$495,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

473 Chipmunk Ln Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,062 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$466 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of September 2025

Cubby Bear's Cabin: Vintage 1947 Cabin, high vaulted log truss ceilings, two king size bedrooms each with private bath, 1/2 bath off of living room, rear deck with hot tub/spa, off street parking, two car detached garage, almost 1/4 acre of property with small chain link area as dog run. What a charming vintage cabin, some say it looks like Grand Ma's cabin with logs and knotty pine walls and ceilings. Shown by appointment only, Call listing agent (realtor).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Townsend

Windermere Real Estate License #01984579 Listed on: 03/31/2025

Windermere Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenneth Townsend

Windermere Real Estate License #01984579 Listed on: 03/31/2025

Windermere Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 147
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Combination Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,062 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Closed Circuit Camera

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fiberglass Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0306113030000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

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: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Cabin
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 508.47
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9200
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Listing I D: 219127543
  • Listing Member Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Member Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1062.00
  • Windows Treatments: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial
  • Foundation: Combination, Raised
  • Patio: Deck
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Above Ground, Fiberglass
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Electricity

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Sewer: In Street Paid
  • Water: In Street
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0306113030000
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 147
  • Lot Size: 11760.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Townsend Kenneth and Heyman David S
Bought by
Bossenmeyer Richard P
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Townsend
Windermere Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kenneth Townsend
Windermere Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-17.36%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$500,210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.68%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$390,623
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,587

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2016
Closed on
Sep 19, 2016
Sold by
Miller James A and Miller Christine A
Bought by
Townsend Kenneth and Heyman David S
Seller's Agent
Denise Randle
GILLIGAN LOG HOMES & R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Kenneth Townsend
Windermere Real Estate
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-5.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2015
Sold by
Miller James A and Miller Christine A
Bought by
James A Miller and Miller Fami Christine A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2003
Sold by
Miller James A and Miller Chris A
Bought by
The James A Miller & Christine A Miller

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1999
Sold by
Aigner John F Tr
Bought by
Miller James A and Miller Chris A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $490,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $360,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $119,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $495,000 -8.3% $466 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $540,000 -5.1% $508 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $569,000 -3.4% $536 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $589,000 -1.7% $555 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Sale $599,000 +66.4% $564 / Sq Ft
10/11/2016 10/11/16 Sold $360,000 -5.2% $339 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2016 05/19/16 For Sale $379,900 -- $358 / 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 $5,555 $417,811 $104,453 $313,358
2024 $5,555 $409,619 $102,405 $307,214
2023 $5,386 $401,587 $100,397 $301,190
2022 $5,168 $393,712 $98,428 $295,284
2021 $5,030 $385,992 $96,498 $289,494
2020 $5,095 $382,035 $95,509 $286,526
2019 $4,972 $374,544 $93,636 $280,908
2018 $4,807 $367,200 $91,800 $275,400
2017 $4,687 $360,000 $90,000 $270,000
2016 $2,604 $167,139 $47,276 $119,863
2015 $2,581 $164,629 $46,566 $118,063
2014 $2,540 $161,404 $45,654 $115,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219127543

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0306-113-03