$826,500
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

263 California 173 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

6 Beds
6 Baths
3,210 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$257 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Heated Spa
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Guest House
  • Casita
  • View of Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of March 2025

Amazing & iconic Bluebell House, mid-century lodge style retreat that was once a B&B. Main level hosts open space with high beamed ceilings, fireplace insert to cozy up with on these impending wintry days, new flooring & window treatments throughout the home, entertain to your hearts desire on the gated redwood decking surrounded by dogwoods, cedars and the amazing blue sky above. The galley kitchen boasts Whirlpool appliances, pantry and laundry, along with 1 of 2 access points to the spa deck (Hottub is appx 1 year old). You will also find 4 bedrooms & 3 bath on the main level (1 is the primary ensuite). Upstairs has 2 ensuite bedrooms and attic space with lots of potential. Guests can enjoy seperate quarters with it's own entrance and garage access on the lowest level - or turn it into a game room or work space. A 2nd tandem garage is also present. Not only is there 3+ car parking in front of the home, there is upto 6 car parking in back of the home on Flower Dr. (Access. from Mittry Lane @ Hwy 173). Home is situated on one of the 1st to be plowed roads on the mountain. Perfectly situated, taking advantage of the best of Lake Arrowhead living. Whether for full-time residence or a seasonal getaway, it's the ultimate sanctuary to experience the beauty and tranquility of the mountains.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Banner

Windermere Real Estate License #02076034 Listed on: 10/17/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

George Ruiz

VIP RE Firm License #01781774

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard
  • Front Yard

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,210 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wood Countertops
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Spa
  • Balcony
  • Wood Patio
  • Casita

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Fireplace in Guest House
  • Guest House Has A Garage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0331182060000

Community Details

Overview

  • RV Parking in Community

Recreation

  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Building Number Of Stories: 2
  • Building Style: Mid Century
  • Casita Features: 1 Car Garage, 2 Car Garage
  • Entry Floor: 2
  • Entry Location: Living Room, Mid Level
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 272.59
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9400
  • View Type: Trees/Woods
  • Water District Name: Lake Arrowhead Communities Service District
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Listing I D: 219123931
  • Listing Member Address: 296 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Address: 296 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Address: 6730 E. Florence Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Casita - Guest House, Living Room, Library, Kitchen
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Blower Fan, Glass Doors, Wood Stove Insert
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms, Primary Retreat, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths, Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Eating Areas: Dining Ell, Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Formica Counters, Wood Counters, Pantry, Galley Kitchen
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3210.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood
  • Other Features: Balcony
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
  • Roofing: Composition Shingle
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Wood
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Hot Tub
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Hot Tub
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Boat, Driveway, Tandem, Side By Side, Oversized
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 12.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 9.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In Street Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: RV Access/Parking, Trailer Storage Available, Doggie Park

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0331182060000
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Yard, Street Public, Single Lot, Landscaped
  • Lot Size: 13277.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

MLS Schools

  • School District: Rim of the World

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2023
Closed on
Jul 17, 2023
Sold by
Schaffer James H and Schaffer Lark
Bought by
Bluebell House Trust and Miles
Seller's Agent
Michelle Fox
Windermere Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
ALLISON BANNER
Windermere Real Estate
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-2.83%
Views
168
Current Estimated Value
$910,193

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,193
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2010
Sold by
Schaffer James
Bought by
Schaffer James H and Schaffer Lark H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2009
Sold by
Schaffer James
Bought by
Schaffer James and Schaffer Lark H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
4.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2004
Sold by
Mcandrew Anthony
Bought by
Schaffer James and Bonynge Lark H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1999
Sold by
First National Bank Of Chicago Tr
Bought by
Mcandrew Anthony and Mcandrew Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
9.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 1997
Sold by
Evers Paul F and Evers Judith B
Bought by
First National Bank Of Chicago

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1995
Sold by
Peiffer Lila E
Bought by
Evers Paul F and Evers Judith B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $825,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Grant Deed $399,000 First American
Grant Deed $225,000 Fidelity National Title
Trustee Deed $324,669 American Title Co
Grant Deed $380,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $202,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $304,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $826,500 -5.5% $257 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Sale $875,000 +6.1% $273 / Sq Ft
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Sold $825,000 -2.8% $257 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2023 05/01/23 For Sale $849,000 -- $264 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,034 $841,500 $183,600 $657,900
2024 $9,034 $825,000 $180,000 $645,000
2023 $6,076 $545,270 $81,995 $463,275
2022 $5,951 $534,578 $80,387 $454,191
2021 $5,884 $524,096 $78,811 $445,285
2020 $5,885 $518,722 $78,003 $440,719
2019 $5,730 $508,551 $76,474 $432,077
2018 $5,057 $442,400 $82,600 $359,800
2017 $4,836 $421,400 $78,700 $342,700
2016 $4,577 $397,500 $74,200 $323,300
2015 $4,541 $375,000 $70,000 $305,000
2014 $4,098 $350,000 $55,000 $295,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219123931

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0331-182-06