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824 Mountain Ln

824 Mountain Ln

Big Bear City, CA 92314

$539,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft · Listed 23d ago

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Year built

1979

Sqft

1,301

Lot sqft

7,802

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-06T18:18:15.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$31,890

ADR

$261

Occupancy

33%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$6,532

Confidence

Low (36.27), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$15,196$27,862$42,440
  • Belmont Pines at Big Bear- Relaxing Modern Retreat

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 220 ft

    Revenue $18,206ADR $374Occ ≈ 13%4.8★ (7)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Belmont Pines Cottage Big Bear~ Mins To Activities~

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 223 ft

    Revenue $26,687ADR $190Occ ≈ 38%—

    Booking

  • Belmont Pines, New remodel, spa ev, pets, Alexa

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 266 ft

    Revenue $51,448ADR $317Occ ≈ 44%4.8★ (7)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Near Oktoberfest- AC, Family Friendly, Spacious

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 292 ft

    Revenue $3,753ADR $278Occ ≈ 4%5★ (2)

    Airbnb

  • Cabin w/ Game Room Fenced Yard + Firepit + Nr Lake

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 328 ft

    Revenue $38,446ADR $351Occ ≈ 30%5★ (165)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Tranquil Cabin with Barbecue and Beautiful Outdoor Living Space in Big Bear Lake, California

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 328 ft

    Revenue $4,818ADR $254Occ ≈ 5%—

    Vrbo

  • Haoles Hideaway I Family Cabin Sleeps 6

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 331 ft

    Revenue $29,114ADR $306Occ ≈ 26%4.8★ (79)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Mountain Escape with Indoor Jacuzzi & Game Room

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 371 ft

    Revenue $42,348ADR $664Occ ≈ 17%4.9★ (25)

    Airbnb

  • Family-Friendly Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Foosball

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 407 ft

    Revenue $17,863ADR $585Occ ≈ 8%4.8★ (6)

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  • Lazy Bear Den: Billiards+Spa+Arcade+DogsStayFree

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 430 ft

    Revenue $43,739ADR $340Occ ≈ 35%5★ (87)

    AirbnbVrbo

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  • Pine View Escape

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 12 · 443 ft

    Revenue $43,158ADR $490Occ ≈ 24%4.2★ (10)

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  • Hidden Pines Cabin - Nearby Snow & Play

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 482 ft

    Revenue $18,422ADR $290Occ ≈ 17%5★ (70)

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  • Eton 3BR Escape w/Hot Tub

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 502 ft

    Revenue $18,999ADR $270Occ ≈ 19%—

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  • By ski resort huge yard king beds

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 512 ft

    Revenue $10,650ADR $273Occ ≈ 11%4.7★ (26)

    Airbnb

  • Just Grizzly-Modern-Elegant 3Bed-2bath-Pets OK

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $26,946ADR $420Occ ≈ 18%4.9★ (41)

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  • HotTub+Pet Friendly+King Bed+Huge fenced backyard

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $35,151ADR $312Occ ≈ 31%5★ (57)

    Airbnb

  • Walk to Oktoberfest: Spa, Pool Table, Pets ok

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $61,169ADR $380Occ ≈ 44%5★ (250)

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  • HotTub Cabin Near Lake with Game Room and Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $68,344ADR $269Occ ≈ 70%4.9★ (468)

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  • Saul's Cabin~Cozy mountain retreat near slopes.

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $28,781ADR $320Occ ≈ 25%4.8★ (55)

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  • Camp Keynote *ModernJapandi*AC*RecRoom*HotTub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $42,942ADR $612Occ ≈ 19%5★ (24)

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  • Under the Stars, 1 Night Free!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $23,704ADR $379Occ ≈ 17%5★ (84)

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  • Ceasar Retreat at Big Bear - Cozy Mountain Alpine

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $4,247ADR $343Occ ≈ 3%4.5★ (2)

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  • Cabin Spa Retreat-4 Min Walk 2 Go Carts +WiFi

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $41,531ADR $242Occ ≈ 47%4.7★ (641)

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  • Lazzy Bear Lodge

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $1,787ADR $411Occ ≈ 1%5★ (10)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Spacious Dog-Friendly Home w Hot Tub & Game Room!

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $22,830ADR $422Occ ≈ 15%5★ (53)

    Airbnb

  • Lux Pinetree Cabin - Good for Families and Groups

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $42,470ADR $290Occ ≈ 40%5★ (70)

    Airbnb

  • Hot Tub, Game Room, Pool Table, Air Hockey

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $62,823ADR $737Occ ≈ 23%5★ (4)

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  • 3bd/2ba-Single Story Getaway Summer Cottage

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $23,990ADR $198Occ ≈ 33%5★ (62)

    Airbnb

  • Mountain Bliss: Outdoor Hot Tub! Arcade!

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $26,460ADR $325Occ ≈ 22%4.8★ (62)

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  • Bearfoot Den: Close to Lake!Internet!BBQ!Hot Tub!

