About This Home

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 626 Elysian Boulevard in Big Bear City, CA is listed for $289,000. Built in 1929, on a 0.06 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1929
  • 0.06 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1929

Amenities

Fireplace
Listing Description

A Fairytale Cottage with Vintage Big Bear Charm & STR Income! Step into a little piece of Big Bear history at this enchanting 1920s-era cottage in the desirable Forest Springs area of Big Bear City! Featuring a distinctive native rock exterior and decorative vintage fascia, this one-of-a-kind 1-bedroom plus loft, 1-bath home looks like something straight out of a fairytale.

Lovingly restored shiplap wood paneling, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, warm laminate flooring, and a native rock fireplace create a cozy, romantic, old-world ambiance with modern conveniences. Abundant windows fill the interior with natural light, while the upgraded bathroom features a newer shower, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and distinctive copper plumbing details.

Upstairs, a charming loft bedroom with wood-plank walls and ceilings overlooks the inviting fireplace hearth below. Outside, a raised front deck offers the perfect spot for morning coffee, relaxing afternoons, and stargazing beneath Big Bear's mountain skies.

The fenced backyard and existing storage shed provide additional utility and potential. With an existing short-term rental permit and rental income, this unique property offers an opportunity to enjoy your own mountain getaway while generating income.

Competitively priced among comparable properties, this vintage gem is an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking character, affordability, and investment potential. Centrally located near the Alpine Zoo, Big Bear Lake, hiking trails, two ski resorts, golf, dining, and shopping, this petite mountain cottage puts Big Bear's year-round adventures within easy reach. A rare blend of history, charm, and mountain living!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,546/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$209
Interest$1,252
Insurance$84

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

626 Elysian Boulevard

Big Bear City, CA 92314

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BreakfastBarBedroomOnMainLevelKitchenDiningComboSkylightsVaultedCeilingsLoft

Exterior Features

DirtDrivewayDeckFence

Property Details

Flooring

Laminate

Construction

StickBuilt

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural Gas

Appliances

GasOvenGasRangeRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 626 Elysian Boulevard is listed at $289,000. The estimated monthly payment is $1,545 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1929, 0.06 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: BreakfastBar, BedroomOnMainLevel, KitchenDiningCombo. Exterior Features: DirtDriveway, Deck, Fence.

This property is listed by Michele Kersey.

MK

Michele Kersey

License 01704841

Agent at Wheeler Steffen Real Estate inc

Listed by Wheeler Steffen Real Estate inc · Broker phone: (909) 624-1617 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 32602388· Source: Mountain Resort Communities Association of Realtors®· 13 days on PropertySimple

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626 Elysian Boulevard, Big Bear City, CA 92314

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