839 Mcalister
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Listing broker / agent: RE/MAX TIME REALTY · RODRIGO FRANCO · 909-559-4356 · CRMLS
MLS # IV26218625 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 08:18 UTC
About this property
Great potential for the savvy investor or someone simply looking for a mountain retreat with versatile options. This home sits on a large 13,720 sqft lot, giving you plenty of parking for all the guests you wish to invite. Out front you'll be greeted by an enclosed sun room which leads you into a large living area with a fireplace and adjacent dining room. The kitchen features a wolf range, plenty of cabinet space for storage and built in refrigerator. There is 1 bathrom and laundry room downstairs for convinience. Upstairs is a versatile living space. The primary suite is HUGE with it's own fireplace, retreat area and private balcony. Adjacent to this room is the 2nd bedroom. Across the hall you'll find the 3rd bedroom, a bonus room that can easily function as a 4th bedroom, shared bathroom, and a large loft with kitchenette which can also be accessed by an exterior stairway. This set up can allow you to hack this home into 2 living quarters!! You can have a 2bed/1bath separate from the rest of the house. There is a 3 car garage with ev charger and paid off solar panels too! This is great for long or short term rental potential. Just a short distance from ski resorts and the lake.
Property details
- MLS number
- IV26218625
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,436 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.315 acres
- County
- San Bernardino
- Year built
- 1982
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 2
Building
- Year built
- 1982
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Mountainous
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- San Bernardino City Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Big Bear Middle Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake | 6–8 | 2.0 mi |
| Baldwin Lane Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| Chautauqua High (Continuation) Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | 8–12 | 2.4 mi |
| Big Bear High Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | 9–12 | 2.4 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
- $535,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $535,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 01:05 | $535,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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