980 McAlister Rd
Big Bear City, CA 92314
$589,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · Listed today
View on Realtor.com →Year built
1947
Sqft
1,530
Lot sqft
8,516
HOA / mo
$0
Furnished
No
List date
2026-11-13T00:24:07.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$37,517
ADR
$307
Occupancy
33%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$7,305
Confidence
Med (53.19), 47 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Median revenue of shown comps: $31,780
ALINA’S BIG BEAR FIREHOUSE W/ HOT TUB & GAME ROOM
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 23 ft
Revenue $37,015ADR $369Occ ≈ 27%4.8★ (369)
Shooting Star Retreat: Near Ski Resort! Hot Tub!
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 184 ft
Revenue $21,804ADR $251Occ ≈ 24%4.8★ (10)
Blissful Cabin In Park like Setting w/ king bed
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 240 ft
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Washer
- +2
Revenue $28,183ADR $356Occ ≈ 22%5★ (10)
Gorgeous! Hot Tub/Skee-Ball! - Woodside Lodge
Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 351 ft
Revenue $55,971ADR $617Occ ≈ 25%4.8★ (38)
Delisted
Big Bear Cabin • Hot Tub • Family & Pets • EV
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 374 ft
Revenue $20,680ADR $382Occ ≈ 15%5★ (17)
Delisted
Mont Moderne in Big Bear
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 466 ft
Revenue $44,146ADR $326Occ ≈ 37%5★ (1)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALINA’S BIG BEAR FIREHOUSE W/ HOT TUB & GAME ROOM Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $37,015 | $369 | 27% | 4.8★ (369) | 23 ft | Airbnb |
Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Pool Table | Near Snow Summit Cabin
| 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $48,826 | $302 | 44% | 4.9★ (171) | 85 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Exquisite BigBear 3Br/2.5Ba Cabi House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $59,493 | $342 | 48% | 4.9★ (57) | 102 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Fawn Hollow:Spa!Pool Table!Internet!Near Bear Mtn! House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $47,358 | $329 | 39% | 4.7★ (104) | 148 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Shooting Star Retreat: Near Ski Resort! Hot Tub! House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $21,804 | $251 | 24% | 4.8★ (10) | 184 ft | Airbnb |
Blissful Cabin In Park like Setting w/ king bed House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $28,183 | $356 | 22% | 5★ (10) | 240 ft | Airbnb |
Big BearCabin~HotTub~Pets~Mins to Bear&Octoberfest House
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $30,907 | $487 | 17% | 4.7★ (273) | 331 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Gorgeous! Hot Tub/Skee-Ball! - Woodside Lodge Cabin | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $55,971 | $617 | 25% | 4.8★ (38) | 351 ft | Delisted |
Big Bear Cabin • Hot Tub • Family & Pets • EV Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $20,680 | $382 | 15% | 5★ (17) | 374 ft | Delisted |
Mont Moderne in Big Bear Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $44,146 | $326 | 37% | 5★ (1) | 466 ft | Booking |
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Hot Tub & Deck: Big Bear Gem Near Resorts!
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 502 ft
Revenue $27,178ADR $220Occ ≈ 34%4.5★ (24)
Charming 3BR Cabin -Quiet Hot Tub close to slopes
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +4
Revenue $52,556ADR $289Occ ≈ 50%4.8★ (203)
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE IN BEAUTIFUL FOX FARM
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +4
Revenue $25,783ADR $200Occ ≈ 35%4.8★ (104)
Luxurious Log Cabin
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +4
Revenue $50,198ADR $386Occ ≈ 36%5★ (199)
HOT TUB!PoolTable!Close to Bear Mtn Shuttles&Zoo!
