1971 Fern
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Listing broker / agent: KELLER WILLIAMS BIG BEAR · Karen Spitzer-Lavrouhin · 909-725-2133 · CRMLS
MLS # IG26201750 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 03:32 UTC
About this property
Peace & serenity are spoken here, in a quiet enclave where the magnificent National Forest becomes your 4-season playground, about a 5-minute walk, ride or roll from home. Head out with the dog, hike or bike beneath the pines, explore the trails or simply lose yourself in the scents & sounds of nature. It’s mountain living with a little more breathing room, without the hustle & traffic, yet Snow Summit, shopping & restaurants are about 10–12 minutes away. The 6,800 sq ft fully fenced lot has a story of its own, with fresh eggs from the owners’ well-loved chickens joining flowers, herbs & vegetables grown in the homes raised garden beds, creating a beautiful garden-to-table experience. The welcoming entry deck, an additional seating area & expansive upper deck off the Great Room deliver lovely outdoor living & entertaining options. This home’s 1,200 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath reverse floor plan places the spacious Great Room & dramatic wood-burning fireplace upstairs as an impressive focal point. Soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, skylight & warm wood walls deliver the architectural details that give this room its distinctive mountain character. Southern/southwestern exposure brings in wonderful natural light, while remarkable fossilized eucalyptus flooring adds natural beauty along with high durability & scratch resistance. The wall of glass offers a wonderful vantage point to watch the snow fall & seasons change, with glimpses of the mountains through the trees. Open to the Great Room, the kitchen & dining area share the natural light & easy flow, while the home’s open-concept design & distinctive architectural details offer exciting possibilities to make it your own. The expansive upper deck extends the living & entertaining space outdoors. Three spacious bedrooms, each with a large closet, include one currently used as a fantastic home office. High ceilings, beautiful beams & tongue-and-groove details bring wonderful dimension & continue the home’s mountain charm. The full bath includes a great linen closet, complemented by a convenient half bath upstairs, while a separate laundry room adds everyday function. Boat & RV parking with an RV cleanout add flexibility, while additional space may offer possibilities to expand or add a garage. An aviary structure & powered shed add extra storage, and a roof replaced in 2019 is peace-of-mind for the years ahead. Mountain charm, the National Forest as your playground & room to dream—it’s all here!
Property details
- MLS number
- IG26201750
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,200 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1561 acres
- County
- San Bernardino
- Year built
- 1979
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 2
Building
- Year built
- 1979
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Custom
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Great Room, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Boat, Driveway Level, Gravel, Rv Access Parking, Unpaved
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck, Wood
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Garden, Level, Street Level, Trees
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Good Condition
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park, Water Sports
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Middle / junior school
- Big Bear
- High school
- Big Bear
- High school district
- Bear Valley Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Lane Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Chautauqua High (Continuation) Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | 8–12 | 1.5 mi |
| Big Bear High Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | 9–12 | 1.5 mi |
| North Shore Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake | K–5 | 4.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $369,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $379,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $379,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-19 08:32 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:56 | $369,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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