
Big Bear City, California 92314
This Updated Mountain Retreat is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $549,900—positioned well below the $610,631 Fair Market Value by 9%. This valuation gap provides $60,731 in Instant Equity. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating following recent updates to the master suite and exterior paint. Backing directly to the National Forest on a 12,400 sqft lot, it offers rare privacy and unobstructed views within the Bear Valley Unified district. This is a premier choice for Owner-Occupants or Vacation Home Buyers looking for a turnkey mountain sanctuary.
Property is move-in ready.
The property is move-in ready and has undergone several significant updates within the last 1.5 years, including a remodeled master shower with modern tile and rainfall hardware, a new stainless steel dishwasher, and fresh exterior paint. While the home was built in 2000, the recent improvements to the bathrooms, water heater, and lighting fixtures, combined with its well-maintained state and functional open floor plan, qualify it for a 'good' rating.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 12400, living area = 1709.
The property backs directly to the national forest with a private rear gate, providing unobstructed mountain views and immediate access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation.
The home features numerous recent upgrades including a remodeled master shower with spa-style hardware, new exterior paint, a new water heater, and a modern queen-sized Murphy bed assembly.
The assigned elementary and middle schools have relatively low ratings (4 and 3 respectively), which may be a drawback for families focused on high-performing school districts.
Located in the Lake Williams neighborhood, the property is further from the main Big Bear Lake amenities and ski resorts, potentially requiring longer drive times for shopping and entertainment.
Resting on a 12,400 square foot lot that backs to the national forest, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in the quiet, family-oriented neighborhood of Lake Williams ~ The owners have made numerous improvements in the last year and half ~ New exterior paint, exterior lighting fixtures, installed a new water heater, a hand-built gate at rear of property providing access from your backyard to the national forest, new gates on both sides of house, new hand-built deck in front of workshop/storage shed, large sliding glass door from the living room to the back deck, modern queen-sized murphy bed and shelving assembly in guest bedroom and remodeled master shower with new tile, luxurious spa-style rainfall hardware and new stainless steel dishwasher ~ Open floor plan with large kitchen and dining area, laundry room, and attached 2 car garage with 14’ ceilings ~ Spacious master bedroom with en-suite bathroom includes 2 walk-in closets, a whirlpool bathtub, and updated walk-in shower ~ The front and rear decks both boast beautiful and relaxing views ~ Fully fenced backyard with no neighbors at the rear of the property, offering unobstructed views of adjacent mountains and national forest ~ This area is lovely all year round with moderate snow in the winter and temperatures averaging mid-70s in summer ~ Perfect for anyone looking for peace and quiet ~ Dozens of nearby hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts and sledding right out of your backyard!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 3.6 mi
Grades 7-8 • 7.3 mi
Grades 9-12 • 3.1 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,709 | 1,416 | 69% |
| Lot Size | 12,400 | 7,274 | 85% |
| Price | $549.9K | $443.4K | 70% |
| Price per sq ft | $322 | $325 | 48% |
| Built year | 2000 | 1979 | 76% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 57 | 221 | 3% |
Feb 24, 2026
$549,900
Initial Listing
Sep 10, 2021
$405,000
Public Record
Sep 25, 1998
$13,500
Public Record