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $48,026ADR $374Occ ≈ 35%4.7★ (105)
Silver Tip Resort Log Cabin Retreat at Big Bear
Chalet · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $76,299ADR $699Occ ≈ 30%—
Walk to Zoo, Game Room, Hot Tub, Luxury Cabin
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +4
Revenue $28,192ADR $562Occ ≈ 14%5★ (45)
LA Miracle's Chalet *Pet Friendly/HotTub*
Cabin · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $17,438ADR $257Occ ≈ 19%4.8★ (33)
Delisted
Monterey Log Lair with Pool Table - Slope Views
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $39,197ADR $282Occ ≈ 38%4★ (1)
Rustic Big Bear Cabin | Hot Tub + Walk to Trails
Cabin · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- A/C
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- +3
Revenue $28,000ADR $249Occ ≈ 31%4.7★ (29)
Boutique Cabin, Across From Zoo, Mountain Views
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +4
Revenue $45,149ADR $351Occ ≈ 35%5★ (81)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hot Tub & Deck: Big Bear Gem Near Resorts! Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $27,178 | $220 | 34% | 4.5★ (24) | 502 ft | Booking |
Moonridge Family Lodge, Sleeps 8, Pool Table Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $23,493 | $324 | 20% | 5★ (43) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Arktos Jewel Log Cabin w/ Hot Tub + Pool Table Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $82,940 | $398 | 57% | 4.3★ (45) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Summit View Treehouse:PetFriendly!ClosetoBearMtn! House
| 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 7 | $36,046 | $220 | 45% | 5★ (43) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Charming 3BR Cabin -Quiet Hot Tub close to slopes Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $52,556 | $289 | 50% | 4.8★ (203) | 0.1 mi | Airbnb |
Bear Slumbers, spa, Wifi, foosball, pool/ping pong House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $18,109 | $417 | 12% | 4.8★ (141) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Cedar Pines Cabin by Destination Big Bear : Close to Bear Mountain! Cable! Propane BBQ! Air Hockey! Internet! Fenced Yard! House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $29,294 | $185 | 43% | 4.3★ (72) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Hot tub! Pet friendly+Fenced yard. Cozy BB Cabin. Cabin
| 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 | $11,239 | $349 | 9% | 4.7★ (101) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE IN BEAUTIFUL FOX FARM House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $25,783 | $200 | 35% | 4.8★ (104) | 0.1 mi | Airbnb |
Mountain Views + A/C | Shuffleboard + Fireplace House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $24,169 | $413 | 16% | 4.5★ (6) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Luxurious Log Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $50,198 | $386 | 36% | 5★ (199) | 0.1 mi | Airbnb |
Hot Tub, 2 Fireplaces, Covered Patio Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $26,209 | $322 | 22% | 4.2★ (13) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Cozy 3 Bed, 1 Bath Cabin. Just $10 Per Pet Per Nt. House
| 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 | $34,378 | $164 | 57% | 4.8★ (318) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
HOT TUB!PoolTable!Close to Bear Mtn Shuttles&Zoo! House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $48,026 | $374 | 35% | 4.7★ (105) | 0.1 mi | Airbnb |
Silver Lining / SPA & EV Prime Location Moonridge Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $38,859 | $230 | 46% | 4.8★ (64) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Walk to Slope Pickup & Zoo! Fireplaces,Balcony&BBQ Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $16,797 | $232 | 20% | 4.8★ (61) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Summit Views-Mins from Bear Mtn., Golf, and Zoo Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $23,984 | $237 | 28% | 4.9★ (17) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Silver Tip Resort Log Cabin Retreat at Big Bear Chalet | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $76,299 | $699 | 30% | — | 0.2 mi | Booking |
Silver Tip Resort Log Cabin Retreat at Big Bear Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $29,431 | $523 | 15% | 5★ (2) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbBooking |
NEW Hot Tub • Central Heat • NearZoo • Fenced Yard Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $32,652 | $286 | 31% | 4.9★ (70) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Walk to Zoo, Game Room, Hot Tub, Luxury Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $28,192 | $562 | 14% | 5★ (45) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Hot Tub | Lake, Zoo & Hiking | Family Fun | BBQ Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $44,593 | $309 | 40% | 5★ (33) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Near Bear Mountain | Wood Fireplace + Deck Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $11,801 | $356 | 9% | 4.4★ (16) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
LA Miracle's Chalet *Pet Friendly/HotTub* Cabin | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 7 | $17,438 | $257 | 19% | 4.8★ (33) | 0.2 mi | Delisted |
Silver Tip Chalet- Game Tables- Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $39,453 | $628 | 17% | 4.5★ (6) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
