$585,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2020

1351 Balsam Dr Big Bear, CA 92315

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
8,115 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$382 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mountain View
  • No HOA
  • Big Bear High School Rated A-
  • Loft
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of February 2020

When your ready to purchase your mountain cabin, this is the cabin you have been dreaming about and searching for! Unbelievable views of Bear Mountain ski resort from this classic full log “Country Hearth” cabin with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large stone fireplace for those cold nights, spacious master bedroom, stainless steel appliances and a large loft with views. Outside deck features a spa to relax, watch the skiers/boarders and enjoy the treed setting after a day on the slopes or hiking in the forest. The perfect location just minutes to Bear Mountain Ski Resort. For you summer activities you are close to National Forest with numerous hiking and biking trails, golf course and zoo. Great vacation rental history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Doss

COMPASS Brokerage Phone: 909-878-0774 License #01416748 Listed on: 09/13/2019

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Doss

COMPASS Brokerage Phone: 909-878-0774 License #01416748 Listed on: 09/13/2019

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,826

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 8,115 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Loft

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Tax Tract Number 2042
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0310293070000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,826

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0310293070000
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1530.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 382.35
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Primary Suite

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Mountainous

Schools

  • School District: Bear Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8115.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1863

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8115.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 112.05
  • Tax Lot: 24
  • Tax Tract Number: 2042

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2019
Closed on
Dec 16, 2019
Sold by
French Henry C and French Rodonna F
Bought by
Yuh Gene Ho and Yuh Mihwa Lee
Seller's Agent
Gary Doss
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Gary Doss
Compass
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$526,500
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2017
Sold by
French Henry C and French Rodonna F
Bought by
French Henry C and French Rodonna F

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2015
Closed on
Feb 5, 2016
Sold by
Rennison Dan T and Rennison Heidi J
Bought by
French Henry C and French Rodonna F
Seller's Agent
Gary Doss
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Gary Doss
COMPASS
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$489,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$415,650
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2006
Sold by
Hayes Don and Hayes Linda K
Bought by
Rennison Dan T and Rennison Heidi J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2004
Sold by
Packard John J and Packard Nanette A
Bought by
Hayes Don and Hayes Linda K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$351,750
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2002
Sold by
Picciolo Bruce A and Picciolo Sharon J
Bought by
Packard John J and Packard Nanette A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,800
Interest Rate
5.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2001
Sold by
Williams Chadwick R
Bought by
Picciolo Bruce A and Picciolo Sharol J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,520
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2000
Sold by
Karpowica Margaret T
Bought by
Williams Chadwick R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
8.24%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1996
Sold by
Karpowicz Margaret T
Bought by
Karpowicz Margaret T
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $585,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $489,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $510,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $469,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $508,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $54,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $40,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $526,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $415,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $351,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $284,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $19,520 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $30,000 Seller Take Back
Closed $70,350 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $849,000 -3.0% $555 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $875,000 +49.6% $572 / Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $585,000 -2.5% $382 / Sq Ft
12/11/2019 12/11/19 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2019 10/08/19 For Sale $599,900 +2.5% $392 / Sq Ft
10/06/2019 10/06/19 Off Market $585,000 -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 For Sale $599,900 +22.7% $392 / Sq Ft
03/25/2016 03/25/16 Sold $489,000 0.0% $320 / Sq Ft
02/01/2016 02/01/16 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2015 12/30/15 For Sale $489,000 0.0% $320 / Sq Ft
12/07/2015 12/07/15 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 For Sale $489,000 -- $320 / 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 $7,826 $639,783 $127,957 $511,826
2024 $7,826 $627,238 $125,448 $501,790
2023 $7,370 $614,939 $122,988 $491,951
2022 $7,370 $602,881 $120,576 $482,305
2021 $7,200 $591,060 $118,212 $472,848
2020 $6,659 $524,978 $200,249 $324,729
2019 $6,494 $514,685 $196,323 $318,362
2018 $6,279 $504,594 $192,474 $312,120
2017 $6,127 $494,700 $188,700 $306,000
2016 $5,468 $435,600 $87,100 $348,500
2015 $5,381 $425,000 $85,000 $340,000
2014 $5,642 $450,000 $75,000 $375,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW19219276

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0310-293-07