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, 3-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
1920Year Built
2.13 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Bob Angilella•DRE #01228685• Re/Max Big Bear
Bought with Bob Angilella•DRE #01228685• Re/Max Big Bear
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
272 ft.
Lot depth
341 ft.
Lot size
2.13 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,852
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0309 221 05 0 000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R-3
Multiple Residential Zone
The multiple residential R-3 zone is established for the development of grouped housing, such as townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and mobilehome parks, at gross densities ranging from 4 to 12 du per acre. The actual permitted density shall be determined based on topographical, environmental, physical, and infrastructural constraints. In order to encourage the production of housing affordable to low-to-moderate income households, density bonuses may be granted in this zone, subject to approval of an agreement pursuant to Section 17.03.230 Affordable Housing Agreements; Development within the R-3 zone generally consists of attached or grouped dwelling units within a development site that share common access, open spaces, and amenities. This zone may also be appropriate for single-family detached units on smaller lots within the context of an approved specific plan. The R-3 zone permits the development of self-contained residential communities which provide recreational facilities and amenities to serve residents, as well as for smaller-scale attached dwellings on a single residential lot such as a duplex. Accessory uses to support the primary residential use are allowed. Non-residential uses, which are complementary and not detrimental to residential neighborhoods, are conditionally permitted; The R-3 zone is compatible with the multiple family residential MFR general plan land use designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage, Parking Space(s)
Interior
Virtual Tour
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Has Basement
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Common Area
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Indoor Grill
Interior Features
Window Features: Drapes, Blinds, Double Pane Windows