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565 Ridgeside Dr

565 Ridgeside Dr

Big Bear City, CA 92314

$750,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 1,830 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Year built

1980

Sqft

1,830

Lot sqft

7,349

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-28T21:24:02Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$44,103

ADR

$472

Occupancy

26%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,584

Confidence

Low (48.93), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$25,524$47,336$59,514
  • Charming Cabin · Hot Tub · 7 Min to Ski Resorts!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 20 ft

    Revenue $39,219ADR $485Occ ≈ 22%4.9★ (24)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Pet Friendly! 2 Master Suites! Fenced Yard!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 59 ft

    Revenue $47,732ADR $372Occ ≈ 35%4.9★ (63)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cozy Family cabin Close to LAKE & Slopes GAMES BEA

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 82 ft

    Revenue $25,517ADR $607Occ ≈ 12%5★ (12)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Walk to Octoberfest | 4BR Big Bear Retreat

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 433 ft

    Revenue $59,514ADR $412Occ ≈ 40%4.9★ (54)

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  • Cozy Big Bear Cabin

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 509 ft

    Revenue $51,529ADR $612Occ ≈ 23%5★ (43)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Fox Farm Cabin | Hot Tub, Fenced Yard

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $26,864ADR $510Occ ≈ 14%4.5★ (33)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 4BR house close to skiing, hiking, lake & village

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $50,784ADR $741Occ ≈ 19%5★ (3)

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  • Oktoberfest, Ski slopes, and the Village

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 16 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $57,775ADR $705Occ ≈ 22%5★ (128)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Stony Creek Retreat ~ Charming Mountain Escape

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $25,524ADR $591Occ ≈ 12%5★ (2)

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  • Stony Creek Retreat #708

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $66,462ADR $886Occ ≈ 21%—

    Booking

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  • Stony Creek Retreat ~ Charming Mountain escape close to skiing, hiking, the lake, and the Village

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $62,829ADR $1,007Occ ≈ 17%—

    Booking

  • Sleeps 10-Near Oktoberfest & FamilyRecreationArea

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $29,622ADR $364Occ ≈ 22%4.8★ (172)

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  • Beary Cozy Cabin:Log Cabin!Spa!Foosball!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $19,411ADR $480Occ ≈ 11%4.9★ (21)

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  • Family-Friendly Luxury Home with Games & Decks

    House · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $25,315ADR $620Occ ≈ 11%4.1★ (9)

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  • Stony Creek Cabin - Gorgeous home in the Eagle Mountain Estates

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $47,336ADR $666Occ ≈ 19%5★ (1)

    Booking

  • Castlewood Lodge, Game Room, Hot Tub

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $36,295ADR $525Occ ≈ 19%4.8★ (71)

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  • Lux Spacious with 2 Masters!MountainViews!HotTub!

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 15 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $79,488ADR $628Occ ≈ 35%4.8★ (67)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Adventure Bearadise | Big Bear Lake • Ski • Games

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $16,038ADR $538Occ ≈ 8%5★ (149)

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  • Big Tree Lodge: Ping Pong! Fireplace! Propane BBQ!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $23,075ADR $461Occ ≈ 14%4.7★ (41)

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  • Luxury Mountain Lodge:A/C!OutdoorLiving!PoolTable!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $49,409ADR $537Occ ≈ 25%4.8★ (102)

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  • Luxe Mountain Home on Big Bear Eagle Preserve

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $75,603ADR $439Occ ≈ 47%4.8★ (353)

    Airbnb

  • Big Bear Hideaway

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $33,075ADR $502Occ ≈ 18%5★ (6)

    Airbnb

  • Extravagant Big Bear Home, Spa, Large Yard, Pets

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $69,993ADR $493Occ ≈ 39%5★ (151)

    Airbnb

  • Blue Jay Chalet: Fox Farm! Hot Tub! Pet Friendly!

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $38,162ADR $331Occ ≈ 32%4.9★ (92)

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  • Grandma Big Bear's House is a warm family home!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $21,466ADR $566Occ ≈ 10%5★ (90)

    Airbnb

  • Big Bear White Skies ~ Fantastic cabin with fireplace, game room, mountain view, & hot tub

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $71,841ADR $933Occ ≈ 21%—

    Booking

  • Big Bear White Skies #674

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $94,181ADR $1,070Occ ≈ 24%—

    Booking

  • Big Bear White Skies – Family Cabin with Hot Tub,

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $45,144ADR $783Occ ≈ 16%4.7★ (6)

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  • LUX Custom Log Cabin! Movie Theater/Game Room!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $61,609ADR $665Occ ≈ 25%4.8★ (55)

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  • Stork and Bear Cabin: Luxury! Pool Table!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $31,284ADR $688Occ ≈ 12%4.8★ (50)

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  • Mama Bear Den

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $25,843ADR $419Occ ≈ 17%4.8★ (31)

    Airbnb

  • Boulder Estate. Hot Tub in Boulders. Views. Games.

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $69,690ADR $0Occ ≈ —4.8★ (45)

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  • Family-Friendly Home w/ Hot Tub in Big Bear!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $55,964ADR $469Occ ≈ 33%4.8★ (61)

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  • ‘Dancing Bear Lodge’ ~ 1 Mi to Big Bear Lake!

