Overview
- 1Bedrooms
- 1Bathrooms
- 0Garages
- 542Square Feet
- 0.057 acresLot Size
- 1929Year Built
- IG26224457MLS Listing ID
Description
A Fairytale Cottage with Vintage Big Bear Charm & STR Income! Step into a little piece of Big Bear history at this enchanting 1920s-era cottage in the desirable Forest Springs area of Big Bear City! Featuring a distinctive native rock exterior and decorative vintage fascia, this one-of-a-kind 1-bedroom plus loft, 1-bath home looks like something straight out of a fairytale.
Lovingly restored shiplap wood paneling, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, warm laminate flooring, and a native rock fireplace create a cozy, romantic, old-world ambiance with modern conveniences. Abundant windows fill the interior with natural light, while the upgraded bathroom features a newer shower, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and distinctive copper plumbing details. Upstairs, a charming loft bedroom with wood-plank walls and ceilings overlooks the inviting fireplace hearth below.
Outside, a raised front deck offers the perfect spot for morning coffee, relaxing afternoons, and stargazing beneath Big Bear's mountain skies. The fenced backyard and existing storage shed provide additional utility and potential. With an existing short-term rental permit and rental income, this unique property offers an opportunity to enjoy your own mountain getaway while generating income.
Competitively priced among comparable properties, this vintage gem is an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking character, affordability, and investment potential. Centrally located near the Alpine Zoo, Big Bear Lake, hiking trails, two ski resorts, golf, dining, and shopping, this petite mountain cottage puts Big Bear's year-round adventures within easy reach. A rare blend of history, charm, and mountain living
Property details
Rooms
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Square Feet
- 542
Kitchen & appliances
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating & cooling
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room
Floors, windows & doors
- Flooring
- Laminate
Interior features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft
Lot
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,500
- View
- Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Building
- Property Type
- Residential
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Year Built
- 1929
Utilities & energy
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Neighborhood
- Community Features
- Rural, Valley
- County
- San Bernardino
Price
- Price
- $289,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $533
Terms
- Listing Terms
- Cash To New Loan
Listing
- Status
- Active
- MLS Status
- Active
- MLS ID
- IG26224457
- List Date
- Oct 15, 2026
- Days on Market
- 7
- Cumulative DOM
- 229
Parcel
- Parcel Number (APN)
- 0313153100000
Listed by Michele Kersey, DRE #01704841 & Georgina Seeck · Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Price & Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Photos Updated | - | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Listed for sale | $289,000 | — |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Sold (public record) | $299,000 | +$144,000 (+92.9%) |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Sold (public record) | $155,000 | +$75,000 (+93.8%) |
| Mar 20, 2009 | Sold (public record) | $80,000 | +$17,000 (+27.0%) |
| Oct 27, 1995 | Sold (public record) | $63,000 | +$25,000 (+65.8%) |
| Sep 8, 1994 | Sold (public record) | $38,000 | +$18,000 (+90.0%) |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Sold (public record) | $20,000 | −$21,149 (−51.4%) |
| Oct 8, 1992 | Sold (public record) | $41,149 | — |
Sales marked “public record” are from county records.
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