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196 Sunset Ln

196 Sunset Ln

Sugarloaf, CA 92386

$325,000

2 bd · 1 ba · Listed 17d ago

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Year built

2002

Sqft

—

Lot sqft

4,275

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

Yes

List date

2026-09-12T06:29:50.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$22,723

ADR

$167

Occupancy

37%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$5,006

Confidence

Low (47.06), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$14,662$21,724$29,255
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    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 7 · 128 ft

    Revenue $15,191ADR $264Occ ≈ 16%4.5★ (8)

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  • Sugar Shack hosted by Big Bear Cool Cabins

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 292 ft

    Revenue $6,595ADR $197Occ ≈ 9%4★ (25)

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  • Our Hideaway is your hideaway

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 328 ft

    Revenue $14,592ADR $145Occ ≈ 28%4.8★ (33)

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  • Sunset Chalet

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 331 ft

    Revenue $11,934ADR $150Occ ≈ 22%5★ (49)

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  • 2bedroom pool table EV Charger Pet Friendly!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 7 · 345 ft

    Revenue $16,061ADR $266Occ ≈ 17%4.5★ (21)

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

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 358 ft

    Revenue $25,169ADR $215Occ ≈ 32%5★ (171)

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  • *Sunset Pines Forested Retreat*Foosball*Essentials

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 381 ft

    Revenue $24,734ADR $418Occ ≈ 16%3★ (2)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Modern Mountain Chalet -EV charg

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 7 · 430 ft

    Revenue $9,474ADR $239Occ ≈ 11%3★ (5)

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  • Hello Love Chalet Mountain~Getaway

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2 · 479 ft

    Revenue $20,457ADR $60Occ ≈ 93%4.8★ (30)

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  • Good View Peaks!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 489 ft

    Revenue $41,210ADR $190Occ ≈ 59%4.9★ (52)

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  • Near Lakes & Skiing: Cozy Sugarloaf Cabin w/ Yard

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 495 ft

    Revenue $7,207ADR $160Occ ≈ 12%3.5★ (9)

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  • Cozy Bear Cabin, 15% off 7days or more

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

    Revenue $29,512ADR $170Occ ≈ 48%5★ (217)

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

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 499 ft

    Revenue $16,539ADR $376Occ ≈ 12%4.7★ (11)

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  • Serene Mountain Cottage

    Cottage · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 505 ft

    Revenue $22,349ADR $156Occ ≈ 39%5★ (60)

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  • Cabin in Sugarloaf, Smart TV, Deck, Fenced Yard, B

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

    Revenue $22,513ADR $135Occ ≈ 46%4.8★ (5)

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  • Romantic cozy cabin with hot tub, pet friendly!

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

    Revenue $12,067ADR $335Occ ≈ 10%5★ (94)

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  • Valleyview Farmhouse - EV Charging, Spa and Pets

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

    Revenue $32,241ADR $222Occ ≈ 40%4.8★ (128)

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  • 5 Mi to Lake & Skiing! All-Season Big Bear Base

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $1,956ADR $146Occ ≈ 4%—

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  • Big Bear Cozy Cabin*AC*Deck*Firepit*BBQ*Fireplace

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $19,859ADR $177Occ ≈ 31%4.9★ (41)

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  • Big Sugar Bear - New Charming 2 bedroom House in Big Bear with AC Deck BBQ Firepit Fireplace Private

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $23,956ADR $225Occ ≈ 29%—

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

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

    Revenue $39,447ADR $244Occ ≈ 44%5★ (239)

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  • Spacious 2 bedroom cabin / PET FRIENDLY Modernized

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $42,315ADR $167Occ ≈ 69%5★ (391)

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  • Cute, Cozy, Peaceful Getaway, Fenced Yard

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

    Revenue $8,643ADR $242Occ ≈ 10%5★ (17)

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  • Sunrise on Sunset

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

    Revenue $10,519ADR $204Occ ≈ 14%5★ (2)

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  • Imperial Alpine Cabin | Forest Snow Escape

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

    Revenue $43,024ADR $283Occ ≈ 42%5★ (10)

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  • The Sugar Nugget Chalet

    Chalet · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $1,702ADR $262Occ ≈ 2%5★ (4)

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  • Wonderful Wabash

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

    Revenue $21,242ADR $224Occ ≈ 26%4.9★ (38)

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  • Apres chalet #2364

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

    Revenue $36,293ADR $370Occ ≈ 27%—

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

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

    Revenue $30,498ADR $309Occ ≈ 27%—

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  • Modern Comfort in the Mountains

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

    Revenue $928ADR $185Occ ≈ 1%—

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  • Petite Retreat - cozy 2 bedroom cabin with hot tub

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

    Revenue $43,957ADR $256Occ ≈ 47%5★ (192)

