
Big Bear City, California 92314
This Custom Mountain Sanctuary is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,299,000—positioned well below the $1,348,973 Fair Market Value by 3%. This valuation gap offers $49,973 in Instant Equity. Featuring Exceptional Custom Craftsmanship, including a 273-layer wood bar top and panoramic lake and ski slope views, the home maintains an Excellent Condition Rating. With its private well, owned solar, and rare natural gas, this property is an ideal retreat for discerning luxury buyers or lifestyle-focused homeowners seeking bespoke mountain living.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 2006, the property falls within the 10-20 year age bracket. It features high-end custom craftsmanship with premium materials like Brazilian granite, Verde Amazon Marble, and exotic woods. The home is exceptionally well-maintained and move-in ready, featuring modern systems such as owned solar panels and natural gas.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 40426, living area = 2662.
This legacy home features one-of-a-kind artistic details, including a 273-layer wood bar top, hand-carved cougar mantle, and native stone hearth, offering a level of bespoke luxury that distinguishes it from standard mountain properties.
The property is uniquely equipped with natural gas—a rarity for Baldwin Lake—alongside a private well and a fully owned solar system, providing significant long-term energy efficiency and cost savings.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 3.
The conversion of the attached two-car garage into a theater room reduces traditional covered parking and storage space, which may be a concern for buyers in a high-snow mountain climate.
The property is served by a school district with lower performance ratings, particularly the middle school, which could be a deterrent for families prioritizing educational metrics.
Driving by you would have no idea what wonders await you! This home was built by George Crezee, a master craftsman that was building his legacy forever home ~ With views of the ski slopes and Baldwin Lake, a better location is hard to find ~ Resting on over 40,000 sq. ft. of hardscaped land with your own personal stream water feature as the centerpiece ~ As you walk up you will love the hand crafted (by Tom Biethan) Bear front door ~ Inside your breath will be taken away by the 20 ft ceilings, a wall of windows with views of the ski slopes and valley, the floor to ceiling native stone hearth (done by Steve Piper) with wood burning stove and one of a kind hand carved mantle featuring 2 cougars (carved by Jason Waldron), and the unique "Brewmaster" pully ceiling fans ~ The amazing kitchen is open to the living room and boasts a curved bar top made of 273 layers of Maple & Makora wood, a Brazilian granite countertop, custom cabinets with curved face frames of Italian Mappa, Burl Veneer & Makora wood from Central Africa, and Hickory flooring ~ The loft bedroom's bathroom has beautiful Verde Amazon Marble countertops, shower, and tub surround ~ The upstairs Master bedroom (currently used as bunk room) has sliding Alder Barn Style closet doors, and a South facing window that was engineered to convert to sliding doors ~ The master bathroom also has a Verde Amazon Marble countertop and custom cabinets ~ The attached 685 sq. ft. 2 car garage has been converted into a huge theater room with additional sleeping ~ The spiral staircase takes you up to the Crow's Nest, great spot for a telescope ~ The detached two car garage has an epoxy floor, the 4th bathroom and approximately 420 sq. ft. of living space above that is currently being used as the 4th bedroom ~ This one of the few homes in Baldwin Lake that is on natural gas ~ You have your own private well, are on septic and the solar panels and system are owned ~ This a home for those that have a keen eye for detail and cherish their privacy!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 2.6 mi
Grades 7-8 • 6.5 mi
Grades 9-12 • 2.5 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 2,662 | 1,411.66 |
| Lot Size | 40,426 | 6,959.792 |
| Price | $1.30M | $431.2K |
| Price per sq ft | $488 | $327 |
| Built year | 2006 | 1991 |
| HOA | $0 | $200 |
| Days on market | 19 | 79 |
Aug 21, 2026
$1,299,000
Initial Listing
Dec 22, 2014
$560,000
Public Record