5-bedroom Craftsman compound on a double lot with an income-producing attached apartment, city-approved plans for a two-car garage with ADU, and a 45-foot redwood deck with direct views of Chair 10 at Snow Summit. Short term rental - eligible and purpose-built for it: 5 private bedrooms with no shared walls including attached efficiency with separate entrance.The main house is built entirely of old-growth redwood. Each bedroom sits on a separate level with no shared walls. The centerpiece is a hand-crafted knotty pine great room with exposed beam ceilings, a fireplace, and wraparound forest views. The attached effieciency has its own entrance, kitchen nook, gas wall heater, and bathroom, allowing independent use or separate rental.Outside, a newly sanded and stained 45-foot covered redwood front deck faces the ski runs. A new composite back deck with Adirondack seating is enclosed by a fully fenced, level yard among old-growth pines. The vintage single-car garage with loft sits at street level.Recent upgrades include new Shaw carpeting, new interior and exterior paint, a remodeled bathroom with marble vanity and glass-enclosed shower, new Electrolux washer/dryer (5-year transferable warranty), and new stainless appliances. Gas heating stays on during power outages protecting the plumbing.Watch the New Year's torch parade and Fourth of July fireworks from the front deck. Walking distance to shuttle parking, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, Rathbun Creek Trail, the golf course, and village restaurants. Double lot creates significant expansion potential.
For sale
Listed by: Everhome Realty, Inc.
$525,000
42795 Cougar Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
5beds
1,508sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
10,201 Square Feet Lot
$511,000 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days |
- 944 |
- 57 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Bartels DRE #01884368 admin@everhome.io,
Everhome Realty, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: V1-37035
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Loading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Pantry
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central, Ductless, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Stacked
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Wood Product Walls, Walk-In Pantry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,508 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two,Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,201 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Level, Sprinklers None
Details
- Additional parcels included: Lot 148.This is sold with lots 147 and 148Plans approved for a 2 car garage with 400 SF ADU.
- Parcel number: 2328455130000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Water Sports, Fishing
Location
- Region: Big Bear Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,898
- Annual tax amount: $4,755
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Cal Vet Loan,FHA 203(b),FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,Government Loan,Submit,USDA Loan,VA Loan,VA No Loan
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer
Estimated market value
$511,000
$485,000 - $537,000
$2,590/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000-4.5%$348/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #V1-37035 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  CRMLS Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $550,000+104.1%$365/sqft |
Source: Home Bay #OC19127264 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2014 | Sold | $269,500-30.7%$179/sqft |
Source:  Mountain Resort Communities AOR #2141596 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2008 | Listing removed | $389,000$258/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #272736 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2008 | Listed for sale | $389,000+177.9%$258/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #272736 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2001 | Sold | $140,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,755 +3.5% | $323,898 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,594 +3.6% | $317,547 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,436 +4.7% | $311,320 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,237 +3.1% | $305,216 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,111 -1.1% | $299,232 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,156 +2.4% | $296,164 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,057 +3.4% | $290,356 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,923 +2.6% | $284,663 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,822 | $279,082 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,822 +2.2% | $273,610 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,740 +0.8% | $269,500 +56.6% |
| 2014 | $3,709 | $172,091 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $171,313 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $167,954 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $164,661 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $163,430 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $163,818 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $160,606 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $157,457 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $154,370 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $151,343 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $148,375 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $145,656 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,800 -3.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $148,430 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $145,519 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92315
Nearby schools
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- 4/10North Shore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Big Bear Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Big Bear High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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