
Running Springs, California 92382
Grab your toolbelt, your contractor, and maybe a hard hat: this authentic ~1,600 sq ft, 3-bed, 1-bath Running Springs cabin is ready for its extreme makeover. This cabin is located within the desirable community of Smiley Park, which includes a clubhouse, pool, and other amenities. Let’s be upfront: she needs love. Does it need a new roof? Absolutely. A brand-new kitchen and bath? Without question. The wrap-around balcony? Let’s just admire that from inside the threshold for now. But here's the magic: this sale includes two separate parcels (24 Fredalba Rd with the cabin, plus the adjacent vacant lot at 23 Fredalba Rd). That means you get double the breathing room, ultimate mountain peace and quiet, and a sweet peek-a-boo view through the pines. Whether you envision a high-end designer cabin overhaul, an expanded mountain compound, or keeping the raw land as a private buffer, the canvas is entirely yours. Bring your imagination, your architect, and your sturdiest boots. Sold as-is, priced for potential, and ready for its second act. Cash buyers or Private Money loans only for this one.
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
Built in 1966 (58 years old) with no renovations. The listing explicitly states the property needs a new roof, a complete kitchen and bath overhaul, and implies structural safety issues with the balcony. Based on the criteria of being >50 years old with no renovations and requiring a 'hard hat' for entry, it is classified as a tear-down/land value opportunity.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 65000, living area = 1598.
The sale includes two separate parcels totaling approximately 65,000 sq ft, offering exceptional privacy, a natural buffer, and significant potential for a mountain compound or future expansion.
Priced competitively for its 1,600 sq ft size, this property serves as a prime value-add project for investors or flippers looking to execute a high-end designer overhaul in a desirable mountain community.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
The property requires a comprehensive 'extreme makeover,' including a new roof, a full kitchen and bath remodel, and structural repairs to the currently unsafe wrap-around balcony.
Sold in 'as-is' condition with significant deferred maintenance, the property will likely not qualify for traditional financing, necessitating a cash buyer or a specialized renovation loan.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| Square foot | 1,598 | 1,490.756 |
| Lot Size | 65,000 | 9,026.78 |
| Price | $275.0K | $393.2K |
| Price per sq ft | $172 | $271 |
| Built year | 1966 | 1979 |
| HOA | $208.0 | $208 |
| Days on market | 25 | 97 |
Sep 29, 2026
$275,000
Initial Listing