Magical and historic home has been lovingly restored to it's gorgeous best! Walk to the village, & hike from your yard as this gem backs to National Forest. This 2 master suite, plus sleeping loft/ 3rd bedroom is incomparable in quality & taste. Professional decor includes Vintage antiques. The home will sell furnished per inventory list. This 1932 Maltby boasts an authentically replicated SPEAKEASY bar w/ wood burning stove, charming half bath & laundry. The next level features a fabulous greatroom, gorgeously appointed kitchen with marble counters, butlers pantry, wine refrigerator, and breakfast room. The dining room is light and bright with built in shelves, custom lighting and views from every window. . It opens to the expansive deck with peek a boo lakeviews, firepit, dining table and BBQ. On this main level you will find the sumptuous master suite complete with sitting area, woodburning fireplace, & front and rear decks. The master bathroom has double sinks in a custom antique cabinet, large stall shower & soaking jetted tub. A second master suite has another custom antique cabinet sink, full shower and tub, and opens to the 3rd "bedroom"/ sleeping loft. The backyard is a vast wilderness leading to hiking trails. Rumored to have been built by the Bacardi Rum family and a favorite vacation home of Lucy and Desi Arnaz-this is a historical masterpiece. There is plenty of parking with a 2 car garage and additional 3 parking spots. This luxury residence is one of kind.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$506Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Hudson Wilson•DRE #01255725• Re/Max Big Bear
Bought with John Cabral•DRE #00425367• The Real Estate Office of Rancho Santa Fe
Source:CRMLS #PW23072284
Redfin Estimate
$864,976
$732K since sold in July 2025$1,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 29.5% higher than the average sale price ($668K) of 5 comparable homes.
Magical and historic home has been lovingly restored to it's gorgeous best! Walk to the village, & hike from your yard as this gem backs to National Forest. This 2 master suite, plus sleeping loft/ 3rd bedroom is incomparable in quality & taste. Professional decor includes Vintage antiques. The home will sell furnished per inventory list. This 1932 Maltby boasts an authentically replicated SPEAKEASY bar w/ wood burning stove, charming half bath & laundry. The next level features a fabulous greatroom, gorgeously appointed kitchen with marble counters, butlers pantry, wine refrigerator, and breakfast room. The dining room is light and bright with built in shelves, custom lighting and views from every window. . It opens to the expansive deck with peek a boo lakeviews, firepit, dining table and BBQ. On this main level you will find the sumptuous master suite complete with sitting area, woodburning fireplace, & front and rear decks. The master bathroom has double sinks in a custom antique cabinet, large stall shower & soaking jetted tub. A second master suite has another custom antique cabinet sink, full shower and tub, and opens to the 3rd "bedroom"/ sleeping loft. The backyard is a vast wilderness leading to hiking trails. Rumored to have been built by the Bacardi Rum family and a favorite vacation home of Lucy and Desi Arnaz-this is a historical masterpiece. There is plenty of parking with a 2 car garage and additional 3 parking spots. This luxury residence is one of kind.
