253 Imperial Ave
Sugarloaf, CA 92386
$409,000
3 bd · 3 ba · Listed 64d ago
View on Realtor.com →Year built
2024
Sqft
—
Lot sqft
2,500
HOA / mo
None
Furnished
Yes
List date
2026-09-10T04:59:33.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$20,265
ADR
$273
Occupancy
20%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$3,818
Confidence
Low (39.81), 42 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Median revenue of shown comps: $19,250
Almost new charming Cabin With 3 bedrooms 3Bath
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 433 ft
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Washer
- +1
Revenue $10,439ADR $299Occ ≈ 10%4.7★ (3)
3Bedroom 3Bathrooms 4beds
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 466 ft
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Washer
- +1
Revenue $10,011ADR $282Occ ≈ 10%4.7★ (3)
Sugar Bear Chalet - Renovated Family Retreat at Big Bear
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $22,354ADR $363Occ ≈ 17%—
Sugar Bear Chalet #2559
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi
Revenue $21,514ADR $323Occ ≈ 18%—
Cozy Cabin with beautiful porch close to town
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $17,375ADR $0Occ ≈ —4.9★ (73)
Delisted
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear’s Lair Cabin - Home away from Home! Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $33,421 | $281 | 33% | 5★ (99) | 345 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Almost new charming Cabin With 3 bedrooms 3Bath Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $10,439 | $299 | 10% | 4.7★ (3) | 433 ft | Airbnb |
3Bedroom 3Bathrooms 4beds Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $10,011 | $282 | 10% | 4.7★ (3) | 466 ft | Airbnb |
Mountain Escape - Minutes to Ski & Lake-EV Charger Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $7,402 | $271 | 7% | 4.8★ (66) | 482 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Sugar Bear Chalet - Renovated Family Retreat at Big Bear Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $22,354 | $363 | 17% | — | 0.1 mi | Booking |
Sugar Bear Chalet #2559 Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $21,514 | $323 | 18% | — | 0.1 mi | Booking |
Sugar Bear Modern Relaxing Family Retreat w/ Games Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $16,483 | $418 | 11% | 4.6★ (5) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Pet-Friendly Big Bear Cabin w/Huge Fenced Yard House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $20,479 | $267 | 21% | 4.8★ (29) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Cozy Cabin with beautiful porch close to town Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $17,375 | $0 | — | 4.9★ (73) | 0.2 mi | Delisted |
Big Bear Cabin Directly Across Forest Trails Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $7,327 | $563 | 4% | 5★ (7) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
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Charming & Pet Friendly Cabin w/ a Fenced in Yard
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi
Revenue $7,991ADR $1,224Occ ≈ 2%4.8★ (6)
Delisted
Sugar Pines Chalet! Hiking, skiiing & mtn biking!
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $2,379ADR $223Occ ≈ 3%5★ (77)
Delisted
NEW Peak Pursuit Spa, Dogs Ok, Sauna, Lrg Game Rm
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $46,307ADR $311Occ ≈ 41%0.5★ (1)
6 person cabin/Ac/games/wifi/BBQ/Deck/FirePit/hike
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi
- A/C
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +4
Revenue $12,046ADR $365Occ ≈ 9%4.9★ (42)
Last Minute Summer Getaway!BBQ,Games,FUN, AC, RELAX 15 min from Big Bear Lake
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
- A/C
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +4
Revenue $19,243ADR $421Occ ≈ 13%5★ (1)
Spacious Gated Yard-EV Charger-Pets OK-3bed, 2bath
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +3
Revenue $19,377ADR $380Occ ≈ 14%4.8★ (12)
Boujee Bear Cabin
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $16,799ADR $0Occ ≈ —4.8★ (20)
Delisted
Almost Bearadise
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $6,342ADR $885Occ ≈ 2%5★ (2)
Delisted
Family Friendly for 8: Spa/Firepit/Patio + BBQ
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
- Hot tub
- A/C
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- +5
Revenue $16,070ADR $375Occ ≈ 12%5★ (8)
Sage Cabin | Sleeps 8 | Hot Tub
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $874ADR $265Occ ≈ 1%5★ (2)
Summer Special - Hiking Trails, Park, Golf, Garage
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $3,382ADR $209Occ ≈ 4%5★ (7)
Whiskey mountain lodge - 2028
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $19,787ADR $439Occ ≈ 12%—
Sugarloaf Vacation Rental ~ 7 Mi to Big Bear Lake!
