1457 Malabar Way
Big Bear City, CA 92314
$524,999
3 bd · 3 ba · Listed 4d ago
View on Realtor.com →Year built
1977
Sqft
—
Lot sqft
7,296
HOA / mo
None
Furnished
No
List date
2026-11-08T19:59:00.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$29,143
ADR
$279
Occupancy
29%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$6,366
Confidence
Low (35.69), 47 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Median revenue of shown comps: $23,516
Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fireplace & Deck
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 233 ft
Revenue $5,036ADR $296Occ ≈ 5%5★ (6)
Delisted
Private Hot Tub • Game Room • Mountain Views
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 486 ft
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +4
Revenue $56,199ADR $280Occ ≈ 55%5★ (179)
Cozy Cabin: Your Big Bear Retreat with jaccuzi
House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 495 ft
Revenue $22,476ADR $647Occ ≈ 10%4.7★ (14)
Delisted
Bear Paw Lodge *Cozy home w/ fireplace & game room
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $15,054ADR $250Occ ≈ 16%4.8★ (43)
Delisted
PK Serene 3BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Outdoor Projector
House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $24,155ADR $373Occ ≈ 18%4.8★ (389)
Three 3's Cabin|Gated, AC, dogs ok, Spa, Lrg Yard
Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $18,010ADR $248Occ ≈ 20%4.7★ (29)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🍁 MalaBear Lodge in the🌲 🌲15 min to 🏔 Private Spa Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $41,743 | $337 | 34% | 4.9★ (186) | 226 ft | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fireplace & Deck House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $5,036 | $296 | 5% | 5★ (6) | 233 ft | Delisted |
Private Hot Tub • Game Room • Mountain Views Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $56,199 | $280 | 55% | 5★ (179) | 486 ft | Airbnb |
Cozy Cabin: Your Big Bear Retreat with jaccuzi House | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $22,476 | $647 | 10% | 4.7★ (14) | 495 ft | Delisted |
Bear Paw Lodge *Cozy home w/ fireplace & game room House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $15,054 | $250 | 16% | 4.8★ (43) | 0.1 mi | Delisted |
The Lazy Bear Inn- Family Friendly Game Room & Spa Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $24,314 | $338 | 20% | 4.8★ (52) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
PK Serene 3BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Outdoor Projector House | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $24,155 | $373 | 18% | 4.8★ (389) | 0.1 mi | Airbnb |
Dutch Hideaway-3bed W/Gameroom House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $15,283 | $453 | 9% | 4.8★ (7) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Three 3's Cabin|Gated, AC, dogs ok, Spa, Lrg Yard Cabin | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 | $18,010 | $248 | 20% | 4.7★ (29) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Vintage Hollywood Hideaway: Spa, Sauna, Speakeasy Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $71,378 | $339 | 58% | 4.9★ (298) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
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Sweet Cabin Gateway | Cozy Big Bear Retreat Minutes From Adventure
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $30,109ADR $406Occ ≈ 20%—
BlueJay Gettaway •CozyCabin • Hot Tub • Game Room
House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +4
Revenue $7,099ADR $310Occ ≈ 6%5★ (4)
Play Big Bear - Relaxing Bear City Family Retreat-
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $35,752ADR $361Occ ≈ 27%3★ (2)
Play Big Bear #2580
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $14,717ADR $431Occ ≈ 9%—
*Play Big Bear* Fun-Packed BB City Family Retreat*
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $16,456ADR $274Occ ≈ 16%5★ (3)
Bear Meadow -Create your Big Bear Memories
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $17,109ADR $468Occ ≈ 10%4.8★ (45)
Delisted
Gold Rush Retreat, Sleeps 10, Mountain Views
House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
Revenue $37,890ADR $219Occ ≈ 47%4.9★ (78)
3 bedroom with fireplace + deck - Emerald Retreat
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
Revenue $8,690ADR $174Occ ≈ 14%5★ (8)
HOME SWEET HOME sleeps 7- Enjoy the Forest
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $22,224ADR $203Occ ≈ 30%4.8★ (85)
Big Bear A Frame
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
- A/C
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $8,761ADR $270Occ ≈ 9%4.6★ (65)
Stylish Family Cabin w/ Pac-Man & Stone Fireplace!