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $44,335ADR $207Occ ≈ 59%4.5★ (98)

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  • Blue Haven Lodge | Peaceful Retreat + Private Yard

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $58,911ADR $383Occ ≈ 42%5★ (83)

    Airbnb

  • Spacious Family Friendly Cabin With Large Backyard

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $31,016ADR $150Occ ≈ 57%4.9★ (113)

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  • Dutch Charmer

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $6,350ADR $277Occ ≈ 6%—

    Airbnb

  • Walk2OKTOBERFEST-Arcade- Firepit-Fenced-DogsOk-A/C

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $45,568ADR $276Occ ≈ 45%5★ (244)

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  • Ceasar Retreat at Big Bear - Cozy Mountain Alpine Cottage

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $6,815ADR $309Occ ≈ 6%—

    Booking

  • Ski, Hike & Unwind: Big Bear Gem 3 Mi to Slopes!

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $4,799ADR $255Occ ≈ 5%1★ (1)

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  • Ski, Hike & Unwind: Big Bear Gem 3 Mi to Slopes!

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $39,135ADR $319Occ ≈ 34%5★ (1)

    Booking

  • Dream Moon House + Spa + Game Room + Large Yard!

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $50,362ADR $367Occ ≈ 38%4.7★ (18)

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  • Walk to Oktoberfest. Cozy A-Frame Cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $29,886ADR $234Occ ≈ 35%4.8★ (16)

    Airbnb

  • Pet Friendly! Firepit! Fenced Backyard!

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $20,497ADR $236Occ ≈ 24%5★ (20)

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  • Woodside Getaway

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $2,446ADR $244Occ ≈ 3%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Logger's Lodge W/ Spa

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $28,882ADR $322Occ ≈ 25%5★ (15)

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  • Snowy Creek-Mins 2 Tubing Lifts Village Spa DogsOK

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $38,946ADR $456Occ ≈ 23%5★ (50)

    Airbnb

  • Rosie's Cabin: Near Lake & Hiking Trails!Foosball!

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $7,077ADR $226Occ ≈ 9%4.8★ (22)

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  • Spacious Big Bear lake Cabin hiking trails nearby

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $15,926ADR $308Occ ≈ 14%4.7★ (11)

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  • Cozy Cabin w/ Fireplace, Spa, BBQ Grill, Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $12,667ADR $222Occ ≈ 16%5★ (17)

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  • Fireplace, Firepit, BBQ, Oktoberfest, Tubing

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $28,777ADR $350Occ ≈ 23%5★ (52)

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  • Historic Home~Air Conditioning~Arcade~Spa~Dog OK

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $59,094ADR $365Occ ≈ 44%5★ (191)

    Airbnb

  • Whiskey Pines -Close to Snow Play, Oktoberfest, Lake +BBQ+King Bed+Pet friendly

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $14,952ADR $262Occ ≈ 16%5★ (0)

    Vrbo

  • Alpine Chalet

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $392ADR $196Occ ≈ 1%—

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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

$31,890

NOI

$10,083

Cash flow /mo

$840

Cash needed

$580,060

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

1.7%

ROE (yr 1)

4.5%

Cap rate

1.9%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$172,697

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$55,263

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$10,083
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$16,170
ROE4.5%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)14.1%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$6,378
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$957
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,595
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$6,738
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,749

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$539,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$21,560
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$55,263

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

$431,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$152,000 · 35%

Year-1 deduction

$173,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$55,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $279,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,301 sq ft, built 1979, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, patio, fence, fireplace, stone counters).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $115,000 in year 1 (22% short-life, $37,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$87,700
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,700 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $12,600
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $8,800 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $12,900
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,300 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $3,300
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $1,700
  • Window coverings (13)default

    $3,300 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $4,700
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default

    $3,300 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $4,900
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,700 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $9,800
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,100 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $5,900
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $11,800
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$84,100
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,500 new × 50% good × 3.64 allocation

    $13,600
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,200 new × 50% good × 3.64 allocation

    $13,100
  • Patioslisting

    $5,900 new × 50% good × 3.64 allocation

    $10,700
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $14,600 new × 50% good × 3.64 allocation

    $26,700
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 3.64 allocation

    $10,900
  • Gazebo / pergolalisting

    $5,000 new × 50% good × 3.64 allocation

    $9,100
Building, 39-year$278,900
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $140,700 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $205,000
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $14,600 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $21,300
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $13,800 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $20,100
  • HVACdefault

    $14,700 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $21,400
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $7,300
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 3.64 allocation

    $3,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$87,700$84,100$900$172,700
2$0$0$7,200$7,200
3$0$0$7,200$7,200
4$0$0$7,200$7,200
5$0$0$7,200$7,200
6+$0$0$249,400$249,400
Total$87,700$84,100$278,900$450,700

The building's share of the price ($431,000) is 3.6x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($118,000). 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.