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  • Navigate Stays Woodsy Hideaway Cozy & Nostalgic

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

    Revenue $26,681ADR $287Occ ≈ 25%4.6★ (26)

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

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

    Revenue $25,611ADR $343Occ ≈ 20%4.7★ (21)

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  • Pet-friendly Woodland Escape - Sugar Pine Hollow

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

    Revenue $32,989ADR $131Occ ≈ 69%4.8★ (231)

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  • Cozy 2 Bedroom house w/ Fireplac Gel Matt & 70' TV

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $10,955ADR $496Occ ≈ 6%4★ (1)

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  • Chalet Style Cabin, Foosball, Smart TV, BBQ, Deck

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

    Revenue $8,816ADR $246Occ ≈ 10%4.5★ (14)

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  • Private Modern Cabin Surrounded by Pines w/ Views

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

    Revenue $21,981ADR $192Occ ≈ 31%5★ (133)

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  • Unique and Modern retreat: The Yellow Door Cabin

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

    Revenue $33,708ADR $243Occ ≈ 38%4.8★ (76)

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  • Winter Escape & Summer Getaway Cabin Big Bear

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

    Revenue $30,306ADR $120Occ ≈ 69%4.8★ (151)

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  • Gambrel Cabin | Hot Tub & Fireplace

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

    Revenue $28,485ADR $267Occ ≈ 29%4.2★ (6)

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  • Pet-friendly, cozy cabin with Hot Tub & Fire Pit

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

    Revenue $17,026ADR $362Occ ≈ 13%4.8★ (23)

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  • Big Bear Cozy Cot W/ EV Charger

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

    Revenue $20,720ADR $209Occ ≈ 27%5★ (24)

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  • ★Mountain Getaway★New Hot Tub ★ Fenced Backyard ★

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $51,239ADR $212Occ ≈ 66%4.9★ (416)

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  • Luna Haven-Peaceful 2BR 2BA

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

    Revenue $17,551ADR $251Occ ≈ 19%4.9★ (23)

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  • Designer Cottage near Village, Snow Tubing, Skiing

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

    Revenue $26,648ADR $243Occ ≈ 30%5★ (56)

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  • NEW Cozy Pines Cottage and Fire pit

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $26,402ADR $230Occ ≈ 31%—

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

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

    Revenue $14,870ADR $154Occ ≈ 26%5★ (14)

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  • NEW Cozy Pines Cottage W Hot Tub & Fire pit!

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

    Revenue $27,874ADR $260Occ ≈ 29%4.8★ (81)

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  • Cozy Cabin Retreat

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

    Revenue $15,999ADR $209Occ ≈ 21%4.5★ (741)

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  • Cute & Cozy Cabin w/ Large Deck & Front Yard

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

    Revenue $21,467ADR $136Occ ≈ 43%5★ (277)

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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

$22,723

NOI

$6,928

Cash flow /mo

$577

Cash needed

$338,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.0%

ROE (yr 1)

4.9%

Cap rate

2.1%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$66,023

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$21,127

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$6,928
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$9,750
ROE4.9%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)11.2%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$4,545
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$682
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,136
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$4,803
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$1,658

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$325,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$13,000
  • Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$21,127

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

$261,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$65,000 · 25%

Year-1 deduction

$66,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$21,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $196,000 over 39 years

Based on: ~1,400 sq ft (from beds), built 2002, 2 bd / 1 ba, furnished, listing features (deck, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $40,000 in year 1 (15% short-life, $13,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$38,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,900 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $6,000
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,300 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $4,900
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,500 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $1,700
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $200 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $100
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $600
  • Window coverings (14)default

    $3,500 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $2,400
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $4,500 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $3,000
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,900 new × 52% good × 1.68 allocation

    $6,000
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,200 new × 52% good × 1.68 allocation

    $3,700
  • Appliances (range, microwave, disposal, refrigerator)listing

    $5,100 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $3,400
  • Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing

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

    $6,400
15-year land improvements$27,200
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,800 new × 50% good × 1.68 allocation

    $6,500
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,500 new × 50% good × 1.68 allocation

    $6,300
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,400 new × 50% good × 1.68 allocation

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

    $15,800 new × 50% good × 1.68 allocation

    $13,300
Building, 39-year$195,900
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $151,900 new × 60% good × 1.68 allocation

    $153,500
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $15,700 new × 52% good × 1.68 allocation

    $13,800
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $15,000 new × 52% good × 1.68 allocation

    $13,200
  • HVACdefault

    $15,800 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $10,600
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $4,500 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $3,000
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 1.68 allocation

    $1,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$38,100$27,200$600$66,000
2$0$0$5,000$5,000
3$0$0$5,000$5,000
4$0$0$5,000$5,000
5$0$0$5,000$5,000
6+$0$0$175,200$175,200
Total$38,100$27,200$195,900$261,300

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.