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908 Spruce Ln

908 Spruce Ln

Big Bear City, CA 92314

$305,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · Listed 30d ago

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Year built

1984

Sqft

640

Lot sqft

9,583

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

Yes

List date

2026-08-30T23:32:59Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$19,359

ADR

$155

Occupancy

34%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$3,983

Confidence

Low (39.3), 41 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$9,176$16,971$27,409
  • Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Patios & Ski Trolley

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 354 ft

    Revenue $9,176ADR $189Occ ≈ 13%4.9★ (13)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy Cottage

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 482 ft

    Revenue $20,896ADR $178Occ ≈ 32%5★ (93)

    Airbnb

  • Cypress Cottage

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

    Revenue $25,090ADR $327Occ ≈ 21%4.4★ (12)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Pack Light! Baby & Toddler Ready | Arcade

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $42,476ADR $203Occ ≈ 57%5★ (175)

    Airbnb

  • Elevated vibes

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $22,108ADR $278Occ ≈ 22%5★ (6)

    AirbnbBooking

  • AC + Large Fenced Yard w/ Swing Set + Fire Pit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $16,971ADR $286Occ ≈ 16%4.5★ (31)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Cute & Cozy Dog Friendly 2BD 1BA w/Mountain View's

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $28,427ADR $152Occ ≈ 51%4.8★ (190)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Hot Tub & Firepit/Fully Fenced/Sleeps 6

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $14,217ADR $236Occ ≈ 17%4.9★ (16)

    Airbnb

  • LaborDayGetaway HotTub*Arcade Games & Private Yard

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $27,944ADR $231Occ ≈ 33%4.9★ (189)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cozy fully fenced home, dog-friendly, no fee • 6 beds • game room

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $44,605ADR $298Occ ≈ 41%5★ (58)

    AirbnbVrbo

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  • Cozy Big Bear Cabin w/ Mountain Views • Firepit

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $17,436ADR $174Occ ≈ 27%5★ (56)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Moonlit Bear Hut - A Cozy Gambrel A-Frame Cabin

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $28,660ADR $195Occ ≈ 40%4.8★ (246)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Comfy Modern Big Bear Cabin

    House · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $29,957ADR $165Occ ≈ 50%4.8★ (61)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Little Cabin that is cozy in Big Bear

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $14,293ADR $172Occ ≈ 23%4.9★ (33)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Th3 Bears Den

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $16,202ADR $271Occ ≈ 16%4.8★ (48)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cozy Big Bear Cabin w/ Fireplace, BBQ, Fenced Yard

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $10,116ADR $232Occ ≈ 12%5★ (8)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Hot Tub Cozy Cabin by National Forest

    House · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $20,233ADR $177Occ ≈ 31%4.8★ (149)

    Airbnb

  • Residential Serrano Pines Cabin in Big Bear!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $34,124ADR $147Occ ≈ 64%5★ (207)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Big Bear Adventure Cabin Near Snow Play & Village

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $18,868ADR $164Occ ≈ 32%4.9★ (22)

    Airbnb

  • Mahoga Bear Tavern

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $3,760ADR $235Occ ≈ 4%4.7★ (18)

    Airbnb

  • Paws and Chill Cabin

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $15,878ADR $222Occ ≈ 20%4.8★ (151)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • FIND TRUE SECLUSION IN OUR PEACEFUL CHALET. 5 ACRES, TRAILS, TREES & SPA

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $2,408ADR $218Occ ≈ 3%4.3★ (18)

    Vrbo

  • Sequoia Snow Cottage, New with detached game room!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $16,965ADR $209Occ ≈ 22%4.9★ (74)

    Airbnb

  • Hibernation station + Outdoor Area & Pet Friendly!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $19,417ADR $99Occ ≈ 54%5★ (3)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Zen Cottage with Garden in Big Bear

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $16,251ADR $149Occ ≈ 30%4.7★ (318)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • BigBear Cabin w/ Hot Tub + Fire Pit, Hiking Trails

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $27,409ADR $123Occ ≈ 61%4.9★ (33)

