265 Garden Drive, Lake Arrowhead, California 92352, Lake Arrowhead, 92352 - 5 bed, 5 bath

265 Garden Drive
Lake Arrowhead, California 92352
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 265 Garden Drive, Lake Arrowhead, California 92352 is currently available with a list price of $1,850,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Lake Arrowhead Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 2001, this property is exceptionally well-maintained, featuring recently painted interior and exterior, dual A/C, and a full-house generator. The kitchen boasts high-end appliances like a stainless steel refrigerator, range, and wine fridge, with traditional wood cabinetry and granite countertops that are clean and functional. Bathrooms are also very clean with traditional wood vanities and tiled countertops. While the style of the kitchen and bathrooms reflects the home's age and a mountain aesthetic rather than a recent modern renovation, all components are in excellent condition, move-in ready, and require no immediate updates.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Prime Lakeside Location & Community
Located in the exclusive, gated Village Cove community, offering first-tier lakeside living with a five-minute walk to Lake Arrowhead Village and lake trails, ensuring privacy, walkability, and direct lake access.
- Turnkey Luxury Lifestyle Package
Offered as a fully furnished home, including a 2023 Sea-Doo Switch Limited Boat and a full year of dock rental, providing an immediate and comprehensive lake lifestyle experience.
- High-End Interior Features & Amenities
Boasts an open-concept design, gourmet kitchen with high-end range and wine fridge, soaring cathedral ceilings, a striking stone fireplace, five ensuite bedrooms, dual A/C, and a full-house generator.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3500, other record living area = 2542. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 4.
- Low Available Lot Utilization
The property has a small lot size, more than 70 percent of which is taken by its living area. lot size in square feet = 2800, living area = 3500.
- Compact Lot Size
The 2,800 sq ft lot is relatively small for a 3,500 sq ft luxury home in a mountain/lake setting, potentially limiting expansive outdoor living space or privacy.
About 265 Garden Drive
The Lake Arrowhead package everyone has been waiting for a rare opportunity to own in the exclusive, gated community of Village Cove, just a five-minute walk to Lake Arrowhead Village and steps from the lake trail. This is true first-tier lakeside living in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the mountain. Offered as a full furnished and lifestyle package, the sale also includes a 2023 Sea-Doo Switch Limited Boat and a full year of dock rental, ready for summers on the lake. Inside, the home is designed for effortless entertaining and relaxed mountain living. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly to an outdoor deck overlooking a beautiful forest backdrop and seasonal creek. The kitchen features a high-end range, walk-in pantry, and wine fridge with bar area - perfect for entertaining after a long day on the lake. The living room is warm, inviting, and flooded with natural light with soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that keeps the space cozy. The 3500 sq ft spacious layout offers five ensuite bedrooms, two fireplaces, a versatile bonus room - currently styled as a bunk room, and a two-car garage, creating comfort and flexibility for full-time living or hosting guests. Additional highlights include dual A/C, a full-house generator, recently painted exterior and interior, and exceptional maintenance throughout. Village Cove itself offers park-like grounds with panoramic lake views, a seasonal stream, lush forest surroundings, and a private expansive lawn and beach area - a rare combination of privacy, walkability, and lake access. This isn't just a home. It's the Lake Arrowhead lifestyle, fully dialed in.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 2001
- Lot Size
- 2,800 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 5
- Total Bathrooms
- 5 (5 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $288.0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Lake Arrowhead Unified Schools
Lake Arrowhead Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 1.7 mi
Charles Hoffman Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 6.1 mi
Valley Of Enchantment Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 6.9 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 | 86% |
| Baths | 5.0 | 3.0 | 93% |
| Square foot | 3,500 | 1,979.5 | 89% |
| Lot Size | 2,800 | 9,752 | 3% |
| Price | $1.85M | $680.0K | 94% |
| Price per sq ft | $529 | $342 | 88% |
| Built year | 2001 | 1977 | 88% |
| HOA | $288.0 | $0 | 92% |
| Days on market | 60 | 236 | 2% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Jan 6, 2026
$1,850,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Dec 6, 2024
$1,400,000
Public Record
Sold
Dec 19, 2017
$735,000
Public Record
Sold
May 4, 2007
$819,000
Public Record
Sold
Apr 26, 2005
$701,000
Public Record
Sold
Dec 30, 2002
$506,000
Public Record
Sold
Jan 30, 2001
$110,000
Public Record
Sold
Sep 16, 1998
$81,000
Public Record


































