
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
This Historic Mountain Retreat is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $550,000—positioned slightly above the $547,161 Fair Market Value. While priced at market, the property offers a Condition Rating of 3, featuring a Granite Kitchen, Natural Stone Fireplace, and a Private Hot Tub. Its flexible multi-level layout and proximity to Boulder Bay Park and Snow Summit provide significant lifestyle appeal. This is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors seeking a unique rental asset or Owner-Occupants desiring a move-in ready mountain sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 718 Blue Jay Subject | $540,000* List Price | 1 | 3 | 1,320 | $412 | - |
A 39050 Willow Landing Sold | $670,000 | 2 | 3 | 1,600 | $419 | 0.1 mi |
B 39054 Bayview Lane Sold | $573,017 | 3 | 2 | 1,448 | $396 | 0.2 mi |
C 39246 Willow Landing Sold | $399,900 | 2 | 4 | 1,027 | $389 | 0.1 mi |
D 39112 Starview Active | $519,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,240 | $419 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Despite the 1922 build date, the property has undergone significant updates including a kitchen with granite countertops and maple cabinets, updated flooring, and recessed lighting. The home appears well-maintained, functional, and move-in ready, consistent with a renovation performed within the last 10-20 years.
Built in 1922, this 'Big Bear original' features rare knotty pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling natural stone fireplace, and unique hand-carved architectural details that offer a level of mountain charm modern builds cannot replicate.
The property is ideally situated within walking distance to Boulder Bay Park and the water's edge, with close proximity to Pleasure Point Marina, Castle Rock Trail, and Snow Summit, making it a premier four-season destination.
Despite its one-bedroom designation, the 1,320 sqft floor plan includes a spacious lower-level bonus room with its own full bath and laundry, providing significant versatility for use as a second sleeping area or media room.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1320, other record living area = 840.
With only one official bedroom, the property may face appraisal challenges or appeal to a narrower buyer pool compared to traditional multi-bedroom mountain homes in this price bracket.
As a structure built in 1922, the home may require more frequent maintenance and vigilance regarding older systems, insulation, and structural elements common to historic mountain cabins.
A Big Bear original from 1922, and the bones are everything you'd hope for. Knotty pine tongue-and-groove ceilings run throughout the home, from the open main living area to the sprawling lower level, tying a century of genuine mountain character together in a way no new build can replicate. The natural stone fireplace, stacked floor to ceiling with a log mantel, anchors the living room and sets the tone for everything else. The kitchen keeps up its end: granite countertops, maple cabinets, and a gas range, all in a layout that actually works for cooking. A slate-tiled entry with a vintage lantern and cabin-style paneled walls opens into the main living space through one of the home's most distinctive details, a hand-carved wavy doorframe that signals early on this is not a cookie-cutter cabin. The primary suite is connected to the living area, with its own bath and closet and an antler light fixture that fits the setting perfectly. The living and dining area opens onto the elevated deck, where mountain views through the ponderosa pines meet a sliver of Big Bear Lake in the distance and a hot tub waiting after a day on the slopes or the water. The stained wood deck and staircase give the exterior a classic Big Bear mountain-home feel and connect both levels of the property. The lower level is where the layout earns its flexibility. A spacious bonus room with its own full bath is ready to serve as a second sleeping space, a media room, or both. A raised lounge platform gives the floor plan an energy that is hard to categorize and easy to appreciate. A dedicated laundry room with a stacked washer and dryer completes the level. As a retreat, the checklist practically fills itself: multiple full baths across a multi-level floor plan, in-unit laundry, a hot tub, a stone fireplace, and a location that delivers every season. Boulder Bay Park is a short walk to the water's edge. Pleasure Point Marina, the Castle Rock Trail, and Big Bear's Village are all nearby. Snow Summit is under five miles. As a year-round home, the character and the setting make a strong case on their own. A rare piece of Big Bear history in one of the lake's most sought-after pockets. Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 3.0 | 6% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 60% |
| Square foot | 1,320 | 1,408 | 45% |
| Lot Size | 6,550 | 7,635 | 31% |
| Price | $540.0K | $571.5K | 46% |
| Price per sq ft | $409 | $392 | 56% |
| Built year | 1922 | 1976 | 5% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 31 | 213 | 3% |
May 28, 2026
$540,000
$550,000
-2% Price Drop
Initial Listing
May 14, 2026
$550,000
Initial Listing
May 26, 2022
$600,000
Public Record
Jul 24, 2007
$270,000
Public Record
Jun 28, 2005
$265,000
Public Record
Sep 26, 2002
$169,000
Public Record