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  • Listed by: Coldwell Banker Envision • Maria Ellen Cupino • Contact: 949-636-3600
    Price cut: $10K (8/21)
    $415,000

    865 Bear Mountain Rd, Big Bear City, CA 92314

    3beds
    960sqft
    : 
    $2,938/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1974
    8,960 Square Feet Lot
    $401,500 Zestimate®
    $432/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RETREAT WITH PROVEN SHORT-TERM RENTAL HISTORY! Discover this inviting 3-bedroom cabin in the desirable Whispering Forest area of Big Bear City, offering a great combination of mountain charm, modern comfort, and year-round enjoyment. Whether you're looking for a personal mountain getaway, second home, or a property with an established vacation-rental history, this cabin offers a compelling opportunity. Under current ownership, the property has developed an exceptional guest-performance history, including Top 1% guest-ranking performance, a 4.98/5 rating, 127 reviews, and 98% five-star reviews. Inside, the warm and welcoming living room features a gas fireplace with an easy one-touch wall-mounted timer switch — simply press the button and enjoy the fireplace without the hassle of manually lighting it. It's an especially convenient feature for relaxing after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring Big Bear. The home also features an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, interior laundry, three bedrooms, and one full bathroom. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air conditioning plus an additional dedicated split A/C system in one bedroom, providing extra cooling when needed during the warmer mountain months. Outside, the property offers multiple decks, wooded and mountain surroundings, driveway parking, and an approximately 8,960 sq. ft. lot with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the Big Bear setting. Conveniently located near Big Bear's year-round recreation, including Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, Big Bear Lake, hiking and biking trails, The Village, dining, shopping, skiing, snowboarding, and other mountain activities. The property has been successfully operated as a short-term rental under the current ownership. Detailed historical rental-performance and operating information is available to serious buyers for due diligence upon request. Offered at $415,000. Don't miss the opportunity to own a well-established Big Bear mountain retreat just in time for the upcoming winter season. Historical rental performance reflects operation under current ownership and is not a guarantee of future results. Future short-term rental use is subject to applicable permitting, regulations, and buyer verification.
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    Maria Ellen Cupino DRE #01826883 949-636-3600,

    Coldwell Banker Envision

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: TR25126964MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Bathroom
      • Features: Separate Shower
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Bedroom on Main Level
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 960 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: 11
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 8,960 Square Feet
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0313352260000
      • Zoning: BV/RS
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1974

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Lake, Mountainous
      Location
      • Region: Big Bear City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $432/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $380,600
      • Date on market: 6/6/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 494 days
      • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan

        Estimated market value

        $401,500

        $381,000 - $422,000

        $2,156/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Price change$415,000-2.4%$432/sqft
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        6/19/2026Price change$425,000-5.6%$443/sqft
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        5/18/2026Price change$449,999-5.3%$469/sqft
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        4/8/2026Price change$475,000-1%$495/sqft
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        2/3/2026Price change$480,000-4%$500/sqft
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        12/11/2025Price change$499,999-3.8%$521/sqft
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        10/3/2025Price change$520,000-2.8%$542/sqft
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        7/22/2025Price change$535,000-2.7%$557/sqft
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        6/6/2025Listed for sale$550,000+1.9%$573/sqft
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        10/1/2024Listing removed$540,000$563/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway California Properties #TR24102012 Report a problem
        9/9/2024Price change$540,000-0.9%$563/sqft
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        7/3/2024Price change$545,000-0.9%$568/sqft
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        5/22/2024Listed for sale$550,000+34.1%$573/sqft
        Source: BHHS broker feed #TR24102012 Report a problem
        10/27/2022Sold$410,000-7.9%$427/sqft
        Source: Mountain Resort Communities AOR #32201419 Report a problem
        8/29/2022Contingent$445,000$464/sqft
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        5/20/2022Price change$445,000-1.1%$464/sqft
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        3/17/2022Listed for sale$450,000$469/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $380,600
        2025$5,299 -4.6%$380,600 -9%
        2024$5,554 +2.3%$418,200 +2%
        2023$5,427 +194.9%$410,000 +389.1%
        2022$1,840 +2.8%$83,820 +2%
        2021$1,789 +1.2%$82,177 +1%
        2020$1,767 +0.6%$81,334 +2%
        2019$1,757 +4.2%$79,739 +2%
        2018$1,685 +3.2%$78,175 +2%
        2017$1,632 $76,642 +2%
        2016$1,632 +2.8%$75,139 +1.5%
        2015$1,587 +2.2%$74,010 +2%
        2014$1,554 $72,560 +0.5%
        2013-- $72,232 +2%
        2012-- $70,816 +2%
        2011-- $69,428 +0.8%
        2010-- $68,909 -0.2%
        2009-- $69,072 +2%
        2008-- $67,718 +2%
        2007-- $66,391 +2%
        2006-- $65,089 +2%
        2005-- $63,813 +2%
        2004-- $62,561 +1.9%
        2003-- $61,415 +2%
        2002-- $60,211 +2%
        2001-- $59,031 +2%
        2000-- $57,874
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92314

        Getting around

        13 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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