1040 W Rainbow
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Listing broker / agent: Century 21 Masters · LITO HERNANDEZ · 951-324-3018 · CRMLS
MLS # IV26163129 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:19 UTC
About this property
Welcome to your mountain escape in the heart of Big Bear City—where rustic charm, modern comfort, and an unbeatable location come together. Nestled on a spacious, level corner lot in one of Big Bear City's most desirable neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath cabin offers the perfect blend of year-round living, weekend adventure, or income-producing investment. Just minutes from Big Bear Lake, the Village, ski resorts, hiking trails, shopping, dining, the Big Bear Convention Center, and the famous Big Bear Snow Play area, you'll enjoy easy access to everything that makes mountain living so special. Step inside to a warm and inviting living room featuring a stunning soaring tongue-and-groove wood ceiling and a cozy fireplace—the perfect place to gather after a day on the slopes or relaxing by the lake. The thoughtfully designed single-story floor plan offers comfortable living with three bedrooms, making it ideal for families, guests, or those needing extra space for a home office. The home has been lovingly cared for and is move-in ready while still offering plenty of opportunity to personalize and make it your own over time. Outside, the level 5,000 sq. ft. corner lot provides generous parking, room for outdoor entertaining, and space to enjoy the fresh mountain air. One of the standout features is the detached garage with a finished bonus room, offering incredible flexibility as a game room, home office, gym, creative studio, guest retreat, or additional storage. This versatile space adds tremendous value and functionality rarely found at this price point. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes. With its excellent location, mountain character, versatile layout, and endless potential, this Big Bear City gem is ready for its next chapter. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of the mountains and start making memories in beautiful Big Bear City.
Property details
- MLS number
- IV26163129
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 840 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1148 acres
- County
- San Bernardino
- Year built
- 1965
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 83
Building
- Year built
- 1965
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 3
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Boat, Guest, Rv Potential
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Street Level
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Community features
- Dog Park, Lake, Mountainous
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
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Baldwin Lane Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | K–5 | 2.0 mi |
| Chautauqua High (Continuation) Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | 8–12 | 2.2 mi |
| Big Bear High Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City | 9–12 | 2.2 mi |
| Big Bear Middle Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake | 6–8 | 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
- $349,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $349,999
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $249,999
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-18 10:05 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 17:15 | $349,999 |
| Oct 14, 2026 19:15 | $249,999 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:38 | $299,999 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Big Bear City
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
37 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 11:36 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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