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  • $797,800

    42991 Fern Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

    5beds
    2,304sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1971
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $797,800 Zestimate®
    $346/sqft
    $4,398 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $797,800

    $750,000 - $846,000

    $4,398/mo

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    What's special

    Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated cabin in one of Big Bear's most desirable locations and successful rental areas! This cabin features 2,300 sq ft with 3 updated bathrooms and kitchen. The owners did a beautiful job of updating this spacious yet cozy little piece of heaven in Big Bear with new flooring and paint inside/out. It is currently serving as their vacation home and operating as a successful STR currently licensed for 12 guests and 4 vehicles. This home offers 3 good size bedrooms upstairs with an open floor plan that boasts a beautiful rock wall fireplace that creates an inviting gathering place for the whole family. Downstairs you will find 2 more bedrooms, one currently being used as an office as well as a family room and a game room. There is also a large storage room with access from the garage and laundry area. The garage has been finished and it is being used as a second game/pool room. This smart home has been designed to maximize efficiency with its upstairs/downstairs laundry rooms as well as separate upstairs/downstairs heating units, 11 GPM new tankless water heater, smart locks, and smart thermostats. Only 0.4 miles from Bear Mountain ski resort and golf course, 0.6 miles from Alpine zoo, short drive to the Lake and Village.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • GAME ROOM, Family Room, Bedroom on Main Level, Cat/Vault/Beamed Ceil
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Structure area source: Public Records
    • Total interior livable area: 2,304 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    • Frontage type: Fronts Street
    • Frontage length: 50
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
    • Topography: Upslope
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0310275750000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Custom Design
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Resale
    • Year built: 1971

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
    Location
    • Region: Big Bear Lake

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $346/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $910,600
    • Annual tax amount: $10,955
    • Road surface type: Paved & Maintained

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/1/2023Sold$960,000+1.1%$417/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32204763 Report a problem
    2/24/2023Pending sale$949,999$412/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #EV22194207 Report a problem
    2/2/2023Contingent$949,999$412/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32204763 Report a problem
    1/24/2023Listed for sale$949,999$412/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32204763 Report a problem
    11/14/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR Report a problem
    9/2/2022Listed for sale$949,999+68.1%$412/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32204763 Report a problem
    8/26/2021Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
    8/25/2021Pending sale$565,000+1.8%$245/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #32104199 Report a problem
    8/18/2021Sold$555,000-1.8%$241/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32104199 Report a problem
    8/1/2021Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
    8/1/2021Pending sale$565,000$245/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #32104199 Report a problem
    7/20/2021Contingent$565,000$245/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32104199 Report a problem
    7/13/2021Listed for sale$565,000$245/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32104199 Report a problem
    7/8/2021Contingent$565,000$245/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32104199 Report a problem
    7/1/2021Price change$565,000-5%$245/sqft
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    5/26/2021Listed for sale$595,000+158.7%$258/sqft
    Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32104199 Report a problem
    6/14/2020Listing removed$1,600$1/sqft
    Source: Blue Skies R.E. #3186626 Report a problem
    8/13/2019Price change$1,600-11.1%$1/sqft
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    7/16/2019Price change$1,800-21.7%$1/sqft
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    5/11/2019Price change$2,300-8%$1/sqft
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    4/30/2019Price change$2,500+8.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Blue Skies R E & Resort Rental #18375170PS Report a problem
    12/19/2018Price change$2,300-8%$1/sqft
    Source: Blue Skies R.E. #3186626 Report a problem
    8/9/2018Price change$2,500+13.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Blue Skies R.E. #3186626 Report a problem
    7/24/2018Listed for rent$2,200+175%$1/sqft
    Source: Blue Skies R.E. #3186626 Report a problem
    6/4/2017Listing removed$800
    Source: Blue Skies R E & Resort Rental #17233230PS Report a problem
    5/19/2017Listed for rent$800
    Source: Blue Skies R E & Resort Rental #17233230PS Report a problem
    6/12/2009Sold$230,000-14.8%$100/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    3/12/2009Sold$270,000-28.8%$117/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/5/2005Sold$379,000$164/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,955 -2%$910,600 -4%
    2024$11,180 +57.1%$948,600 +67.6%
    2023$7,117 +3.7%$566,100 +2%
    2022$6,866 +60.9%$555,000 +76.7%
    2021$4,268 -1.1%$314,084 +1%
    2020$4,317 +2.4%$310,863 +2%
    2019$4,214 +3.4%$304,767 +2%
    2018$4,075 +2.6%$298,791 +2%
    2017$3,971 $292,932 +2%
    2016$3,971 +2.2%$287,188 +1.5%
    2015$3,885 +0.8%$282,874 +2%
    2014$3,853 $277,333 +0.5%
    2013-- $276,079 +2%
    2012-- $270,665 +2%
    2011-- $265,358 -1.5%
    2010-- $269,361 -33%
    2009-- $402,197 +2%
    2008-- $394,311 +2%
    2007-- $386,580 +2%
    2006-- $379,000 +322.9%
    2005-- $89,622 +2%
    2004-- $87,865 +1.9%
    2003-- $86,255 +2%
    2002-- $84,564 +2%
    2001-- $82,905 +2%
    2000-- $81,280
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    Neighborhood: 92315

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