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Washer
- +2
Revenue $9,340ADR $259Occ ≈ 10%4.9★ (25)
Grandpa’s cabin
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $1,950ADR $243Occ ≈ 2%5★ (3)
Spacious 3br perfect for big Group with hot tub
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $8,843ADR $406Occ ≈ 6%5★ (4)
Delisted
Big Bear Intrigue
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +3
Revenue $25,818ADR $219Occ ≈ 32%5★ (116)
Modern Big Bear Cabin w Game Room, Big Fenced Yard
House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi
Revenue $59,427ADR $271Occ ≈ 60%5★ (88)
Wagon Wheel Retreat | Dog-Friendly | Sleeps 8
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $26,113ADR $255Occ ≈ 28%4.9★ (17)
Maple Ridge by Rather Be Properties
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi
Revenue $5,556ADR $230Occ ≈ 7%—
Modern Home, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Open Family Room
House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi
- Hot tub
- A/C
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- +6
Revenue $26,149ADR $378Occ ≈ 19%5★ (30)
Golden Bear at Shay Meadow - Hot Tub- Foosball-
Cabin · 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi
Revenue $30,536ADR $1,782Occ ≈ 5%—
Golden Bear at Shay Meadow - Hot Tub- Foosball-
Cabin · 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi
Revenue $12,164ADR $289Occ ≈ 12%—
Delisted
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cozy BearPaw Cave Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $17,267 | $326 | 15% | 5★ (50) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Pet-friendly cabin with Mountain Views Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $32,407 | $180 | 49% | 5★ (51) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Sweet Cabin Gateway | Cozy Big Bear Retreat Minutes From Adventure Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $30,109 | $406 | 20% | — | 0.2 mi | Booking |
BlueJay Gettaway •CozyCabin • Hot Tub • Game Room House
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $7,099 | $310 | 6% | 5★ (4) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Malabar Mountain Cabin Tucked in Forest Pine View. Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $21,908 | $136 | 44% | 4.7★ (18) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Hot Tub + Fireplace | Cozy Big Bear City Cabin-PEA Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $8,061 | $518 | 4% | 4.5★ (8) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Play Big Bear - Relaxing Bear City Family Retreat- Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $35,752 | $361 | 27% | 3★ (2) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Play Big Bear #2580 Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $14,717 | $431 | 9% | — | 0.3 mi | Booking |
*Play Big Bear* Fun-Packed BB City Family Retreat* Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $16,456 | $274 | 16% | 5★ (3) | 0.3 mi | Booking |
Bear Meadow -Create your Big Bear Memories House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $17,109 | $468 | 10% | 4.8★ (45) | 0.3 mi | Delisted |
Gold Rush Retreat, Sleeps 10, Mountain Views House
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $37,890 | $219 | 47% | 4.9★ (78) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
3 bedroom with fireplace + deck - Emerald Retreat House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $8,690 | $174 | 14% | 5★ (8) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
HOME SWEET HOME sleeps 7- Enjoy the Forest House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $22,224 | $203 | 30% | 4.8★ (85) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Family Fun Cabin Hot Tub Pet Friendly Game Room Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $46,248 | $867 | 15% | 5★ (4) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Le’s Serenity Cozy Cabin Hot Tub, Games, A.C. Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $33,888 | $293 | 32% | 4.8★ (21) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
The Bears Lair Perfect for family w-full Amenities Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $23,516 | $284 | 23% | 4.5★ (33) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Big Bear A Frame Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $8,761 | $270 | 9% | 4.6★ (65) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Pet Friendly Pickleball Paradise and Hot Tub House | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $44,486 | $284 | 43% | 5★ (49) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Holiday Ready! Hot Tub | Games | EV_Pets OK House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $50,184 | $251 | 55% | 4.9★ (152) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Game Room | Fenced Yard + Fireplace Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $12,973 | $387 | 9% | 4.7★ (12) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Stylish Family Cabin w/ Pac-Man & Stone Fireplace! Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $9,340 | $259 | 10% | 4.9★ (25) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Grandpa’s cabin House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $1,950 | $243 | 2% | 5★ (3) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Hot Tub • Game Room • BBQ • Large Cabin • Dogs OK Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $53,447 | $312 | 47% | 4.9★ (280) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Pet-Friendly Big Bear Cabin ~ 6 Mi to Ski Resorts! Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $21,700 | $326 | 18% | 4.8★ (50) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Spacious 3br perfect for big Group with hot tub House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $8,843 | $406 | 6% | 5★ (4) | 0.4 mi | Delisted |
