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40153 Lakeview Dr

40153 Lakeview Dr

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

$899,000

4 bd · 3 ba · Listed 22d ago

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Rental historyNegative cash flow

Year built

1962

Sqft

—

Lot sqft

14,130

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

Yes

List date

2026-09-07T17:05:29.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$58,857

ADR

$449

Occupancy

36%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$9,724

Confidence

Low (40.15), 48 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$24,017$52,397$70,059
  • Lakefront Pines w/ Hot Tub, w/ Panoramic Views

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 13 · 240 ft

    Revenue $52,955ADR $464Occ ≈ 31%5★ (18)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Waters Edge #2533

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 16 · 299 ft

    Revenue $60,401ADR $1,638Occ ≈ 10%—

    Booking

  • New on Market. Escape to Waters Edge: Your Dream Lakefront Getaway!

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 16 · 305 ft

    Revenue $60,249ADR $1,354Occ ≈ 12%5★ (2)

    Vrbo

  • Walk to Lake, Sand Volleyball+Pool Table | Gambler

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 482 ft

    Revenue $71,283ADR $504Occ ≈ 39%4.8★ (32)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Lakefront w/ Dock, Hot Tub, Swingset, & Deck Views

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 13 · 522 ft

    Revenue $105,085ADR $786Occ ≈ 37%4.8★ (98)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Gray Wolf Lodge — Sauna, Spa & Lakefront Access

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $69,879ADR $342Occ ≈ 56%4.5★ (153)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 4BR Lakeview Cabin | Hot Tub • Firepit • Game Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $126,350ADR $652Occ ≈ 53%4.9★ (79)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Gray Wolf Lodge Lake Hot Tub

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $57,914ADR $308Occ ≈ 52%2.9★ (3)

    Booking

  • Lakeview Lookout: Pool & Poker Table! Hot Tub!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $81,679ADR $626Occ ≈ 36%4.8★ (91)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Across from Lake! EV charger/Jacuzzi/ Pool table!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $63,900ADR $597Occ ≈ 29%5★ (242)

    AirbnbVrbo

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  • Cozy cabin w/ hot tub, backyard & BBQ grill

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $19,044ADR $618Occ ≈ 8%5★ (244)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Lakeview Big Bear Cabin | Hot Tub, Firepit & Deck

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $51,838ADR $520Occ ≈ 27%4.7★ (51)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Private Dock Lux Lakefront Escape, Firepit & AC

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

    Revenue $119,969ADR $858Occ ≈ 38%5★ (32)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Private Dock! HotTub! PoolTable! Foosball! Pet OK!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $117,981ADR $816Occ ≈ 40%4.6★ (49)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 1 Mi to Lake: Home w/ Hot Tub & Gazebo in Big Bear

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $57,945ADR $467Occ ≈ 34%4.5★ (61)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Lakefront w/Boat Dock, Walk to Village, Sleeps 10

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $38,834ADR $0Occ ≈ —4.8★ (30)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Big Bear Hideout Retreat+Game Room+Near Village

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $14,123ADR $501Occ ≈ 8%5★ (2)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Ultra Hideaway - Near Lake ,Village and Trails

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $21,647ADR $446Occ ≈ 13%4.8★ (56)

    Airbnb

  • Walk to Village & Lake | Game Room, BBQ

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $18,670ADR $495Occ ≈ 10%4.6★ (14)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Cozy Lakeview Retreat • GameRoom • Walk to Village

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $31,968ADR $636Occ ≈ 14%5★ (4)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Bruno's Chic Bungalow, Walk 2 Village & Lake

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $24,093ADR $324Occ ≈ 20%5★ (54)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Hot Tub & Pool Table. Peekaboo Lake View! CUTE! NE

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $82,374ADR $599Occ ≈ 38%4.9★ (154)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Brunos Bungalow

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $25,471ADR $374Occ ≈ 19%5★ (4)

    Booking

  • Cozy Big Bear Hideout Retreat + Game Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $70,600ADR $595Occ ≈ 33%4.8★ (79)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 4 Bed, 2 Bath - Walking distance to Lake, Backyard Firepit & Great for Families

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $19,150ADR $307Occ ≈ 17%4.9★ (68)

    Vrbo

  • **LOCATION!!** Lake View, Hot Tub & Game Room

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $72,930ADR $538Occ ≈ 37%5★ (171)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Lakeview Inn: Pool Table! Foosball! Shuffleboard!

