Backing directly to the National Forest, this beautifully remodeled Moonridge retreat offers the privacy, updates, and location buyers are looking for. Thoughtfully enjoyed as both a successful Airbnb and a personal mountain getaway, the home has received over $60,000 in improvements since purchase, including a new deck, freshly painted interior and exterior, new paved driveway and apron, updated kitchen and bathrooms, new appliances, a new main water supply line, upgraded 50-amp electrical panel, EV charger, hot tub, low-maintenance turf, and professionally designed planters and landscaping. Inside, you'll love the modern finishes and open, inviting feel, while outside you'll enjoy relaxing in the spa with the National Forest as your backyard. Located just minutes from Bear Mountain Ski Resort, the golf course, the Alpine Zoo, and within walking distance to the shops and restaurants of downtown Moonridge, this turnkey mountain escape is ready to be enjoyed.
For sale
Listed by: RE/MAX BIG BEAR • RACHAEL SMITH • Contact: rachaelsmithrealestate@gmail.com
$434,900
42855 Willow Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
2beds
624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$419,700 Zestimate®
$697/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 23 days |
- 609 |
- 49 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
RACHAEL SMITH DRE #01923537 rachaelsmithrealestate@gmail.com,
RE/MAX BIG BEAR
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: IG26160914
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Boat, RV Access/Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2328486120000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Mountainous, Near National Forest
Location
- Region: Big Bear Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $697/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $379,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,347
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$419,700
Estimated sales range
$399,000 - $441,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,870/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $434,900+14.5%$697/sqft |
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| 10/29/2024 | Sold | $379,900-2.3%$609/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Pending sale | $389,000$623/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Contingent | $389,000$623/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $389,000$623/sqft |
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| 8/30/2024 | Listing removed | $389,000-2.5%$623/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Price change | $399,000-0.2%$639/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $399,900-3.6%$641/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/10/2024 | Price change | $415,000-3.5%$665/sqft |
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| 6/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $429,900+115%$689/sqft |
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| 2/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2020 | Listing removed | $1,400$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,400$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2016 | Sold | $200,000+153.2%$321/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/1998 | Sold | $79,000$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,347 +46.3% | $379,900 +66.9% |
| 2024 | $3,655 +4.2% | $227,566 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,507 +5.4% | $223,104 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,327 +3.5% | $218,729 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,214 -0.7% | $214,440 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,237 +2.3% | $212,242 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,164 +3.4% | $208,080 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,060 +2.8% | $204,000 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,977 | $200,000 +99.5% |
| 2016 | $2,977 +57.5% | $100,262 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,890 +0.9% | $98,756 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,873 | $96,821 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $96,383 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,493 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $92,640 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,948 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $92,167 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $90,360 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $88,589 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,852 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $85,149 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $83,479 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,949 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,342 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,767 -1.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $80,070 |
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Neighborhood: 92315
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Shore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Big Bear Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Big Bear High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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