Big Bear-Epic Views, Fire Pits, Hot Tub, Theater! House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $61,630 | $324 | 52% | 5★ (171) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Central heat! Maple Ridge Getaway in Big Bear House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 | $33,365 | $341 | 27% | 5★ (124) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Big Bear Intrigue House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $25,818 | $219 | 32% | 5★ (116) | 0.4 mi | Airbnb |
Modern Cabin w/Mtn Views/Pool Table/Jacuzzi for 8 House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $40,896 | $515 | 22% | 4.8★ (335) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Modern Big Bear Cabin w Game Room, Big Fenced Yard House | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $59,427 | $271 | 60% | 5★ (88) | 0.5 mi | Airbnb |
Wagon Wheel Retreat | Dog-Friendly | Sleeps 8 House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $26,113 | $255 | 28% | 4.9★ (17) | 0.5 mi | Airbnb |
Maple Ridge by Rather Be Properties Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $5,556 | $230 | 7% | — | 0.5 mi | Booking |
Modern Home, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Open Family Room House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $26,149 | $378 | 19% | 5★ (30) | 0.5 mi | Airbnb |
New Listing! 2390- Golden Bear at Shay Meadows Cabin | 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 | $37,526 | $1,214 | 8% | — | 0.6 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Golden Bear at Shay Meadow - Hot Tub- Foosball- Cabin | 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 | $30,536 | $1,782 | 5% | — | 0.6 mi | Booking |
Golden Bear at Shay Meadow - Hot Tub- Foosball- Cabin | 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 | $12,164 | $289 | 12% | — | 0.6 mi | Delisted |
Mountain Retreat near Big Bear Lake – 3 BR, 2. BA, Cottage
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $712 | $356 | 1% | 5★ (1) | 0.6 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
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
$29,143
NOI
$8,330
Cash flow /mo
$694
Cash needed
$571,499
Cash-on-cash (all cash)
1.5%
ROE (yr 1)
4.2%
Cap rate
1.6%
DSCR
—
Year-1 write-off
$152,240
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$48,717
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)$8,330
- Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
- Appreciation at%$15,750
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)$5,829
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$874
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,457
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$8,467
- Insurance (STR-rated)$2,677
Cash needed to close
- Purchase price (all cash)$524,999
- Closing costs (4.0%)$21,000
- Furnishing (bought new)$25,500
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$48,717
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
$420,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$126,000 · 30%
Year-1 deduction
$152,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$49,000
Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $294,000 over 39 years · new furniture $26,000
Based on: ~1,900 sq ft (from beds), built 1977, 3 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, fence, game room, fireplace, appliance list).
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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $100,000 in year 1 (18% short-life, $32,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $10,400
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$10,000 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $8,500
Kitchen countertopsdefault
$8,200 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $3,500
Decorative trimdefault
$3,300 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $500
Mirrorsdefault
$500 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $1,300
Shelvingdefault
$1,200 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $5,000
Window coverings (19)default
$4,800 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $5,100
Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default
$4,900 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $8,100
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$7,800 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $4,900
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$4,700 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $8,100
Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing
$7,700 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $9,400
Hot tub (freestanding)listing
$9,000 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $19,500
Furniture bought newlisting
$19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately
- $6,000
Game-room equipment bought newlisting
$6,000 new × 100% good · bought separately
- $11,800
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default
$9,000 new × 50% good × 2.62 allocation
- $11,400
Landscaping (typical)default
$8,700 new × 50% good × 2.62 allocation
- $2,500
Patiosdefault
$1,900 new × 50% good × 2.62 allocation
- $28,000
Decks & porches (attached)listing
$21,400 new × 50% good × 2.62 allocation
- $7,900
Fencinglisting
$6,000 new × 50% good × 2.62 allocation
- $215,900
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$206,000 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $22,400
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$21,400 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $22,400
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$21,400 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $22,400
HVACdefault
$21,400 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $7,700
Hardwood & tile floorsdefault
$7,300 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
- $2,800
Fireplacelisting
$2,600 new × 40% good × 2.62 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $90,400 | $61,600 | $300 | $152,200 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $263,200 | $263,200 |
| Total | $90,400 | $61,600 | $293,600 | $445,500 |
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.