38661 Talbot Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Listing broker / agent: KELLER WILLIAMS BIG BEAR · Will Rahill · 909-547-4402 · CRMLS
MLS # IG26165378 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 01:42 UTC
About this property
Lakeview Retreat with Feeling of Seclusion ~ Nestled on an expansive 19,600+ sq ft lot, this legacy mountain retreat was built by the current owners in 1995 ~ It offers partial lake views, a versatile floor plan, and the illusion of seclusion while remaining just minutes from all that Big Bear has to offer ~ The lower level is currently being used as a game room and additional sleeping quarters, complete with a convenient wet bar, making it an ideal space for entertaining family and friends ~ The main living level features a spacious bedroom, full bathroom, and open living room with an impressive rock fireplace, kitchen, dining area, and laundry conveniently tucked away in a closet ~ Soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings create a warm mountain ambiance, while two sliding glass doors open onto the balcony where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful setting and partial lake views ~ The upper level overlooks the living area below and offers two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and picturesque lake views from the front-facing windows ~ The oversized lot provides exceptional outdoor space with mature trees and a private mountain setting that creates the illusion of seclusion without sacrificing convenience ~ Ideally located just minutes from Big Bear Lake, the Village, ski resorts, golf course, Alpine Zoo, and miles of hiking and biking trails, this property is perfectly suited as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity ~ Mountain charm, flexible living space, and coveted lake views combine to create an exceptional Big Bear retreat.
Property details
- MLS number
- IG26165378
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,884 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.45 acres
- County
- San Bernardino
- Year built
- 1995
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Listing
- Days on market
- 9
Building
- Year built
- 1995
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Custom
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Entry level
- 1
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 0
- Rooms
- Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Appliances
- Disposal, Microwave, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Laminate Counters
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Asphalt, Driveway
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Lot features
- Rectangular Lot, Sloped Up
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- None
- Property outlook
- Hills, Lake, Mountains, Neighborhood, Trees Woods, Water
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park, Preserve Public Land, Water Sports
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Bear Valley Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Middle Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake | 6–8 | 3.3 mi |
| North Shore Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake | K–5 | 4.6 mi |
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $499,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $499,900
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:41 | $499,900 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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