$930,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

1265 Balsam Dr Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,224 Sq Ft
9,165 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$418 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

193 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Golf Course Community
  • Lake View
  • Big Bear High School Rated A-
  • Fishing
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of July 2025

Modified A-Frame located near Bear Mountain Ski Resort! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, along with a game room for entertainment. An additional bonus room above the garage provides extra space for guests or a home office. The property includes two 2-car garages: one at the street and another by the game room, which is currently used as a workshop. Situated on a street-to-street lot, this home offers beautiful lake and golf course views and easy access to the nearby forest and ski slopes. Inside, large windows shine in with natural light, showcasing the elegant wood floors and vaulted wood ceilings. The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by two inviting fireplaces, making it a perfect retreat after a day of skiing. Expansive decks for relaxation or outdoor entertaining. Freshly painted and meticulously maintained, this home is ready for immediate enjoyment. With its prime location, spacious layout, and charming features, this home is a mountain sanctuary waiting to be enjoyed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becki Wheeler

RE/MAX BIG BEAR Brokerage Email: beckibigbear@gmail.com License #01347218 Listed on: 11/25/2024

RE/MAX BIG BEAR

Last Buyer's Agent

Bonnie Granger

HomeBased Realty License #01321950

HomeBased Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,233

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 9,165 Sq Ft Lot
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Golf Course
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,224 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Game Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 40 / 1G
  • Tax Tract Number 2042
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0310281240000
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,233

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0310281240000
  • Year Built: 1972
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2224.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Game Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 418.17
  • Room Type: Game Room, Great Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Workshop
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub, Granite Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Golf Course, Lake, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake

Schools

  • School District: Bear Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level with Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9165.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2104

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9165.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1G
  • Tax Census Tract: 112.04
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Tract Number: 2042

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2010
Sold by
Jay Marie Therese
Bought by
Leaves Gwyn D and Leaves Angela M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2001
Sold by
Jay Marie
Bought by
Jay Jack B and The Jay Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $375,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $290,000 New Conventional
Closed $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $930,000 -2.1% $418 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $949,900 0.0% $427 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $949,900 +2.1% $427 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Off Market $930,000 -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $985,000 -5.8% $443 / Sq Ft
11/25/2024 11/25/24 For Sale $1,045,280 -- $470 / 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 $6,233 $484,060 $96,813 $387,247
2024 $6,233 $474,569 $94,915 $379,654
2023 $6,056 $465,264 $93,054 $372,210
2022 $5,825 $456,141 $91,229 $364,912
2021 $5,678 $447,197 $89,440 $357,757
2020 $5,758 $442,612 $88,523 $354,089
2019 $5,617 $433,933 $86,787 $347,146
2018 $5,431 $425,424 $85,085 $340,339
2017 $5,298 $417,083 $83,417 $333,666
2016 $5,183 $408,905 $81,781 $327,124
2015 $5,142 $402,763 $80,553 $322,210
2014 $5,049 $394,873 $78,975 $315,898
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: IG24239835

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0310-281-24