    Airbnb

  • Hikers Haven | Steps to National Forest Trails

    House · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $6,825ADR $290Occ ≈ 6%4.4★ (16)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • HUEZO LODGE a cozy home away from home

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $11,463ADR $247Occ ≈ 13%4.8★ (166)

    Airbnb

  • Fireplace, Smart TV, Fenced Yard, BBQ

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $9,114ADR $206Occ ≈ 12%4.3★ (6)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • A place to rest

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $1,023ADR $127Occ ≈ 2%5★ (7)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy Family Cabin w/ Fenced Yard & Fireplace

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $27,893ADR $315Occ ≈ 24%5★ (7)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Charming Cottage in Big Bear: 9 Mi to Bear Mtn

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $8,271ADR $316Occ ≈ 7%2.5★ (2)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Hibernation station Outdoor Area & Pet Friendly!

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $3,935ADR $102Occ ≈ 11%—

    Booking

  • Harvest Haven

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $330ADR $330Occ ≈ 0%4.8★ (21)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • The Big Bear Den : Cozy Cabin in the Mountains

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $27,657ADR $205Occ ≈ 37%4.9★ (74)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3 Bears - *NEW* Fireplace, Smart TV, Gambrel style cabin

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $783ADR $261Occ ≈ 1%—

    VrboBooking

  • Mountain Fun! Cabin w/ Yard & Fireplace

    House · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $23,035ADR $161Occ ≈ 39%5★ (7)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Fenced yard/ walking distance to dog park

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $8,521ADR $421Occ ≈ 6%4.8★ (62)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cabin Hideaway w/ Fireplace & Deck

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $11,661ADR $189Occ ≈ 17%4.8★ (11)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Green Bear Lodge -Sauna- Hot Tub-

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $28,721ADR $89Occ ≈ 88%4.8★ (59)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Large 2BR/2BA Next to Forest with AC in rooms

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $25,133ADR $138Occ ≈ 50%4.9★ (75)

    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

$19,359

NOI

$4,828

Cash flow /mo

$402

Cash needed

$317,200

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

1.5%

ROE (yr 1)

4.4%

Cap rate

1.6%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$106,300

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$34,016

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$4,828
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$9,150
ROE4.4%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)15.1%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$3,872
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$581
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$968
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$3,813
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$1,556

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$305,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$12,200
  • Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$34,016

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

$245,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$106,000 · 43%

Year-1 deduction

$106,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$34,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $140,000 over 39 years

Based on: 640 sq ft, built 1984, 2 bd / 1 ba, furnished, listing features (deck, fence, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $69,000 in year 1 (28% short-life, $22,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$59,400
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $7,200 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $11,000
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $5,900 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $9,000
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $1,100 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $1,700
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $200 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $200
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $1,400
  • Window coverings (6)default

    $1,500 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $2,300
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $4,100 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $6,300
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $5,600 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $8,600
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $3,400 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $5,200
  • Appliances (range, microwave, refrigerator)listing

    $4,700 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $7,200
  • Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing

    $16,000 new × 40% good · out of the price

    $6,400
15-year land improvements$46,200
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $5,200 new × 50% good × 3.83 allocation

    $10,000
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $5,000 new × 50% good × 3.83 allocation

    $9,700
  • Patiosdefault

    $600 new × 50% good × 3.83 allocation

    $1,200
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $7,200 new × 50% good × 3.83 allocation

    $13,800
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 3.83 allocation

    $11,500
Building, 39-year$139,700
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $68,900 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $105,500
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $7,100 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $10,900
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $5,400 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $8,200
  • HVACdefault

    $7,200 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $11,000
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 3.83 allocation

    $4,000

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$59,400$46,200$700$106,300
2$0$0$3,600$3,600
3$0$0$3,600$3,600
4$0$0$3,600$3,600
5$0$0$3,600$3,600
6+$0$0$124,700$124,700
Total$59,400$46,200$139,700$245,300

The building's share of the price ($239,000) is 3.8x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($62,000). 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.