$402,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

42663 La Placida Ave Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
896 Sq Ft
2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$449 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Community Lake
  • Big Bear High School Rated A-
  • Fishing
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2025

This charming Gambrel cabin features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Located in Lower Moonridge, surrounded by beautiful, tall pine trees, providing a serene and picturesque setting. The property boasts an updated kitchen, wood burning fireplace, and T & G wood ceilings. In the backyard yard there is a spa and a newly built concrete patio - complete with built-in gas lines for a BBQ and a fire pit, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Imagine sitting back and relaxing under the starry sky, surrounded by the majestic pines, and if you’re lucky, you might even hear the wind rustling through the trees – it’s truly magical. The cabin is ideally situated between Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, making it a prime location for winter sports enthusiasts. Blocks away from the city's free Trolley and the shuttle to the ski resorts. Additionally, it is near excellent hiking trails, the Big Bear Zoo, the Moonridge Corridor, and the Bear Mountain Golf Course. Big Bear Lake is just five minutes away. The Village, with its delightful shops and restaurants, is about a ten-minute drive. This home is a successful short-term rental, with a 5-star rating, and is a "Guest Favorite." Whether you are looking for a great house to make your primary home, a second home, or a successful short-term rental, this home is a great choice.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Rorwick

Y Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-483-6619 License #01945557 Listed on: 02/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Lanza

RE/MAX Big Bear License #01825817

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,469

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 896 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Deck
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 180 / 1G
  • Tax Tract Number 17001
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2328397140000
  • $1,316 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake
  • Near a National Forest
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,469

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Cabin
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2328397140000
  • Year Built: 1975
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 896.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Pantry
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Blower Fan
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 448.66
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Side by Side

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts For Spa
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace, Wood
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Watersports, Mountainous, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Bear Valley Unified

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Water Heater

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Fishing in Community

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1G
  • Tax Census Tract: 112.04
  • Tax Lot: 180
  • Tax Tract Number: 17001
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1316.37

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Rorwick Michael and Joy Ann
Bought by
Pacheco Natalie
Seller's Agent
Ann Rorwick
Y Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erin Lanza
RE/MAX Big Bear
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$402,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$73,000
-15.37%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$405,621

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,621
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2019
Closed on
Jun 14, 2019
Sold by
Daher Alfred Salim
Bought by
Rorwick Michael and Rorwick Joy Ann
Seller's Agent
Bob Angilella
RE/MAX Big Bear
Buyer's Agent
Holly Kovich
Holly Kovich and Associates
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
9.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2010
Sold by
Soria Donna M
Bought by
Daher Alfred Salim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2010
Sold by
Jordan William L
Bought by
Jordan William Leo and The Jordan 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
$116,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2002
Sold by
Jordan William Leo and Jordan Dolores A
Bought by
Jordan William L and Jordan Dolores

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,000
Interest Rate
6.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2000
Sold by
Jordan William L and Jordan Dolores A
Bought by
Jordan William Leo and Jordan Dolores

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,800
Interest Rate
8.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2000
Sold by
Robinson Allen G and Robinson Marsha M
Bought by
Jordan William L and Jordan Dolores A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,800
Interest Rate
8.2%
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 $404,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $285,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $145,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $81,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $218,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $213,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $64,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $64,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $402,000 -3.1% $449 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $415,000 -4.6% $463 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $435,000 -8.4% $485 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $475,000 +66.7% $530 / Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Sold $285,000 +9.7% $318 / Sq Ft
06/12/2019 06/12/19 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2019 06/08/19 For Sale $259,900 -- $290 / 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 $4,469 $311,690 $49,214 $262,476
2024 $4,469 $305,578 $48,249 $257,329
2023 $4,312 $299,586 $47,303 $252,283
2022 $4,116 $293,711 $46,375 $247,336
2021 $3,992 $287,952 $45,466 $242,486
2020 $4,034 $285,000 $45,000 $240,000
2019 $2,712 $166,534 $45,940 $120,594
2018 $2,623 $163,268 $45,039 $118,229
2017 $2,550 $160,067 $44,156 $115,911
2016 $2,495 $156,928 $43,290 $113,638
2015 $2,473 $154,571 $42,640 $111,931
2014 $2,434 $151,543 $41,805 $109,738
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25018917

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2328-397-14