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Nov 3, 2020
Sold
$450,000
$263/sq ft
Feb 16, 2018
Listed
$500,000
$293/sq ft
GPSMLS #219040648
Mar 13, 2020
Listed
$500,000
$293/sq ft
GPSMLS #19468424
Mar 2, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2019
Relisted
—
Sep 2, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2019
Price Changed
$500,000
$293/sq ft
May 20, 2019
Listed
$520,000
$304/sq ft
CRMLS #EV18056978
Apr 27, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 2018
Listed
$529,900
$310/sq ft
CRMLS #CV17250272
Feb 16, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2017
Listed
$565,000
$331/sq ft
CRMLS #CV17192161
Oct 4, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2017
Price Changed
$565,000
$331/sq ft
Aug 18, 2017
Listed
$575,000
$336/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 24, 2011
Sold
$300,000
$176/sq ft
CRMLS #P722428
Aug 17, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2010
Price Changed
$359,000
$210/sq ft
Feb 18, 2010
Listed
$369,000
$216/sq ft
CRMLS #S548566
Mar 29, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2008
Price Changed
$499,500
$292/sq ft
Nov 11, 2008
Price Changed
$499,900
$293/sq ft
Sep 23, 2008
Listed
$515,000
$301/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1988
Sold
$65,500
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,543 (−2.0%)
$185,232 + $740,928
$926,160
2024
$10,756 (+76.7%)
$185,232 + $740,928
$926,160
2023
$6,087 (+3.9%)
$93,636 + $374,544
$468,180
2022
$5,855 (+2.6%)
$93,636 + $374,544
$468,180
2021
$5,707 (+19.9%)
$91,800 + $367,200
$459,000
2020
$4,761 (+2.5%)
$90,000 + $360,000
$450,000
2019
$4,646 (+3.4%)
$70,288 + $281,156
$351,444
2018
$4,492 (+2.6%)
$68,910 + $275,643
$344,553
2017
$4,379 (+2.2%)
$66,234 + $264,939
$331,173
2016
$4,284 (+2.6%)
$66,234 + $264,939
$331,173
2015
$4,174 (+1.8%)
$64,935 + $259,744
$324,679
2014
$4,100 (+0.2%)
$62,707 + $250,830
$313,537
2013
$4,090 (+2.0%)
$62,707 + $250,830
$313,537
2012
$4,009 (+65.8%)
$62,424 + $249,696
$312,120
2011
$2,418 (+2.4%)
$61,200 + $244,800
$306,000
2010
$2,362 (+2.2%)
$52,730 + $103,695
$156,425
2009
$2,312 (+5.7%)
$52,336 + $102,920
$155,256
2008
$2,189
$52,460 + $103,165
$155,625
Tax history for 1003 Knickerbocker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,543 (−2.0%)
$185,232 + $740,928
$926,160
2024
$10,756 (+76.7%)
$185,232 + $740,928
$926,160
2023
$6,087 (+3.9%)
$93,636 + $374,544
$468,180
2022
$5,855 (+2.6%)
$93,636 + $374,544
$468,180
2021
$5,707 (+19.9%)
$91,800 + $367,200
$459,000
2020
$4,761 (+2.5%)
$90,000 + $360,000
$450,000
2019
$4,646 (+3.4%)
$70,288 + $281,156
$351,444
2018
$4,492 (+2.6%)
$68,910 + $275,643
$344,553
2017
$4,379 (+2.2%)
$66,234 + $264,939
$331,173
2016
$4,284 (+2.6%)
$66,234 + $264,939
$331,173
2015
$4,174 (+1.8%)
$64,935 + $259,744
$324,679
2014
$4,100 (+0.2%)
$62,707 + $250,830
$313,537
2013
$4,090 (+2.0%)
$62,707 + $250,830
$313,537
2012
$4,009 (+65.8%)
$62,424 + $249,696
$312,120
2011
$2,418 (+2.4%)
$61,200 + $244,800
$306,000
2010
$2,362 (+2.2%)
$52,730 + $103,695
$156,425
2009
$2,312 (+5.7%)
$52,336 + $102,920
$155,256
2008
$2,189
$52,460 + $103,165
$155,625
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 476
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
View Information
View: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARCEL MAP 1143
Living Sq. Ft: 1,709
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 646
Building Sq. Ft: 2,761
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PARCEL MAP 1143 PARCEL 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,000
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: BIG BEAR LAKE
Acres: 0.551
Depth Footage: 300
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: BV/RC
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Woodland
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Overhead Wires
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BIG BEAR LAKE
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,709
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1950
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0308 202 29 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Shore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Big Bear Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Big Bear High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 39 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Big Bear Lake, CA • 92315
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 7.2 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$822,000 – $995,000
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