Spa Patio, Deck & Peaceful Upper-Street Location Near Trails~Positioned near the top of Kern Ave on one of the area’s most peaceful streets, 861 Kern Ave offers a sense of quiet seclusion while remaining incredibly close to scenic trail access. This 2-bedroom, 1 full bathroom home with approximately 760 square feet of living space is thoughtfully designed for both comfort and functionality. A brand new stackable washer and dryer adds convenience, while the efficient front deck creates an inviting space to relax and take in the surroundings. Off the primary bedroom, a newer patio with a spa accessed through a slider offers a private setting to unwind after time spent exploring the nearby trails. It’s a location that supports an active mountain lifestyle and connection to the surrounding landscape, while still providing the calm and privacy buyers are seeking in a Big Bear area property.
For sale
Listed by: RE/MAX BIG BEAR • GINA THOMAS • Contact: ginathomasbigbear@gmail.com
$329,000
861 Kern Ave, Sugarloaf, CA 92386
2beds
760sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,197/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
2,500 Square Feet Lot
$321,900 Zestimate®
$433/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful upper-street locationPrivate setting to unwindInviting space to relaxEfficient front deck
- 111 days |
- 63 |
- 4 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
GINA THOMAS DRE #02185809 ginathomasbigbear@gmail.com,
RE/MAX BIG BEAR
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: IG26072940
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: Kitchen, Recreation
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Galley Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 760 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Up flight of stairs
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Heated, Private
- Fencing: Wood,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2,500 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sloped Down, Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 2350482110000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Assessment(s)
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park, Rural, Water Sports
Location
- Region: Sugarloaf
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $433/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,484
- Annual tax amount: $5,372
- Date on market: 4/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,1031 Exchange
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$321,900
Estimated sales range
$306,000 - $338,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,561/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000-17.8%$433/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listing removed | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 3/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/14/2024 | Price change | $1,650-7.6%$2/sqft |
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| 2/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,785$2/sqft |
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| 2/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/25/2024 | Price change | $1,785-3.5%$2/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Sold | $400,000+5.5%$526/sqft |
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| 3/21/2022 | Pending sale | $379,000$499/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $379,000+102.8%$499/sqft |
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| 1/28/2020 | Sold | $186,875-1.6%$246/sqft |
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| 11/8/2019 | Pending sale | $189,999$250/sqft |
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| 10/30/2019 | Price change | $189,999-1.2%$250/sqft |
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| 10/5/2019 | Price change | $192,250-0.1%$253/sqft |
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| 10/1/2019 | Price change | $192,500-1.2%$253/sqft |
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| 8/31/2019 | Price change | $194,888-0.1%$256/sqft |
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| 8/27/2019 | Price change | $194,9990%$257/sqft |
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| 8/19/2019 | Price change | $195,000-1.3%$257/sqft |
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| 8/4/2019 | Price change | $197,500-1.2%$260/sqft |
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| 6/13/2019 | Price change | $199,999+0.5%$263/sqft |
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| 4/9/2019 | Price change | $199,000-5.2%$262/sqft |
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| 3/4/2019 | Price change | $209,999-2.3%$276/sqft |
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| 2/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $214,900+47.7%$283/sqft |
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| 5/18/2018 | Sold | $145,500$191/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,372 -4.5% | $424,484 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,625 +2.4% | $416,160 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,495 +74.8% | $408,000 +112.1% |
| 2022 | $3,143 +2.2% | $192,381 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,075 +14.3% | $188,609 +24.8% |
| 2020 | $2,691 +2.4% | $151,118 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,627 +54.9% | $148,155 +119% |
| 2018 | $1,696 +3.2% | $67,663 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,643 | $66,336 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,643 +2.8% | $65,036 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,599 +2.2% | $64,059 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,565 | $62,804 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $62,520 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $61,294 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $60,092 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,643 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,785 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,612 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,463 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,336 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $55,231 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $54,148 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,155 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,112 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $51,090 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $50,088 |
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Neighborhood: 92386
Nearby schools
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- 4/10Baldwin Lane Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Big Bear Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 6/10Big Bear High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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