869 Knickerbocker Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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Off market dec 2017 for $1.7M

$2,221,078

•

7,626

sq ft

869 Knickerbocker Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

About this home

Built in 1920 as the private home for Big Bear Lakes dam-keeper, William Knickerbocker, this rare 2.5 acre estate offers limitless opportunities. The main house, a 5 bed/5+ bath vertical log cabin, offers timeless elegance and comfort, cozy fireplaces, a sitting area, formal dining room, and fully licensed commercial kitchen. Further amenities include an additional 3 bed/3 bath home, a guest house with 6 beds/6 baths, an oversized 2-car garage, guest parking for 30, and conference center. Enjoy this naturally beautiful setting as a private family compound, corporate retreat, or an upscale resort and spa. It is currently a run as the Knickerbocker B & B and restaurant with all fully transferable operational permits including beer and wine license. Graced by towering pines and inspiring vistas, the estate offers a location within walking distance to Big Bear Village. Hike in your own backyard, which borders a national forest. Also, good investment for a vacation rental home, money maker!

Single-familyProperty Type

2001Year Built

2.13 acresLot Size

$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Robert Angilella •DRE #01228685 • Re/Max Big Bear

Bought with Robert Angilella •DRE #01228685 • Re/Max Big Bear

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #PW17022464

Redfin Estimate

$2,221,078

$471K since sold in December 2017$70K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$3,250,000
A
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$4,300,000
B
7 beds6.5 baths8,027 sq ft
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Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$837,835
C
6 beds3.5 baths2,734 sq ft
40742 Cherry, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,225,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,659 sq ft
41470 Stonebridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$744,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,605 sq ft
787 Ford Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,116,625
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,172 sq ft
813 Knight Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
RE/MAX BIG BEAR

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Market trends in 92315, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.7%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$573K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

94d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

135

13 MoM

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Sale history for 869 Knickerbocker Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 5, 2026

Sold

$1,887,000

$247/sq ft

CRMLS #PW17022464

Dec 19, 2017

Sold

$1,750,000

$229/sq ft

Nov 6, 2017

Pending

—

May 8, 2017

Price Changed

$1,795,000

$235/sq ft

May 4, 2017

Price Changed

$1,775,000

$233/sq ft

Feb 2, 2017

Listed

$1,825,000

$239/sq ft

MRCAOR #2122304

Apr 25, 2014

Sold

$1,200,000

$157/sq ft

Dec 3, 2012

Listed

$1,995,000

$262/sq ft

CRMLS #S716786

Apr 25, 2014

Sold

$1,200,000

$157/sq ft

Oct 31, 2013

Pending

—

Nov 2, 2012

Listed

$1,995,000

$262/sq ft

Built in 1920 as the private home for Big Bear Lake s dam-keeper, William Knickerbocker, this rare 2.5 acre estate offers limitless opportunities. The main house, a 5 bed/5+ bath vertical log cabin, offers timeless elegance and comfort, cozy fireplaces, a sitting area, formal dining room, and fully licensed commercial kitchen. Further amenities include an additional 3 bed/3 bath home, a guest house with 6 beds/6 baths, an oversized 2-car garage, guest parking for 30, and conference center. Enjoy this naturally beautiful setting as a private family compound, corporate retreat, or an upscale resort and spa it is currently a B & B and restaurant with all fully transferable operational permits including beer and wine license. Graced by towering pines and inspiring vistas, the estate offers a location within walking distance to Big Bear Village. Hike in your own backyard, which borders a national forest.

CRMLS #S715021

Nov 2, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2012

Listed

$1,995,000

$262/sq ft

CRMLS #S679136

Oct 12, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Apr 2, 2012

Price Changed

$1,995,000

$262/sq ft

Dec 12, 2011

Price Changed

$2,495,000

$327/sq ft

Nov 7, 2011

Listed

$3,995,000

$524/sq ft

CRMLS #U10004522

Nov 5, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2011

Price Changed

$3,995,000

$524/sq ft

Oct 5, 2010

Listed

$4,499,000

$590/sq ft

Tax history for 869 Knickerbocker Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Vacant Land

County

San Bernardino County

APN

0308 221 13 0 000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Resource Conservation District

The RC (Resource Conservation) land use zoning district provides sites for open space and recreational activities, single-family homes on very large parcels and similar and compatible uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Assigned, Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Remodeled Kitchen

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 14

Room Information
Den, Multi-Level Bedroom

Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood

Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings
Levels: Three Or More
Main Level Bathrooms: 5
Main Level Bedrooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Privacy
Has Fence

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn

Property Information
Total # of Units: 5
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 0309221050000
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous

School Information
High School District: Other

Location Information
Latitude: 34.23666100
Longitude: -116.90915300
Directions: Big Bear Blvd to Knickerbocker
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Maintained

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,800 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0308 221 13 0 000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 277
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 277

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Robert
List Agent Last Name: Angilella

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Re/Max Big Bear

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Robert
Buyer Agent Last Name: Angilella

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Re/Max Big Bear

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

North Shore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

4/10

Big Bear Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Big Bear High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

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

8 days above 83° expected this year, 22 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 7.2 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
838 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1125 Sq. Ft.	$606,707
967 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 600 Sq. Ft.	$394,329
908 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$695,103
924 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$547,704
869 Knickerbocker Road Unit 1, Big Bear Lake, CA 14 Beds \| 14 Baths \| 9802 Sq. Ft.	$2,294,523
40921 Seneca Trail, Big Bear Lake, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
868 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2292 Sq. Ft.	$843,422
961 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$294,960
944 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$526,337
956 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5056 Sq. Ft.	$2,211,749
883 Pine Knot Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$515,977
864 Great Spirits Way, Big Bear Lake, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3958 Sq. Ft.	$1,071,764

Address	Redfin Estimate
886 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1420 Sq. Ft.	$745,308
923 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 828 Sq. Ft.	$399,500
934 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2197 Sq. Ft.	$655,789
945 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1745 Sq. Ft.	$622,184
871 Pine Knot Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1299 Sq. Ft.	$508,270
40939 Seneca Trail, Big Bear Lake, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2966 Sq. Ft.	$909,656

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About this home

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Sale history for 869 Knickerbocker Rd

Tax history for 869 Knickerbocker Rd

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Property details

Around this home

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