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274 Kern Ave

274 Kern Ave

Sugarloaf, CA 92386

$225,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · Listed today

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Year built

1973

Sqft

780

Lot sqft

4,748

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-17T02:13:42.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$25,918

ADR

$179

Occupancy

40%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$5,912

Confidence

Med (56.35), 49 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$16,554$22,676$32,756

Median revenue of shown comps: $22,853

  • Lil’, Cozy Cabin & Fireplace + Firepit + BBQ grill

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 282 ft

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $8,009ADR $232Occ ≈ 9%4.8★ (14)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy Red Cabin - Private Backyard with Hot Tub!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 443 ft

    Revenue $41,702ADR $119Occ ≈ 96%4.8★ (8)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Winter Escape & Summer Getaway Cabin Big Bear

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 492 ft

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Fireplace

    Revenue $28,868ADR $123Occ ≈ 64%4.8★ (151)

    Airbnb

  • Riverside Retreat | Cozy Big Bear Cabin

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 495 ft

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $22,676ADR $153Occ ≈ 41%5★ (33)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Raven's Nest: Peaceful Mountain Getaway

    House · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $36,735ADR $194Occ ≈ 52%4.8★ (136)

    Airbnb

  • Ever Serene Cabin at Sugarloaf

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Fireplace

    Revenue $10,470ADR $61Occ ≈ 47%—

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Sugarloaf Hideaway

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $20,312ADR $243Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (42)

    Airbnb

  • Resort feel 2 BR cabin w/Hot tub Big Bear Secluded

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $28,306ADR $233Occ ≈ 33%4.8★ (107)

    Airbnb

  • Cute, Cozy, Hot Tub Getaway, Fenced Yard

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $9,037ADR $241Occ ≈ 10%5★ (17)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • MtnMod! 2 Kings-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-Family Friendly

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $51,554ADR $212Occ ≈ 67%5★ (285)

    Airbnb

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  • Spacious 2 bedroom cabin / PET FRIENDLY Modernized

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $43,273ADR $166Occ ≈ 71%5★ (394)

    Airbnb

  • Apres chalet #2364

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $41,426ADR $369Occ ≈ 31%—

    Booking

  • The Sugarloaf Shack is Cozy / Dog friendly!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $35,686ADR $155Occ ≈ 63%5★ (164)

    Airbnb

  • Apres Chalet Retreat | Pet-Friendly Cottage | Hot Tub | Nature Escape

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

    Revenue $32,095ADR $304Occ ≈ 29%—

    Booking

  • Cozy Modern Cabin | Hot Tub | FirePit | Mini Golf

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $38,718ADR $299Occ ≈ 35%4.7★ (39)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • King bed | Hot Tub | Wood Fireplace | Sleep 6

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $16,905ADR $197Occ ≈ 24%4.9★ (73)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Apres Chalet at Big Bear- Log Cabin Retreat w/ Spa

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $27,052ADR $335Occ ≈ 22%4.7★ (22)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cheerful-2 bedroom cabin with indoor fireplace

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

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $13,662ADR $173Occ ≈ 22%4.8★ (46)

    Airbnb

  • Unique and Modern retreat: The Yellow Door Cabin

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $35,757ADR $243Occ ≈ 40%4.8★ (78)

    Airbnb

  • Romantic Retreat, Hot Tub Gazebo, Unique Decor

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $24,048ADR $253Occ ≈ 26%5★ (66)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Log Cab-Inn | Authentic w/ Modern Luxuries & Spa!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $40,409ADR $248Occ ≈ 45%5★ (241)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Imperial Alpine Cabin | Forest Snow Escape

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $43,886ADR $283Occ ≈ 42%5★ (10)

    Airbnb

  • Bear Forest Hideaway + 5 Bed's + Indoor Fireplace!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $16,554ADR $376Occ ≈ 12%4.7★ (11)

    Booking

  • Cozy 4U 2 Bedroom Modern Cabin with Outdoor Forest

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Fireplace
    • +1

    Revenue $11,667ADR $186Occ ≈ 17%4.8★ (56)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Petite Retreat - cozy 2 bedroom cabin with hot tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $44,089ADR $256Occ ≈ 47%5★ (195)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Serene Mountain Cottage

    Cottage · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Wifi
    • Fireplace

    Revenue $23,030ADR $0Occ ≈ —5★ (60)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Bear Escapes II: Affordable Luxury Cabin Big Bear

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $19,722ADR $195Occ ≈ 28%5★ (70)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Private Modern Cabin Surrounded by Pines w/ Views

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $21,799ADR $194Occ ≈ 31%5★ (134)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Sugarloaf | Fireplace + Fenced Yard

