Listing Agent: Michele Kersey      Broker/Office: Vista Sotheby's International Realty
626 Elysian Big Bear City CA 92314
$ 289,000
  1   |    1   |    542 Sq Feet

Listing ID

#IG26224457

Status

Active

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Property Style

Contemporary

County

San Bernardino

Year Built

1929

Days on website

3

Description
A Fairytale Cottage with Vintage Big Bear Charm & STR Income! Step into a little piece of Big Bear history at this enchanting 1920s-era cottage in the desirable Forest Springs area of Big Bear City! Featuring a distinctive native rock exterior and decorative vintage fascia, this one-of-a-kind 1-bedroom plus loft, 1-bath home looks like something straight out of a fairytale. Lovingly restored shiplap wood paneling, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, warm laminate flooring, and a native rock fireplace create a cozy, romantic, old-world ambiance with modern conveniences. Abundant windows fill the interior with natural light, while the upgraded bathroom features a newer shower, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and distinctive copper plumbing details. Upstairs, a charming loft bedroom with wood-plank walls and ceilings overlooks the inviting fireplace hearth below. Outside, a raised front deck offers the perfect spot for morning coffee, relaxing afternoons, and stargazing beneath Big Bear's mountain skies. The fenced backyard and existing storage shed provide additional utility and potential. With an existing short-term rental permit and rental income, this unique property offers an opportunity to enjoy your own mountain getaway while generating income. Competitively priced among comparable properties, this vintage gem is an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking character, affordability, and investment potential. Centrally located near the Alpine Zoo, Big Bear Lake, hiking trails, two ski resorts, golf, dining, and shopping, this petite mountain cottage puts Big Bear's year-round adventures within easy reach. A rare blend of history, charm, and mountain living
Location
Financial Information
List Price:  $ 289000
Property Features
Appliances:  Microwave, Refrigerator
Community Features:  Rural, Valley
Flooring:  Laminate
High School District:  Bear Valley Unified
Interior Features:  Loft
Levels:  Two
Lot Features:  Trees
Road Surface Type:  Paved
Roof:  Composition
Senior Community YN:  false
Structure Type:  House
View:  Neighborhood
Water Source:  Public
High School District:  Bear Valley Unified
MLS Area Major:  BBC - Big Bear City
City:  Big Bear City
Senior Community YN:  false
Listed By:   Michele Kersey   Vista Sotheby's International Realty 
Co-listed by
Georgina Seeck  
CA Lic#