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $53,079ADR $610Occ ≈ 24%4.4★ (4)

    Booking

  • Beautiful Big Bear Mountain Lake Escape!

    House · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $14,402ADR $600Occ ≈ 7%5★ (35)

    Airbnb

  • Spacious Big Bear Home w/ Game Room + Hot Tub!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $47,249ADR $675Occ ≈ 19%4.2★ (25)

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  • Mountaintop Destination

    House · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 16 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $59,026ADR $562Occ ≈ 29%4.8★ (87)

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  • Castle Rock. Spa, BBQ, and the Best Views. AC

    House · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $91,700ADR $754Occ ≈ 33%4.9★ (90)

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  • Prime Big Bear Location! Pool Table! Foosball!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $2,607ADR $434Occ ≈ 2%—

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  • Modern Mountain Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Game Room & Fire

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $47,406ADR $665Occ ≈ 20%5★ (106)

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  • Luxury 4 Bd Family Cabin In The Exclusive Castle Glen Estates

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $19,451ADR $659Occ ≈ 8%5★ (151)

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  • Ultimate year-round retreat! Gameroom*HotTub*Sauna

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $58,692ADR $659Occ ≈ 24%4.7★ (7)

    Airbnb

  • Timberline View Estate - Log Cabin with Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 10, Expansive Deck & Views

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $14,454ADR $722Occ ≈ 5%—

    Booking

  • Fox Farm, Fireplace, Deck, BBQ, Sleeps 11

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $0ADR $0Occ ≈ —4★ (6)

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  • Spacious Cabin Near Snowplay,Lake & Ski Resorts!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $21,617ADR $562Occ ≈ 11%4.8★ (21)

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  • Castle Glen Gem: Pool Table! Mountain Views! WiFi!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $56,189ADR $587Occ ≈ 26%4.6★ (52)

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  • Newly Built Cabin! Spa, HugeFencedDeck, Arcades

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $59,859ADR $318Occ ≈ 52%4.8★ (173)

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  • Light & Bright Log Cabin w/ Garage Game Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $80,748ADR $538Occ ≈ 41%4.7★ (60)

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  • Copper Pine Retreat / Spa, Large Back yard,

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $17,282ADR $547Occ ≈ 9%5★ (1)

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  • Game Room, Fenced Dog Yard, Hot Tub, Charm Galore

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $41,560ADR $610Occ ≈ 19%4.9★ (81)

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Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.

Cash flow calculator

Financing

Est. revenue

$44,103

NOI

$15,479

Cash flow /mo

$1,290

Cash needed

$803,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

1.9%

ROE (yr 1)

4.7%

Cap rate

2.1%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$204,216

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$65,349

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$15,479
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$22,500
ROE4.7%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)12.9%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$8,821
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,323
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,205
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$9,375
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$3,825

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$750,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$30,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$23,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$65,349

Property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split come from this listing's county tax record; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).

The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.

Cost segregation estimate

An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.

Depreciable basis

$565,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$180,000 · 32%

Year-1 deduction

$204,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$65,000

Land 25% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $385,000 over 39 years · new furniture $23,000

Based on: 1,830 sq ft, built 1980, 4 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, fence, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $133,000 in year 1 (19% short-life, $43,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$119,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,800 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $14,400
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $8,000 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $11,800
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,200 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $4,700
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $700
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $2,200
  • Window coverings (18)default

    $4,500 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $6,600
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $11,800 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $17,300
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,600 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $11,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,600 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $6,800
  • Appliances (range, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $7,300
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $13,200
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $23,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $23,000
15-year land improvements$83,900
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,900 new × 50% good × 3.67 allocation

    $16,300
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $8,500 new × 50% good × 3.67 allocation

    $15,600
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,800 new × 50% good × 3.67 allocation

    $3,300
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $20,600 new × 50% good × 3.67 allocation

    $37,700
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 3.67 allocation

    $11,000
Building, 39-year$384,600
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $198,000 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $290,300
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $20,600 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $30,200
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $20,500 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $30,000
  • HVACdefault

    $20,600 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $30,200
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 3.67 allocation

    $3,900

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$119,100$83,900$1,200$204,200
2$0$0$9,900$9,900
3$0$0$9,900$9,900
4$0$0$9,900$9,900
5$0$0$9,900$9,900
6+$0$0$343,900$343,900
Total$119,100$83,900$384,600$587,600

The building's share of the price ($565,000) is 3.7x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($154,000). The IRS guide treats a gap this size as a reason to review the land share: if land is worth more than the county ratio says, the basis and the write-off are smaller.

Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: California and Georgia disallow bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.

Market note

Big Bear Lake (city) and unincorporated county areas both allow permitted short-term rentals, and we found no numeric permit cap in either. Permits/licenses generally do NOT transfer on sale — a buyer must apply for their own, so confirm permit status with the city or San Bernardino County before closing. City: vacation rental license, up to 3 per owner. County: 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres, 2 max per owner. Lodging tax ~13% in the city, ~7% county. Rules change; verify before you buy.