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1128 Gold Mountain Dr

1128 Gold Mountain Dr

Big Bear City, CA 92314

$699,999

4 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · Listed 24d ago

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Year built

1988

Sqft

2,016

Lot sqft

10,010

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-05T16:42:40.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$27,393

ADR

$293

Occupancy

26%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$5,024

Confidence

Low (42.74), 24 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$16,431$23,530$38,986
  • Lux Big Bear Retreat-fastWi-Fi, Fireplace, Private

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 482 ft

    Revenue $5,001ADR $455Occ ≈ 3%4.8★ (27)

    Airbnb

  • Big Bear • Scenic 4BR Cabin w/ BBQ Deck

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 505 ft

    Revenue $31,092ADR $423Occ ≈ 20%—

    Airbnb

  • Woodland Breezes

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $17,166ADR $406Occ ≈ 12%5★ (123)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Authentic 4BR Big Bear Cabin •Dog-Friendly w/ Deck

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $9,780ADR $408Occ ≈ 7%1★ (1)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Big Bear Retreat: Cozy 4BR Cabin

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $16,384ADR $428Occ ≈ 10%4.7★ (9)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Gold Mountain Getaway

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $26,300ADR $369Occ ≈ 20%4.8★ (57)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Big Bear’s Most Unique Family Ranch & Ghost Town

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $58,299ADR $281Occ ≈ 57%5★ (61)

    Airbnb

  • Hot Tub Cabin | Foosball, Arcade, Fireplaces

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $49,279ADR $438Occ ≈ 31%4.5★ (14)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Grand Bear Chalet

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

    Revenue $14,704ADR $452Occ ≈ 9%5★ (2)

    Airbnb

  • Doble your pleasure #2127

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $39,530ADR $554Occ ≈ 20%—

    Booking

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  • Mountain Retreat | Firepit/BBQ | Games

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $24,842ADR $422Occ ≈ 16%5★ (18)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • *Bear City Doble Your Pleasure Retreat*Hot Tub*

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

    Revenue $45,770ADR $149Occ ≈ 84%4.5★ (20)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Big Bear Cabin | 4BR | Pet-Friendly | Lake & Ski

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

    Revenue $38,804ADR $447Occ ≈ 24%4.8★ (147)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Big Bear Bungalow #643

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $28,358ADR $644Occ ≈ 12%—

    Booking

  • Big Bear Bungalow ~ Cozy Mountain home with fenced yard, grill, fireplace, & washer/dryer

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $19,213ADR $492Occ ≈ 11%5★ (1)

    Booking

  • Hot Tub! Pool Table! PetFriendly!Multi-Fireplaces!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $53,756ADR $440Occ ≈ 33%4.5★ (156)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Gambrel Style, pet friendly, enclosed yard, streaming, fireplace, and more.

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $4,476ADR $334Occ ≈ 4%—

    Vrbo

  • Gambrel StylePet FriendlyYardFireplace

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $16,447ADR $306Occ ≈ 15%—

    Vrbo

  • Upgraded Cabin w/ Locally Inspired Themed Rooms

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $12,360ADR $485Occ ≈ 7%4.4★ (10)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • 4BR Cabin Near Big Bear Lake, Ski, Hike EV Charger

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $43,691ADR $399Occ ≈ 30%4.8★ (47)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Gambrel StylePet FriendlyYardFireplace

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $23,677ADR $357Occ ≈ 18%5★ (4)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Families love! Close to Slopes, Lake, Trails & All

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $16,683ADR $472Occ ≈ 10%4.8★ (98)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Bright and Airy Big Bear Cabin

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $23,383ADR $182Occ ≈ 35%4.5★ (27)

    Airbnb

  • Fairway Hideaway Big Bear cabin

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $20,266ADR $264Occ ≈ 21%4.6★ (37)

    Airbnb

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

$27,393

NOI

$4,253

Cash flow /mo

$354

Cash needed

$750,999

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

0.6%

ROE (yr 1)

3.4%

Cap rate

0.6%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$187,289

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$59,932

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$4,253
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$21,000
ROE3.4%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)11.3%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$5,479
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$822
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,370
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$8,750
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$3,570

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$699,999
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$28,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$23,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$59,932

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

$560,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$163,000 · 29%

Year-1 deduction

$187,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$60,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $397,000 over 39 years · new furniture $23,000

Based on: 2,016 sq ft, built 1988, 4 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fence, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $115,000 in year 1 (16% short-life, $37,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$98,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,200 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $13,700
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $10,500 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $14,000
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,500 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $4,700
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $2,000
  • Window coverings (20)default

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $6,700
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $6,500 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $8,700
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,000 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $10,700
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,800 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $6,400
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,700 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $7,600
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $23,000
15-year land improvements$87,900
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)listing

    $9,300 new × 50% good × 3.35 allocation

    $15,600
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,000 new × 50% good × 3.35 allocation

    $15,000
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,000 new × 50% good × 3.35 allocation

    $3,300
  • Irrigationlisting

    $3,500 new × 50% good × 3.35 allocation

    $5,900
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $22,700 new × 50% good × 3.35 allocation

    $38,000
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 3.35 allocation

    $10,100
Building, 39-year$397,000
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $218,500 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $293,200
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $22,700 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $30,400
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $22,800 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $30,600
  • HVACdefault

    $22,700 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $30,500
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $6,500 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $8,700
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 3.35 allocation

    $3,500

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$98,100$87,900$1,300$187,300
2$0$0$10,200$10,200
3$0$0$10,200$10,200
4$0$0$10,200$10,200
5$0$0$10,200$10,200
6+$0$0$355,000$355,000
Total$98,100$87,900$397,000$583,000

The building's share of the price ($560,000) is 3.4x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($167,000). 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.