865 Bear Mountain
Big Bear City, CA, 92314 $ 415,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 960 Monthly Estimate*
$ 2,866
Listed by Maria Ellen Cupino, Coldwell Banker Envision, ellencupino@gmail.com
for $415,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 960 square foot home was built in 1974 on a lot size of 0.2057.
BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RETREAT WITH PROVEN SHORT-TERM RENTAL HISTORY! Discover this inviting 3-bedroom cabin in the desirable Whispering Forest area of Big Bear City, offering a great combination of mountain charm, modern comfort, and year-round enjoyment. Whether you're looking for a personal mountain getaway, second home, or a property with an established vacation-rental history, this cabin offers a compelling opportunity. Under current ownership, the property has developed an exceptional guest-performance history, including Top 1% guest-ranking performance, a 4.98/5 rating, 127 reviews, and 98% five-star reviews. Inside, the warm and welcoming living room features a gas fireplace with an easy one-touch wall-mounted timer switch — simply press the button and enjoy the fireplace without the hassle of manually lighting it. It's an especially convenient feature for relaxing after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring Big Bear. The home also features an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, interior laundry, three bedrooms, and one full bathroom. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air conditioning plus an additional dedicated split A/C system in one bedroom, providing extra cooling when needed during the warmer mountain months. Outside, the property offers multiple decks, wooded and mountain surroundings, driveway parking, and an approximately 8,960 sq. ft. lot with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the Big Bear setting. Conveniently located near Big Bear's year-round recreation, including Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, Big Bear Lake, hiking and biking trails, The Village, dining, shopping, skiing, snowboarding, and other mountain activities. The property has been successfully operated as a short-term rental under the current ownership. Detailed historical rental-performance and operating information is available to serious buyers for due diligence upon request. Offered at $415,000. Don't miss the opportunity to own a well-established Big Bear mountain retreat just in time for the upcoming winter season. Historical rental performance reflects operation under current ownership and is not a guarantee of future results. Future short-term rental use is subject to applicable permitting, regulations, and buyer verification.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 960
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Close Plus 3 Days
Appliances Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Gas Range Gas Water Heater
Zoning BV/RS
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 0
Pool Features None
Year Built 1974
View Mountain(s) Neighborhood Trees/Woods
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Community Features Lake Mountainous
County San Bernardino
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Contingency The property is currently Airbnb active.
Garage Y/N false
Full Baths 1
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions W North Shore Dr. to Whispering Forest Dr. to Bear Mountain Rd.
City Big Bear City
Entry Location 11
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Bear Valley Unified
Number Of Units Total 1
MLS Area 699 - Not Defined
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 8960
Listing Terms Cash to New Loan
Spa Features None
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N false
Structure Type House
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Year Built Source Estimated
Tax Lot 79
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
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InteriorInterior Amenities Beamed Ceilings Balcony Ceiling Fan(s) Bedroom on Main Level
Flooring Laminate
Fireplace Features Living Room
Total Stories 2
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 0
1/4 Baths 0
3/4 Baths 0
Laundry Features Washer Hookup Gas Dryer Hookup Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 3
Entry Level 0
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Total Baths 1
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ExteriorParking Features Concrete Driveway
Lot Features 0-1 Unit/Acre
Water Source Public
Total Parking 0
Lot Size Area 8960
Spa false
Lot Size Acres 0.2057
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Estimated
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByMaria Ellen CupinoListing Agent
Coldwell Banker EnvisionBroker
ellencupino@gmail.comEmail
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 7.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Percent of Sale Price 30%
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21% Since 2002
$ 44,700 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 8/21/2026 | $415,000 | -2.35% | Price Down |
| 6/19/2026 | $425,000 | -5.56% | Price Down |
| 5/18/2026 | $449,999 | -5.26% | Price Down |
| 4/8/2026 | $475,000 | -1.04% | Price Down |
| 2/4/2026 | $480,000 | -4.00% | Price Down |
| 12/11/2025 | $499,999 | -3.85% | Price Down |
| 11/24/2025 | $520,000 | | Listed Price |