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $12,045ADR $193Occ ≈ 17%2.5★ (1)
Cozy Big Bear 3 bedrm Home w/Delux Master & Firepl
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $19,102ADR $270Occ ≈ 19%4.6★ (40)
Delisted
Inyo Treehouse, Spa with views
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- +4
Revenue $16,055ADR $282Occ ≈ 16%5★ (10)
Sugarloafing ~ Dog-friendly cabin with hot tub
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $47,794ADR $557Occ ≈ 24%—
Sugarloaf 4 Seasons 3bed/2bath W/Spa-No Pets
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi
- Hot tub
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $19,902ADR $350Occ ≈ 16%4.9★ (8)
Grandioso Pines
Vacation home · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi
Revenue $3,586ADR $896Occ ≈ 1%—
Cozy 2 BR cabin w/loft and arcade
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi
- Free parking
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +4
Revenue $19,257ADR $154Occ ≈ 34%4.8★ (52)
Palms to pines #1877
Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi
Revenue $46,331ADR $508Occ ≈ 25%5★ (1)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cozy, Renovated Cabin Near Trails & Slopes House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $12,899 | $256 | 14% | 4.8★ (135) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
7 Mi to Big Bear Mountain Resort: Winter Getaway! House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $25,655 | $254 | 28% | 4.8★ (19) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Mountain Cabin-Spa-Fireplace-Walk to Forest! House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $38,496 | $582 | 18% | 4.8★ (102) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Charming & Pet Friendly Cabin w/ a Fenced in Yard House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $7,991 | $1,224 | 2% | 4.8★ (6) | 0.2 mi | Delisted |
𓍊𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓜𝓾𝓼𝓱𝓻𝓸𝓸𝓶 𝓒𝓸𝓽𝓽𝓪𝓰𝓮𓍊 Cottage
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $3,057 | $382 | 2% | 4★ (4) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Big Bear Gingerbread House House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $29,382 | $309 | 26% | 5★ (27) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbBooking |
Cozy & Spacious Mountain Home Retreat House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $32,731 | $217 | 41% | 4.9★ (106) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Cabin A Good Time with Jacuzzi! Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $13,666 | $253 | 15% | 4.8★ (33) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Whiskey Pines Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $9,870 | $270 | 10% | 4.9★ (41) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Sugar Pines Chalet! Hiking, skiiing & mtn biking! House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $2,379 | $223 | 3% | 5★ (77) | 0.3 mi | Delisted |
NEW Peak Pursuit Spa, Dogs Ok, Sauna, Lrg Game Rm Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $46,307 | $311 | 41% | 0.5★ (1) | 0.3 mi | Booking |
6 person cabin/Ac/games/wifi/BBQ/Deck/FirePit/hike Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $12,046 | $365 | 9% | 4.9★ (42) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Last Minute Summer Getaway!BBQ,Games,FUN, AC, RELAX 15 min from Big Bear Lake Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $19,243 | $421 | 13% | 5★ (1) | 0.3 mi | Vrbo |
Spacious Gated Yard-EV Charger-Pets OK-3bed, 2bath House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 | $19,377 | $380 | 14% | 4.8★ (12) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Family & Pet friendly. Jacuzzi & window AC unit. Cabin
| 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 | $19,992 | $242 | 23% | 4.8★ (77) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Boujee Bear Cabin House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $16,799 | $0 | — | 4.8★ (20) | 0.3 mi | Delisted |
Almost Bearadise Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $6,342 | $885 | 2% | 5★ (2) | 0.3 mi | Delisted |
Family Friendly for 8: Spa/Firepit/Patio + BBQ House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $16,070 | $375 | 12% | 5★ (8) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Big Bear Cabin with Hot Tub and Arcade | Sleeps 9 House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $21,267 | $203 | 29% | 4.8★ (33) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Sage Cabin | Sleeps 8 | Hot Tub Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $874 | $265 | 1% | 5★ (2) | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
Alpine Oasis | Luxury Cabin+Spa+Theater Room+A/C Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $26,749 | $673 | 11% | 5★ (20) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Cabina Nera: Luxe 3BR Mountain Haven AC/Hot Tub Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $24,728 | $383 | 18% | 4.9★ (46) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Summer Special - Hiking Trails, Park, Golf, Garage House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $3,382 | $209 | 4% | 5★ (7) | 0.4 mi | Airbnb |
Whiskey mountain lodge - 2028 Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $19,787 | $439 | 12% | — | 0.4 mi | Booking |
Sugarloaf Vacation Rental ~ 7 Mi to Big Bear Lake! Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $12,045 | $193 | 17% | 2.5★ (1) | 0.4 mi | Booking |
