High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
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- 42697 Cougar Rd
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