839 McAlister Rd
Big Bear City, CA 92314
$535,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,436 sqft · Listed today
View on Realtor.com →Year built
1982
Sqft
2,436
Lot sqft
13,721
HOA / mo
$0
Furnished
No
List date
2026-10-08T01:05:15.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$34,685
ADR
$282
Occupancy
34%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$7,020
Confidence
Low (46.41), 47 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Median revenue of shown comps: $27,473
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE IN BEAUTIFUL FOX FARM
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 440 ft
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +4
Revenue $24,647ADR $199Occ ≈ 34%4.8★ (104)
Gorgeous! Hot Tub/Skee-Ball! - Woodside Lodge
Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $55,700ADR $617Occ ≈ 25%4.8★ (38)
The Kitchy Cabin: Big Bear Mountain Getaway
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $9,256ADR $429Occ ≈ 6%4.8★ (139)
Delisted
Arcade, Hot Tub, Game Room Home in Nature
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- A/C
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- +5
Revenue $69,796ADR $275Occ ≈ 70%4.8★ (146)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Country Barn Estate Barn
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $6,822 | $612 | 3% | 5★ (171) | 397 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Hot Tub | Lake, Golf & Hiking | Family Fun | BBQ Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $41,107 | $309 | 36% | 5★ (31) | 420 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE IN BEAUTIFUL FOX FARM House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $24,647 | $199 | 34% | 4.8★ (104) | 440 ft | Airbnb |
Big BearCabin~HotTub~Pets~Mins to Bear&Octoberfest House | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $29,526 | $479 | 17% | 4.7★ (273) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Gorgeous! Hot Tub/Skee-Ball! - Woodside Lodge Cabin | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $55,700 | $617 | 25% | 4.8★ (38) | 0.1 mi | Airbnb |
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 | $28,547 | $199 | 39% | 4.3★ (70) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
The Kitchy Cabin: Big Bear Mountain Getaway Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $9,256 | $429 | 6% | 4.8★ (139) | 0.1 mi | Delisted |
Lower Moonridge | AC + Fireplace + Views House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $25,909 | $415 | 17% | 4.5★ (6) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Whispering Pines Cabin – Tranquility in the Trees House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $26,690 | $272 | 27% | 4.5★ (26) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Arcade, Hot Tub, Game Room Home in Nature Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $69,796 | $275 | 70% | 4.8★ (146) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
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Sunny Cabin Escape – Spa, BBQ & Family Fun
House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +3
Revenue $28,801ADR $342Occ ≈ 23%4.9★ (18)
Big Bear Cabin • Hot Tub • Family & Pets • EV
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $21,951ADR $382Occ ≈ 16%5★ (17)
*Teakwood Chalet* Mins to Lake | Games | Fire Pit
House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +3
Revenue $4,362ADR $298Occ ≈ 4%5★ (6)
Hot Tub & Deck: Big Bear Gem Near Resorts!
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $26,557ADR $213Occ ≈ 34%4.5★ (24)
Welcome to the Fox Farm Charmer
House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $49,350ADR $280Occ ≈ 48%4.8★ (47)
Blissful Cabin In Park like Setting w/ king bed
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $26,358ADR $367Occ ≈ 20%5★ (9)
Constellation Cabin
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +3
Revenue $23,896ADR $344Occ ≈ 19%5★ (122)
Mont Moderne in Big Bear
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $41,587ADR $307Occ ≈ 37%5★ (1)
Cozy Cub Getaway - Beautiful cabin with hot tub!
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $28,928ADR $662Occ ≈ 12%5★ (51)
Serene Vibes Cabin Jacuzzi gated yard 4 Kids/Dogs
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +5
Revenue $45,981ADR $302Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (335)
Luxurious Log Cabin
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +4
Revenue $50,793ADR $382Occ ≈ 36%5★ (196)
Perfect Fall Getaway - Games / Fire Pit / Minutes to Lake and Ski
House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $5,216ADR $424Occ ≈ 3%—
Gorgeous cabin great for Family & Pets BBQ fenced backyard fire pit Jacuuzi
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +3
Revenue $57,894ADR $393Occ ≈ 40%4.3★ (13)
Charming 3BR Cabin -Quiet Hot Tub close to slopes
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $50,941ADR $287Occ ≈ 49%4.8★ (201)
Ateam Cabin- 5 mins to ski slopes
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $29,511ADR $366Occ ≈ 22%4.5★ (6)
Delisted
A-shape cabin -5 mins to the ski slopes
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $23,310ADR $247Occ ≈ 26%3.7★ (7)
Delisted
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear Slumbers, spa, Wifi, foosball, pool/ping pong House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $16,976 | $419 | 11% | 4.8★ (139) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
ALINA’S BIG BEAR FIREHOUSE W/ HOT TUB & GAME ROOM Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $38,971 | $361 | 30% | 4.8★ (369) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Exquisite BigBear 3Br/2.5Ba Cabi House | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $58,804 | $338 | 48% | 4.9★ (54) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Sunny Cabin Escape – Spa, BBQ & Family Fun House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $28,801 | $342 | 23% | 4.9★ (18) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Fawn Hollow:Spa!Pool Table!Internet!Near Bear Mtn! House | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $48,506 | $313 | 42% | 4.7★ (102) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Designer Snow Queen, Mins to Ski/Lake & Hot Tub House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $6,810 | $247 | 8% | 5★ (5) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Shooting Star Retreat: Near Ski Resort! Hot Tub! House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $20,199 | $251 | 22% | 4.8★ (10) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Big Bear Cabin • Hot Tub • Family & Pets • EV Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $21,951 | $382 | 16% | 5★ (17) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
*Teakwood Chalet* Mins to Lake | Games | Fire Pit House
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $4,362 | $298 | 4% | 5★ (6) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Hot Tub & Deck: Big Bear Gem Near Resorts! Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $26,557 | $213 | 34% | 4.5★ (24) | 0.2 mi | Booking |