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

    Revenue $71,815ADR $525Occ ≈ 37%4.5★ (73)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • CozyCabin near LAKE/Village: AC Hottub BBQ Firepit

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $4,620ADR $355Occ ≈ 4%5★ (35)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Hot Tub + Game Room + Walk to Village

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $24,472ADR $476Occ ≈ 14%5★ (6)

    Airbnb

  • Harmony Pines • Spa • Game Garage

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $57,623ADR $400Occ ≈ 39%4.9★ (72)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Luxury Mountain View 4B3B Cabin Near Lake and Town

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $20,944ADR $441Occ ≈ 13%4.8★ (89)

    Airbnb

  • Luxury Lakeview Cabin w/ Deck, Fireplace & Views

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $8,415ADR $495Occ ≈ 5%—

    Booking

  • 4BR Home, Hot Tub, Sleeps 10, Dogs OK, EV Charger

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $39,201ADR $525Occ ≈ 20%4.8★ (94)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Stone Arch Cabin Big Bear with Hot Tub & Game Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $34,005ADR $481Occ ≈ 19%4.9★ (166)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Lake House Charm Close to Village W/Spacious Deck

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

    Revenue $23,320ADR $279Occ ≈ 23%4.7★ (195)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Great 4 bedroom close to lake-village- ski summit!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $16,751ADR $719Occ ≈ 6%5★ (75)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Luxury Lakeview Cabin w/ Deck, Fireplace & Views

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $23,787ADR $437Occ ≈ 15%5★ (10)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW, 5min walk to Village!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $51,139ADR $457Occ ≈ 31%4.9★ (174)

    Vrbo

  • Near the Village and Lake! Hot Tub, Foosball, BBQ

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $66,217ADR $488Occ ≈ 37%3.9★ (13)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Hearthmoon Haven

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $31,052ADR $414Occ ≈ 21%—

    Booking

  • Bear Den, Sleeps 8, Walk to Village & Alpine Slide

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $33,906ADR $367Occ ≈ 25%5★ (30)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Goldmine Lakeview: Mtn Views! Pool Table! Hot Tub!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 16 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $75,485ADR $754Occ ≈ 27%4.7★ (86)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Lakefront Village Castle- Foosball- Boat Dock-

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $76,271ADR $832Occ ≈ 25%5★ (2)

    Booking

  • Wild Heart Retreat, Hot Tub, Game Room & EV

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $53,586ADR $361Occ ≈ 41%4.8★ (32)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Hot Tub Cabin | Pool Table, Arcade, Deck

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

    Revenue $56,495ADR $594Occ ≈ 26%4.7★ (27)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • FamilyCabin MovieRoom GameRoom Spa FencedProperty

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $49,640ADR $464Occ ≈ 29%4.8★ (110)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Beautiful Lake-View House: Walk to Lake + Village!

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $59,182ADR $408Occ ≈ 40%4.7★ (26)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Safari lodge Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $3,300ADR $825Occ ≈ 1%3.8★ (15)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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
Term

Rate 7.78% = 7.03% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Sep 24) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$58,857

NOI

$23,703

Cash flow /mo

-$2,869

Cash needed

$260,710

Cash-on-cash

-13.2%

ROE (yr 1)

-0.6%

Cap rate

2.6%

DSCR

0.41

Year-1 write-off

$205,802

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$65,857

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$34,430
  • Principal paydown$5,883
  • Appreciation at%$26,970
ROE-0.6%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)24.7%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$11,771
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,766
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,943
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$11,238
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,585

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$224,750
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$35,960
  • Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$65,857

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

$722,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$204,000 · 28%

Year-1 deduction

$206,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$66,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $517,000 over 39 years

Based on: ~2,400 sq ft (from beds), built 1962, 4 bd / 3 ba, furnished, listing features (deck, game room, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $117,000 in year 1 (16% short-life, $38,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$113,000
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $11,100 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $16,400
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $13,400
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $4,200 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $6,200
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $700
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $2,200
  • Window coverings (24)default

    $6,000 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $8,900
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $15,400 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $22,800
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,600 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $12,700
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,200 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $7,700
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, dryer)listing

    $7,100 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $10,500
  • Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing

    $23,000 new × 40% good · out of the price

    $9,200
  • Game-room equipment (used)listing

    $6,000 new × 40% good · out of the price

    $2,400
15-year land improvements$91,100
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $10,200 new × 50% good × 3.70 allocation

    $18,800
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,800 new × 50% good × 3.70 allocation

    $18,100
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,400 new × 50% good × 3.70 allocation

    $4,400
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $27,000 new × 50% good × 3.70 allocation

    $49,900
Building, 39-year$517,400
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $260,300 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $384,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $27,000 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $40,000
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $27,700 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $40,900
  • HVACdefault

    $27,000 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $40,000
  • Fireplaces (3)listing

    $7,900 new × 40% good × 3.70 allocation

    $11,700

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$113,000$91,100$1,700$205,800
2$0$0$13,300$13,300
3$0$0$13,300$13,300
4$0$0$13,300$13,300
5$0$0$13,300$13,300
6+$0$0$462,700$462,700
Total$113,000$91,100$517,400$721,500

The building's share of the price ($710,000) is 3.7x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($192,000). 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.