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  • $399,000

    42959 Fern Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

    2beds
    796sqft
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    $2,639/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    2,500 Square Feet Lot
    $382,800 Zestimate®
    $501/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Offered fully furnishedSpacious loft aboveHighly desirable floor planMain-level bedroom
    This beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated A-frame cabin captures everything buyers love about mountain living. Featuring a highly desirable floor plan with a main-level bedroom and spacious loft above, it offers greater functionality than many traditional A-frame designs. Offered fully furnished, including dishes, small appliances, and some décor, this turnkey retreat is ready for immediate enjoyment from day one. Pride of ownership shines throughout, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a cleaner, better-cared-for cabin anywhere. Outside, enjoy a large front deck perfect for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or entertaining beneath the pines. The terraced backyard features an inviting patio area and is completely fenced, providing a safe space for children and pets to play. The low-maintenance lot offers easy upkeep while still providing the beauty of a forested setting, surrounded by the towering pines that make Moonridge so desirable. Additional storage is abundant, with generous space beneath both the deck and the cabin. Ideally located just minutes from Bear Mountain Ski Resort, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Bear Mountain Golf Course, and the popular Moonridge Corridor with its restaurants, coffee shops, and local attractions. Grocery stores and everyday conveniences are also nearby. Whether you're looking for a personal mountain getaway, a full-time residence, or an investment opportunity, this charming cabin delivers exceptional value in one of Big Bear Lake's most sought-after neighborhoods. Competitively priced and loaded with appeal, this Moonridge gem is one you won't want to miss.
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    Listed by:

    Candy Hallstead,

    Vista Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR,MLS#: 32601806MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Big Bear Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Loft
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Loft
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: One
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 796
      • Total interior livable area: 796 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage, Parking Space(s)
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
      • Exterior features: Concrete Driveway, Deck, Landscaping, Patio
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      • Frontage length: 25,25
      Lot
      • Size: 2,500 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 25 x 100
      • Topography: Sloping
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0310275110000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: A-Frame
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stick Built
      • Foundation: Perimeter Wall, Raised
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1979

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Connected
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Big Bear Lake

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $501/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $306,563
      • Annual tax amount: $4,572
      • Date on market: 8/3/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 14 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,FHA
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $382,800

        $364,000 - $402,000

        $2,017/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Listed for sale$399,000+74.2%$501/sqft
        Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32601806 Report a problem
        9/27/2007Sold$229,000-13.6%$288/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/19/2005Sold$265,000+170.4%$333/sqft
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        10/30/2000Sold$98,000+30.7%$123/sqft
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        10/27/1997Sold$75,000$94/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,572 +3.5%$306,563 +2%
        2024$4,417 +3.7%$300,552 +2%
        2023$4,260 +4.8%$294,659 +2%
        2022$4,065 +3.1%$288,881 +2%
        2021$3,942 +5.6%$283,216 +10%
        2020$3,733 +3.1%$257,500 +3%
        2019$3,619 +8.4%$250,000 +8.7%
        2018$3,338 +14.7%$230,000 +18.7%
        2017$2,910 $193,700 +5%
        2016$2,910 +4.3%$184,500 +2.5%
        2015$2,789 +1.5%$180,000 -18.3%
        2014$2,747 $220,300 +10%
        2013-- $200,260
        2012-- $200,260 +2%
        2011-- $196,334 +3.1%
        2010-- $190,400 -8%
        2009-- $207,000 -9.6%
        2008-- $229,000 -15.2%
        2007-- $270,198 +2%
        2006-- $264,900 +150%
        2005-- $105,940 +2%
        2004-- $103,863 +1.9%
        2003-- $101,959 +2%
        2002-- $99,960 +2%
        2001-- $98,000 +25.8%
        2000-- $77,916
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92315

        Getting around

        12 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        2 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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