Welcome to the Fox Farm Charmer House | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $49,350 | $280 | 48% | 4.8★ (47) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Blissful Cabin In Park like Setting w/ king bed House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $26,358 | $367 | 20% | 5★ (9) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Game Room• Sauna • Hot Tub • Family & Pet Friendly Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $49,552 | $524 | 26% | 5★ (79) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Constellation Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $23,896 | $344 | 19% | 5★ (122) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Mont Moderne in Big Bear Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $41,587 | $307 | 37% | 5★ (1) | 0.2 mi | Booking |
‘Dancing Bear Lodge’ ~ 1 Mi to Big Bear Lake! Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $32,495 | $329 | 27% | 4.8★ (49) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Cozy Cub Getaway - Beautiful cabin with hot tub! Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $28,928 | $662 | 12% | 5★ (51) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Serene Vibes Cabin Jacuzzi gated yard 4 Kids/Dogs House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $45,981 | $302 | 42% | 4.8★ (335) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Luxurious Log Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $50,793 | $382 | 36% | 5★ (196) | 0.2 mi | Airbnb |
Arktos Jewel Log Cabin w/ Hot Tub + Pool Table Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $77,327 | $423 | 50% | 4.3★ (45) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Vista Chalet: Luxury! Views! Close to Bear Mtn! House
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 | $21,978 | $264 | 23% | 4.8★ (27) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Perfect Fall Getaway - Games / Fire Pit / Minutes to Lake and Ski House | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $5,216 | $424 | 3% | — | 0.3 mi | Vrbo |
Gorgeous cabin great for Family & Pets BBQ fenced backyard fire pit Jacuuzi House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $57,894 | $393 | 40% | 4.3★ (13) | 0.3 mi | Vrbo |
Moonridge Family Lodge, Sleeps 8, Pool Table Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $22,911 | $325 | 19% | 5★ (43) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Our Beary Happy Place-Close to All! Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $18,449 | $363 | 14% | 5★ (160) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Cozy Mountain Retreat: Hot Tub, Dog Friendly & EV Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $20,364 | $336 | 17% | 5★ (76) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Charming 3BR Cabin -Quiet Hot Tub close to slopes Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $50,941 | $287 | 49% | 4.8★ (201) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Ateam Cabin- 5 mins to ski slopes Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $29,511 | $366 | 22% | 4.5★ (6) | 0.3 mi | Delisted |
Fox Farm! Pool Table! EV Charger! Fenced Yard! House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $25,957 | $463 | 15% | 4.8★ (33) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
A-shape cabin -5 mins to the ski slopes Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $23,310 | $247 | 26% | 3.7★ (7) | 0.3 mi | Delisted |
Mountain Air by AvantStay | Cabin 4mins to Lake Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $28,256 | $302 | 26% | 4.8★ (62) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Hot Tub, 2 Fireplaces, Covered Patio Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $22,806 | $326 | 19% | 4.2★ (13) | 0.3 mi | 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
Rate 8.03% = 7.28% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 1) + 0.75% investor premium
Est. revenue
$34,685
NOI
$12,160
Cash flow /mo
-$1,939
Cash needed
$174,650
Cash-on-cash
-13.3%
ROE (yr 1)
-2.2%
Cap rate
2.3%
DSCR
0.34
Year-1 write-off
$104,203
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$33,345
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)-$23,272
- Principal paydown$3,332
- Appreciation at%$16,050
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)$6,937
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,041
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,734
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$6,688
- Insurance (STR-rated)$2,729
Cash needed to close
- Down payment (25%)$133,750
- Closing costs (4.0%)$21,400
- Furnishing (bought new)$19,500
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$33,345
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
$416,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$84,000 · 20%
Year-1 deduction
$104,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$33,000
Land 22% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $331,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000
Based on: 2,436 sq ft, built 1982, 3 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (fireplace).
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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $77,000 in year 1 (14% short-life, $25,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $10,300
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$11,100 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $8,400
Kitchen countertopsdefault
$9,100 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $3,900
Decorative trimdefault
$4,300 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $400
Mirrorsdefault
$500 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $1,100
Shelvingdefault
$1,200 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $5,500
Window coverings (24)default
$6,000 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $5,800
Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default
$6,300 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $8,000
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$8,700 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $4,800
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$5,200 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $7,500
Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default
$8,100 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $19,500
Furniture bought newlisting
$19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately
- $11,800
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default
$10,200 new × 50% good × 2.30 allocation
- $11,300
Landscaping (typical)default
$9,800 new × 50% good × 2.30 allocation
- $2,800
Patiosdefault
$2,400 new × 50% good × 2.30 allocation
- $2,800
Decks & porches (attached)default
$2,400 new × 50% good × 2.30 allocation
- $243,700
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$264,500 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $25,300
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$27,400 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $25,900
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$28,200 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $25,300
HVACdefault
$27,400 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $8,700
Hardwood & tile floorsdefault
$9,400 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
- $2,400
Fireplacelisting
$2,600 new × 40% good × 2.30 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $75,200 | $28,700 | $400 | $104,200 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $297,000 | $297,000 |
| Total | $75,200 | $28,700 | $331,300 | $435,200 |
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.