
Forest Falls, California 92339
This Historic Mountain Retreat is a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $349,000—positioned slightly above the $333,155 Fair Market Value. While the property requires cosmetic updates, its Condition Rating of 4 and unique Hollywood provenance offer significant upside. Featuring a flexible layout with a separate guest unit and dramatic mountain views, this asset provides a rare blend of historical charm and rental potential. It is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a character-filled getaway in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 9112 Torrey Pines Road Subject | $349,000* List Price | 2 | 3 | 1,119 | $298 | - |
A 41062 Pine Drive Sold | $420,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,479 | $284 | 1.0 mi |
B 40940 Pine Drive Active | $349,999 List Price | 2 | 2 | 960 | $365 | 0.8 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1922, this property is a well-maintained but dated rustic cabin. While it features upgrades like Anderson dual-pane windows and a functional kitchen, the interior finishes—including stone-pattern vinyl flooring, older ceiling fans, and basic bathroom inserts—suggest renovations are likely 20-30 years old. It is move-in ready but requires cosmetic modernization and potential system updates given its age.
The property boasts unique Hollywood history as Greta Garbo and John Gilbert's former getaway, featuring autographed kitchen walls and classic rustic elements like a stone fireplace and redwood wainscoting.
Includes a separate 240 sqft second bedroom with a full bath and private entrance, making it ideal for a mother-in-law suite or an independent guest unit.
Offers rare convenience for a mountain property with a loop driveway accommodating up to 8 vehicles, 4 additional street parking spaces, and 113 feet of street frontage.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1119, other record living area = 926. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 2, other record bedroom count = 1.
Built in 1922, the home lacks a central HVAC system, relying instead on individual fireplaces and propane radiant heaters to manage winter lows that can drop to 15°F.
Located in Forest Falls, a mountain community that explicitly lacks a lake, which may deter buyers looking for traditional water-based resort activities and amenities.
GRETA GARBO & JOHN GILBERT’S LOVE NEST! They almost certainly stayed here once the 1925 “Flesh and the Devil” filming ended – they autographed the kitchen wall along w/ many others! Located in a beautiful wooded setting w/ tall cedars & oaks. There’s ~ 113 ft of street frontage for this 4-season home. It’s a perfect getaway from the May-gray, June-gloom of LA or the sweltering Palm Springs summer. The spacious rustic living rm includes a wood plank ceiling, lrg Anderson dual pane wndws, stone fireplace w/ thick log mantle & redwood wainscoting. Roomy upstairs mstr bdrm has lrg wndws w/ dramatic views & ample closets. The updated kitchen is very functional & features a large fireplace w/ insert. This well-laid-out home also has a 2nd bdrm ~ 240 sqft w/ full bth. Could be used as a mother-in-law suite or as a separate unit w/ its own entrance. In winter, the house stays cozy w/ the fireplaces or 2 radiant very efficient propane heaters. Flooring is mostly stone pattern vinyl, w/ original clear-grain spruce planks upstairs. There’s also an A-shaped storage attic ~160 sqft w/ a pull-down stairway. Outside is an 10x12 storage shed w/ shelves. The property is level by mtn standards, w/ some stone terracing & many hardy iris plants. There’s 2 outdoor dining areas (main garden & 1 for sunsets). 4 vehicles can street park & a loop driveway that holds ~8! It’s w/in 500 ft of Mill Creek, which can be heard in the quiet evenings. Low HOA includes water, side-road snowplowing, & a trash shed. This idyllic property is ~ 1 mi from dwntwn Forest Falls (w/ general store, gift shop, great Mexican restaurant & art gallery). The church, school & post office are ~ 1/2 mi. You’ve probably never heard of Forest Falls, because we have no lake. It also doesn’t have outrageous tourist traffic. The San Bernardino Nat’l Forest & Sand-to-Snow Nat’l Monument surround the community. Only 1 home away from Mill Creek & a hiking trail into the Nat’l Forest, its ~ a 2 mi drive to view scenic Big Falls (at 500 ft, its the tallest all-year waterfall in SoCal), & + 1/2 mi to Vivian Creek Trailhead to climb Mt San Gorgonio (tallest mtn in SoCal @ 11,503 ft). Forest Falls has easy, safe road access ~ 20 mins to dwntwn Yucaipa & I-10, ~ 60 mins to PS. LA is ~ 80 mi away, west on Hwy 38 to Redlands, then I-10. Summer high temps ~ 85F, winter low ~15F w/ almost constant daytime sunshine during the damp, chill mnths of LA’s “May-grey June-gloom” and we’re ~ 20 deg cooler than PS’s sweltering summers
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.7 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,119 | 1,943.667 |
| Lot Size | 5,600 | 11,389.333 |
| Price | $349.0K | $430.1K |
| Price per sq ft | $312 | $316 |
| Built year | 1922 | 1936 |
| HOA | $145.0 | $145 |
| Days on market | 23 | 206 |
Aug 17, 2026
$349,000
Initial Listing
Nov 1, 2019
$96,500
Public Record
Oct 14, 2003
$70,000
Public Record