La Grande Ourse-Beautiful 3 Bedroom - Spa - Fire Pit House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $22,518 | $408 | 15% | 4.8★ (44) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Monterey Log Lair with Pool Table - Slope Views Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $39,197 | $282 | 38% | 4★ (1) | 0.2 mi | Booking |
Country Barn Estate Barn
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $6,822 | $612 | 3% | 5★ (171) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Monterey Log Pup Den - Pool Table, Slope Mtn View! Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $34,755 | $276 | 34% | 5★ (82) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Rustic Big Bear Cabin | Hot Tub + Walk to Trails Cabin
| 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 | $28,000 | $249 | 31% | 4.7★ (29) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Hot Tub, Arcade, Pet Friendly with Fenced Yard Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $18,583 | $275 | 19% | 5★ (11) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Moonridge A-Frame Beauty-Central Heat/AC- Hot Tub House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $60,415 | $416 | 40% | 4.8★ (53) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Bear Hug Hideaway Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $39,123 | $342 | 31% | 4.9★ (170) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Boutique Cabin, Across From Zoo, Mountain Views Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $45,149 | $351 | 35% | 5★ (81) | 0.2 mi | 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
Rate 7.86% = 7.11% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Nov 12) + 0.75% investor premium
Est. revenue
$37,517
NOI
$13,329
Cash flow /mo
-$2,088
Cash needed
$190,310
Cash-on-cash
-13.2%
ROE (yr 1)
-1.9%
Cap rate
2.3%
DSCR
0.35
Year-1 write-off
$186,825
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$59,784
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)-$25,051
- Principal paydown$3,794
- Appreciation at%$17,670
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)$7,503
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,126
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,876
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$7,363
- Insurance (STR-rated)$3,004
Cash needed to close
- Down payment (25%)$147,250
- Closing costs (4.0%)$23,560
- Furnishing (bought new)$19,500
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$59,784
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
$471,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$167,000 · 35%
Year-1 deduction
$187,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$60,000
Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $304,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000
Based on: 1,530 sq ft, built 1947, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, patio, fence, fireplace, flooring types).
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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $128,000 in year 1 (23% short-life, $41,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $12,700
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$9,200 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $10,400
Kitchen countertopsdefault
$7,500 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $3,700
Decorative trimdefault
$2,700 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $400
Mirrorsdefault
$300 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $1,700
Shelvingdefault
$1,200 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $5,200
Window coverings (15)default
$3,800 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $13,700
Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing
$9,800 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $9,900
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$7,100 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $6,000
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$4,300 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $11,200
Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default
$8,100 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $12,500
Hot tub (freestanding)listing
$9,000 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $19,500
Furniture bought newlisting
$19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately
- $14,100
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default
$8,100 new × 50% good × 3.47 allocation
- $13,500
Landscaping (typical)default
$7,800 new × 50% good × 3.47 allocation
- $11,900
Patioslisting
$6,900 new × 50% good × 3.47 allocation
- $29,800
Decks & porches (attached)listing
$17,200 new × 50% good × 3.47 allocation
- $10,400
Fencinglisting
$6,000 new × 50% good × 3.47 allocation
- $229,700
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$165,700 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $23,800
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$17,200 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $23,100
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$16,700 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $23,900
HVACdefault
$17,200 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
- $3,600
Fireplacelisting
$2,600 new × 40% good × 3.47 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $106,800 | $79,700 | $300 | $186,800 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $272,700 | $272,700 |
| Total | $106,800 | $79,700 | $304,200 | $490,700 |
The building's share of the price ($471,000) is 3.5x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($136,000). 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, 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.