
Blue Jay, California 92317
This Modernized 1923 Mountain Cabin is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $415,000—positioned well below the $438,750 Fair Market Value by 5%. This valuation gap offers $23,750 in Instant Equity for buyers. Boasting a Condition Rating of 3, the retreat features a Trex front patio, updated kitchen, and a versatile detached guest house on a quarter-acre lot. Located in the Rim of the World district near Blue Jay shops, it balances historic charm with modern infrastructure. This is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants or Vacation Rental Investors seeking a turnkey mountain getaway.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 27048 State Highway 189 Subject | $415,000* List Price | 3 | 1 | 991 | $443 | - |
A 465 Blue Jay Canyon Road Sold | $442,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,115 | $397 | 0.5 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1923, the property is well-maintained and move-in ready due to significant updates. Key systems including plumbing and electrical have been updated, the kitchen features a newer Bosch dishwasher, and recent improvements include a Trex patio, fresh interior/exterior paint, and updated fixtures.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10420, living area = 991.
Ideally situated less than a quarter mile from Blue Jay shops and backing onto a protected forest, this property offers a rare combination of village convenience and secluded mountain tranquility.
This 1923 cabin preserves its historic character with refinished hardwood floors and a stone fireplace while benefiting from essential modern updates to the plumbing, electrical, kitchen, and bath.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
With three bedrooms and the capacity to sleep a large number of guests, the single bathroom may present a functional challenge for families or high-occupancy vacation rentals.
The sub-1,000 square foot interior and 1920s-era layout may feel restrictive for buyers seeking modern open-concept living or more spacious room dimensions.
1923 Blue Jay vintage cabin backing to protected forest. Full of original charm and thoughtfully updated over the years, this 3-bedroom mountain retreat sits on a quarter-acre lot in a prime location less than a quarter mile from Blue Jay shops and restaurants and about half a mile to the lake. Features include an updated kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, updated full bath with original tub, updated plumbing and electrical, refurbished stone fireplace, and original refinished hardwood floors. The expanded downstairs bedroom accommodates a triple bunk bed plus a single bed, with two additional bedrooms upstairs. Recent improvements include interior and exterior paint, newer blinds, updated light fixtures selected to match the cabin’s vintage character, added corner cabinets, newer Trex front patio, umbrella solar lights, and firepit. Detached original deep single-car garage with stone walls provides great storage. A newer guest house on the side plateau offers space for up to 3 guests or flexible use as a storage structure. Set among mature cedar and pine trees, with access to nearby hiking trails and street-side parking for 3–4 cars, this furnished mountain getaway captures the charm of early Lake Arrowhead living.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 29% |
| Square foot | 991 | 1,536 | 14% |
| Lot Size | 10,420 | 9,563 | 71% |
| Price | $415.0K | $442.5K | 29% |
| Price per sq ft | $419 | $246 | 86% |
| Built year | 1923 | 1930 | 14% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 4 | 287 | 14% |
Apr 18, 2026
$415,000
Initial Listing
Nov 20, 2020
$300,000
Public Record
May 21, 2019
$247,000
Public Record
Jul 31, 2008
$161,000
Public Record
Sep 7, 2000
$94,000
Public Record