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $15,252ADR $235Occ ≈ 18%4.5★ (42)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • RETRO FOREST CABIN, TRAILS, DOGS WELCOME!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $21,165ADR $240Occ ≈ 24%4.8★ (27)

    Delisted

  • Navigate Stays Woodsy Hideaway Cozy & Nostalgic

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

    Revenue $29,811ADR $286Occ ≈ 29%4.6★ (26)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Clean Cute Cabin-Jacuzzi, aircon, Wi-Fi, Parking

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $25,493ADR $218Occ ≈ 32%5★ (172)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cozy cabin mountain getaway

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $21,759ADR $150Occ ≈ 40%4.9★ (131)

    Airbnb

  • 6 Mi-to Lake,Shops,Slopes+Dog Friendly+Fenced Yard

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

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $23,149ADR $186Occ ≈ 34%5★ (63)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Good View Peaks!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $40,768ADR $191Occ ≈ 58%4.9★ (52)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Big Bear Cozy Cot W/ EV Charger

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Fireplace
    • +1

    Revenue $21,475ADR $209Occ ≈ 28%5★ (27)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Cozy Cabin Retreat

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Fireplace
    • +1

    Revenue $17,638ADR $198Occ ≈ 24%4.5★ (741)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy Cabin-EV Charging, Hot Tub & Fireplace

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $18,334ADR $214Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (86)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cute and Cozy Cottage- Big Bear Retreat

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

    Revenue $15,570ADR $967Occ ≈ 4%3★ (5)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Sunset Chalet

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen

    Revenue $14,262ADR $155Occ ≈ 25%5★ (64)

    Airbnb

  • Rustic Big Bear Cabin • A/C • Pet Friendly

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $15,297ADR $154Occ ≈ 27%5★ (17)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 8 Mi to Big Bear Lake: Cabin w/ Deck & Fireplace

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $23,164ADR $205Occ ≈ 31%5★ (35)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Private/Spacious Cabin near Big Bear

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $29,812ADR $214Occ ≈ 38%4.9★ (11)

    Airbnb

  • Big Bear/Sugarloaf 2br 1ba house fenced backyard

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $11,715ADR $155Occ ≈ 21%4.8★ (77)

    Delisted

  • September Special - EV Charger, Spa, Pet Friendly

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $32,756ADR $219Occ ≈ 41%4.8★ (130)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Serene cozy hideaway with private forest

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $14,542ADR $229Occ ≈ 17%4.7★ (47)

    Airbnb

  • Mountain Tree House *W/Fireplace, BBQ, Fire-pit*

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

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +1

    Revenue $19,225ADR $221Occ ≈ 24%4.8★ (99)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Encanto - 2BR/1BA/WiFi/Fireplace/Deck/Barbecue

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

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $14,017ADR $280Occ ≈ 14%5★ (2)

    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

Financing
Management

Est. revenue

$25,918

NOI

$10,838

Cash flow /mo

$903

Cash needed

$250,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

4.3%

ROE (yr 1)

7.0%

Cap rate

4.8%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$72,329

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$23,145

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$10,838
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$6,750
ROE7.0%

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)$5,184
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$778
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,296
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$3,449
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$1,148

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$225,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$9,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$16,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$23,145

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

$180,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$56,000 · 31%

Year-1 deduction

$72,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$23,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $124,000 over 39 years · new furniture $16,000

Based on: 780 sq ft, built 1973, 2 bd / 1 ba, unfurnished, listing features (fence, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $54,000 in year 1 (21% short-life, $17,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$47,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $7,500 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $8,000
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $6,100 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $6,500
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $1,400 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $1,500
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $200 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $200
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $1,000
  • Window coverings (8)default

    $2,000 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $2,100
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $5,800 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $6,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $3,500 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $3,800
  • Appliances (range)listing

    $1,800 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $1,900
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $16,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $16,000
15-year land improvements$25,100
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $5,800 new × 50% good × 2.66 allocation

    $7,700
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $5,600 new × 50% good × 2.66 allocation

    $7,400
  • Patiosdefault

    $800 new × 50% good × 2.66 allocation

    $1,000
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $800 new × 50% good × 2.66 allocation

    $1,000
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 2.66 allocation

    $8,000
Building, 39-year$123,800
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $84,200 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $89,500
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $8,700 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $9,200
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $7,200 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $7,600
  • HVACdefault

    $8,800 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $9,300
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $5,300
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 2.66 allocation

    $2,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$47,100$25,100$100$72,300
2$0$0$3,200$3,200
3$0$0$3,200$3,200
4$0$0$3,200$3,200
5$0$0$3,200$3,200
6+$0$0$111,000$111,000
Total$47,100$25,100$123,800$196,000

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.