NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1003 Knickerbocker Rd Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Estimated Value: $865,000 - $969,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,354 Sq Ft
$392/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 07, 2023

Last sale price $908,000 $386 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $5,667/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Lake View
  • Fishing
  • Custom Home
  • 0.55 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of September 2023

Magical and historic home has been lovingly restored to it's gorgeous best! Walk to the village, & hike from your yard as this gem backs to National Forest. This 2 master suite, plus sleeping loft/ 3rd bedroom is incomparable in quality & taste. Professional decor includes Vintage antiques. The home will sell furnished per inventory list. This 1932 Maltby boasts an authentically replicated SPEAKEASY bar w/ wood burning stove, charming half bath & laundry. The next level features a fabulous greatroom, gorgeously appointed kitchen with marble counters, butlers pantry, wine refrigerator, and breakfast room. The dining room is light and bright with built in shelves, custom lighting and views from every window. . It opens to the expansive deck with peek a boo lakeviews, firepit, dining table and BBQ. On this main level you will find the sumptuous master suite complete with sitting area, woodburning fireplace, & front and rear decks. The master bathroom has double sinks in a custom antique cabinet, large stall shower & soaking jetted tub. A second master suite has another custom antique cabinet sink, full shower and tub, and opens to the 3rd "bedroom"/ sleeping loft. The backyard is a vast wilderness leading to hiking trails. Rumored to have been built by the Bacardi Rum family and a favorite vacation home of Lucy and Desi Arnaz-this is a historical masterpiece. There is plenty of parking with a 2 car garage and additional 3 parking spots. This luxury residence is one of kind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hud Wilson

Re/Max Big Bear License #01255725 Listed on: 04/28/2023

Re/Max Big Bear

Last Buyer's Agent

John Cabral

The Real Estate Office of Rancho Santa Fe License #00425367

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned BV/RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,354 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 112
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0308202290000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake
  • Near a National Forest
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Dog Park
  • Water Sports
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: BV/RC
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0308202290000
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2354.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Two, Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 385.73
  • Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Horse Trails, Watersports, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5510

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 24000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 112.05
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 112.05

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Cabaj Mark A and Cabaj Julia
Bought by
Szczesliwa Rodzina Trust and Cabaj
Current Estimated Value
$910,513

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
Jul 28, 2023
Sold by
Billy Blair And Ruth Balentine Family Tr
Bought by
Cabaj Mark A and Cabaj Julia
Seller's Agent
Hud Wilson
Re/Max Big Bear
Buyer's Agent
John Cabral
The Real Estate Office of Rancho Santa Fe
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$908,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$267,000
-22.72%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.68%
Original Mortgage
$726,400
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Blair Billy M and Blair Ruth
Bought by
Blair Billy and Balentine Ruth

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2018
Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Frost Tammy Lynn
Bought by
Blair Billy M and Balentine Ruth
Seller's Agent
Mark Dolan
Re/Max Big Bear-Fox Farm
Buyer's Agent
Mary Wilson
Re/Max Big Bear-Fox Farm
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.95%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2015
Sold by
Frost Tammy Lynn and Yazgulian Tammy L
Bought by
Frost Tammy Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2010
Sold by
Piccardi Sandra R and Piccardi Vincent F
Bought by
Yazgulian Tammy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,395
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2007
Sold by
Piccardi George L and Piccardi Sandra R
Bought by
Piccardi Sandra R and Piccardi George L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
8.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Szczesliwa Rodzina Trust $133,000 First American Title
Cabaj Mark A $908,000 First American Title
Blair Billy -- None Available
Blair Billy M $450,000 Fidelity National Title Ie
Frost Tammy Lynn -- First American Title Company
Yazgulian Tammy L $300,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Piccardi Sandra R -- Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cabaj Mark A $726,400
Previous Owner Blair Billy M $315,000
Previous Owner Frost Tammy Lynn $275,000
Previous Owner Yazgulian Tammy L $292,395
Previous Owner Piccardi Sandra R $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Sold $908,000 -6.3% $386 / Sq Ft
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Price Changed $969,000 -2.7% $412 / Sq Ft
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Price Changed $995,500 -0.4% $423 / Sq Ft
05/27/2023 05/27/23 Price Changed $999,500 -8.7% $425 / Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Price Changed $1,095,000 -6.8% $465 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 For Sale $1,175,000 +161.1% $499 / Sq Ft
11/03/2020 11/03/20 Sold $450,000 -10.0% $195 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/13/2020 03/13/20 For Sale $500,000 +11.1% $217 / Sq Ft
01/29/2020 01/29/20 Off Market $450,000 -- --
06/11/2019 06/11/19 Price Changed $500,000 -3.8% $217 / Sq Ft
03/05/2019 03/05/19 For Sale $520,000 +15.6% $226 / Sq Ft
03/03/2019 03/03/19 Off Market $450,000 -- --
11/13/2018 11/13/18 Price Changed $520,000 -1.0% $226 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Price Changed $525,000 -0.9% $228 / Sq Ft
02/16/2018 02/16/18 For Sale $529,900 -- $230 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,756 $926,160 $185,232 $740,928
2024 $10,756 $908,000 $181,600 $726,400
2023 $6,087 $468,180 $93,636 $374,544
2022 $5,855 $459,000 $91,800 $367,200
2021 $5,707 $450,000 $90,000 $360,000
2020 $4,761 $351,444 $70,288 $281,156
2019 $4,646 $344,553 $68,910 $275,643
2018 $4,492 $337,797 $67,559 $270,238
2017 $4,379 $331,173 $66,234 $264,939
2016 $4,285 $324,679 $64,935 $259,744
2015 $4,174 $319,802 $63,960 $255,842
2014 -- $313,537 $62,707 $250,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW23072284

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0308-202-29