205 E Starr Dr
Big Bear City, CA 92314
$599,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,960 sqft · Listed 1d ago
View on Realtor.com →Year built
1986
Sqft
1,960
Lot sqft
6,900
HOA / mo
$0
Furnished
Yes
List date
2026-10-07T20:03:57.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$32,508
ADR
$297
Occupancy
30%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$6,168
Confidence
Low (45.18), 35 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Median revenue of shown comps: $25,315
4-Bedroom Jacuzzi, Car, RV Parking & EV charging
Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $20,323ADR $612Occ ≈ 9%5★ (2)
SuperHost's creation: MiniCastle
House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $37,664ADR $317Occ ≈ 33%5★ (93)
Golden Bear - Comfy cabin, short drive to the lake! Ping Pong and Pool Table! Darts and Air Hockey!
Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $35,359ADR $353Occ ≈ 27%—
Skylight Chalet - 4 BR/2.5 Bath Home, Sleeps 8
House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +3
Revenue $11,421ADR $455Occ ≈ 7%5★ (80)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Bear Cabana Near Lake W/ Hot Tub, Shuffleboard House
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $972 | $486 | 1% | 5★ (1) | 269 ft | AirbnbVrboBooking |
4-Bedroom Jacuzzi, Car, RV Parking & EV charging Cabin | 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $20,323 | $612 | 9% | 5★ (2) | 0.1 mi | Airbnb |
SuperHost's creation: MiniCastle House
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $37,664 | $317 | 33% | 5★ (93) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Fall Retreat Family Cabin Hot Tub+BBQ+Game Room Cabin
| 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $38,407 | $507 | 21% | 5★ (93) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
5 Mi to Snow Summit: Cabin w/ Deck & Fireplace Cabin
| 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $12,612 | $394 | 9% | 4.5★ (23) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Golden Bear - Comfy cabin, short drive to the lake! Ping Pong and Pool Table! Darts and Air Hockey! Vacation home | 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $35,359 | $353 | 27% | — | 0.4 mi | Booking |
Woodland Hideaway - Stylish, Spacious, Hiking, EV Cabin
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $29,524 | $247 | 33% | 5★ (37) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Laugh, Play & Chill in Big Bear’s Golden Bear Cabin
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $24,871 | $262 | 26% | 4.1★ (11) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
"Oktoberfest” 20% off New Villa, AC, pool tbl, 10p Villa
| 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $3,030 | $606 | 1% | — | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Skylight Chalet - 4 BR/2.5 Bath Home, Sleeps 8 House
| 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $11,421 | $455 | 7% | 5★ (80) | 0.5 mi | Airbnb |
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Doble your pleasure #2127
Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi
Revenue $40,789ADR $667Occ ≈ 17%—
2500SQF Family & Friends Big Bear Vacation Home!
Cottage · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.7 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +3
Revenue $55,754ADR $213Occ ≈ 72%4.5★ (147)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spacious Mountain Retreat w/ Game Room Cabin
| 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 10 | $18,926 | $509 | 10% | 4.6★ (41) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
4BR Cabin Near Big Bear Lake, Ski, Hike EV Charger House
| 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $43,355 | $396 | 30% | 4.8★ (48) | 0.6 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Cozy Bear Lodge- Modern, Clean Cabin w Private spa House
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 12 | $5,168 | $281 | 5% | 5★ (3) | 0.6 mi | AirbnbBooking |
*Bear City Doble Your Pleasure Retreat*Hot Tub* Cabin | 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $43,885 | $122 | 99% | 4.5★ (20) | 0.6 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Fun-Filled Big Bear Retreat for Families & Friends House
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $24,498 | $306 | 22% | 4.2★ (4) | 0.6 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Doble your pleasure #2127 Vacation home | 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $40,789 | $667 | 17% | — | 0.6 mi | Booking |
2500SQF Family & Friends Big Bear Vacation Home! Cottage
| 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $55,754 | $213 | 72% | 4.5★ (147) | 0.7 mi | Airbnb |
Gold Mountain Getaway Cabin
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $26,714 | $370 | 20% | 4.8★ (58) | 0.7 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Mountain Retreat | Firepit/BBQ | Games House
| 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $25,315 | $420 | 17% | 5★ (19) | 0.8 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
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
Est. revenue
$32,508
NOI
$9,562
Cash flow /mo
$797
Cash needed
$622,960
Cash-on-cash (all cash)
1.5%
ROE (yr 1)
4.4%
Cap rate
1.6%
DSCR
—
Year-1 write-off
$153,915
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$49,253
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)$9,562
- Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
- Appreciation at%$17,970
Tax savings aren't counted. Turn on “Count tax savings in returns” above if you can use the losses.
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown
Annual operating expenses
- Management (20% of revenue)$6,502
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$975
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,625
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$7,511
- Insurance (STR-rated)$3,055
Cash needed to close
- Purchase price (all cash)$599,000
- Closing costs (4.0%)$23,960
- Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$49,253
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
$482,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$154,000 · 32%
Year-1 deduction
$154,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$49,000
Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $328,000 over 39 years
Based on: 1,960 sq ft, built 1986, 4 bd / 3 ba, furnished, listing features (deck, patio, fence, game room, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list).
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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $93,000 in year 1 (19% short-life, $30,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $11,500
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$10,100 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $11,800
Kitchen countertops (stone)listing
$10,300 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $3,900
Decorative trimdefault
$3,400 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $500
Mirrorsdefault
$500 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $1,700
Shelvingdefault
$1,500 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $5,700
Window coverings (20)default
$5,000 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $7,200
Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing
$6,300 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $9,000
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$7,900 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $5,400
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$4,700 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $7,000
Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator)listing
$6,100 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $9,200
Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing
$23,000 new × 40% good · out of the price
- $2,400
Game-room equipment (used)listing
$6,000 new × 40% good · out of the price
- $13,100
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)listing
$9,200 new × 50% good × 2.85 allocation
- $12,600
Landscaping (typical)default
$8,800 new × 50% good × 2.85 allocation
- $12,600
Patioslisting
$8,800 new × 50% good × 2.85 allocation
- $31,500
Decks & porches (attached)listing
$22,100 new × 50% good × 2.85 allocation
- $8,600
Fencinglisting
$6,000 new × 50% good × 2.85 allocation
- $242,200
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$212,200 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $25,200
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$22,100 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $25,200
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$22,100 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $25,200
HVACdefault
$22,100 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $7,200
Hardwood & tile floorsdefault
$6,300 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
- $3,000
Fireplacelisting
$2,600 new × 40% good × 2.85 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $75,300 | $78,300 | $400 | $153,900 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $294,000 | $294,000 |
| Total | $75,300 | $78,300 | $328,000 | $481,500 |
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, Georgia and Wisconsin 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.