5-bedroom Craftsman compound on a double lot with an income-producing attached apartment, city-approved plans for a two-car garage with ADU, and a 45-foot redwood deck with direct views of Chair 10 at Snow Summit. Short term rental – eligible and purpose-built for it: 5 private bedrooms with no shared walls including attached efficiency with separate entrance.The main house is built entirely of old-growth redwood. Each bedroom sits on a separate level with no shared walls. The centerpiece is a hand-crafted knotty pine great room with exposed beam ceilings, a fireplace, and wraparound forest views. The attached effieciency has its own entrance, kitchen nook, gas wall heater, and bathroom, allowing independent use or separate rental.Outside, a newly sanded and stained 45-foot covered redwood front deck faces the ski runs. A new composite back deck with Adirondack seating is enclosed by a fully fenced, level yard among old-growth pines. The vintage single-car garage with loft sits at street level.Recent upgrades include new Shaw carpeting, new interior and exterior paint, a remodeled bathroom with marble vanity and glass-enclosed shower, new Electrolux washer/dryer (5-year transferable warranty), and new stainless appliances. Gas heating stays on during power outages protecting the plumbing.Watch the New Year’s torch parade and Fourth of July fireworks from the front deck. Walking distance to shuttle parking, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, Rathbun Creek Trail, the golf course, and village restaurants. Double lot creates significant expansion potential.
Property Details
Price:
$525,000
MLS #:
V1-37035
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Jun 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,508
Lot Size:
10,201 sqft / 0.23 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1952
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GO, GS, FSR, WHU
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Heating
FA, GAS, WL, CF, FIR, DUC
Interior Features
WDPW, PTRY, ILFP
Laundry Features
IN, STK, DINC, WINC
Levels
U, S
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
CRF
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
MTN, GOLF, LAKE, FISH, WATE, HIKI, BIKI
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Patio And Porch Features
NO
Spa Features
NO
View
MT, SEE, TW
Waterfront Features
FSH
Financial
Map
Community
- Address42795 Cougar RD Big Bear Lake CA
- CityBig Bear Lake
- CountySan Bernardino
- Zip Code92315
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Big Bear Lake as of Jun 20, 2026
286
Single Family Listed
107
Avg DOM
412
Avg $ / SqFt
$754,918
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 42795 Cougar RD Big Bear Lake CA is a Single Family for sale in Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315. It is listed for $525,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,508 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1952. The current price per square foot is $348. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Big Bear Lake is $412. The average listing price for Single Family in Big Bear Lake is $754,918.
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