Cozy Big Bear 3 bedrm Home w/Delux Master & Firepl House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $19,102 | $270 | 19% | 4.6★ (40) | 0.4 mi | Delisted |
Whiskey Mountain Lodge at Big Bear w/ Hot Tub Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $20,929 | $442 | 13% | 4.5★ (20) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Inyo Treehouse, Spa with views House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $16,055 | $282 | 16% | 5★ (10) | 0.4 mi | Airbnb |
Sugarloafing ~ Dog-friendly cabin with hot tub Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $47,794 | $557 | 24% | — | 0.4 mi | Airbnb |
Family Cabin | Large Fenced Yard Retreat Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $19,560 | $473 | 11% | 3.8★ (4) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Blissful Cozy Cabin - Perfect sledding hill at this location! Steps to the National Forest! Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $31,518 | $424 | 20% | 4.5★ (2) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Sugarloaf 4 Seasons 3bed/2bath W/Spa-No Pets House
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $19,902 | $350 | 16% | 4.9★ (8) | 0.4 mi | Airbnb |
Grandioso Pines Vacation home | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $3,586 | $896 | 1% | — | 0.5 mi | Booking |
Cozy 2 BR cabin w/loft and arcade Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $19,257 | $154 | 34% | 4.8★ (52) | 0.5 mi | Airbnb |
Palms to Pines-Mins to Activities- Palms to Pines Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $19,863 | $344 | 16% | 4.6★ (26) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Palms to pines #1877 Vacation home | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $46,331 | $508 | 25% | 5★ (1) | 0.5 mi | Booking |
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
$20,265
NOI
$3,806
Cash flow /mo
-$1,904
Cash needed
$118,610
Cash-on-cash
-19.3%
ROE (yr 1)
-6.7%
Cap rate
0.9%
DSCR
0.14
Year-1 write-off
$65,339
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$20,909
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)-$22,846
- Principal paydown$2,635
- Appreciation at%$12,270
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)$4,053
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$608
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,013
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$5,113
- Insurance (STR-rated)$2,086
Cash needed to close
- Down payment (25%)$102,250
- Closing costs (4.0%)$16,360
- Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$20,909
No county tax record split for property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split, so those use market defaults — edit the price above; 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
$289,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$65,000 · 22%
Year-1 deduction
$65,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$21,000
Land 30% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $224,000 over 39 years
Based on: ~1,900 sq ft (from beds), built 2024, 3 bd / 3 ba, furnished, listing features (none cost-relevant).
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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $46,000 in year 1 (16% short-life, $15,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $7,700
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$10,000 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
- $6,300
Kitchen countertopsdefault
$8,200 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
- $2,600
Decorative trimdefault
$3,300 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
- $300
Mirrorsdefault
$500 new × 83% good × 0.84 allocation
- $900
Shelvingdefault
$1,200 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
- $3,200
Window coverings (19)default
$4,800 new × 80% good × 0.84 allocation
- $3,400
Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default
$4,900 new × 83% good × 0.84 allocation
- $6,300
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$7,800 new × 96% good × 0.84 allocation
- $3,800
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$4,700 new × 96% good × 0.84 allocation
- $5,700
Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default
$8,100 new × 83% good × 0.84 allocation
- $7,800
Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing
$19,500 new × 40% good · out of the price
- $7,000
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)listing
$9,000 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
- $6,700
Landscaping (typical)default
$8,700 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
- $1,500
Patiosdefault
$1,900 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
- $1,400
Decks & porches (attached)default
$1,900 new × 90% good × 0.84 allocation
- $167,600
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$206,000 new × 97% good × 0.84 allocation
- $17,300
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$21,400 new × 96% good × 0.84 allocation
- $17,300
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$21,400 new × 96% good × 0.84 allocation
- $16,200
HVACdefault
$21,400 new × 90% good × 0.84 allocation
- $5,700
Hardwood & tile floorsdefault
$7,300 new × 92% good × 0.84 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $48,000 | $16,600 | $700 | $65,300 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $200,300 | $200,300 |
| Total | $48,000 | $16,600 | $224,000 | $288,600 |
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.