This Lower Moonridge home is a two-bedroom, roughly 1,225 square feet, on a level lot, and it sits minutes from Bear Mountain Ski Resort, the golf course, the Alpine Zoo, and the shops and dining along the Moonridge Corridor. I toured it on video, and below is what the home offers and what I would think about if you are considering a place like it.
The home is a two-bedroom of approximately 1,225 square feet. That is a comfortable size for a weekend getaway or a smaller full-time home, without a lot to heat, clean, or maintain. The lot is level, which matters more in the mountains than most people expect.
This is another agent's listing. It is listed by Candy Hallstead with Sotheby's. I toured it so you can see it and decide whether it deserves a closer look.
Moonridge is the part of Big Bear that sits closest to Bear Mountain. If your plan is ski days in winter, you are already near the mountain. The same area has the golf course, the Alpine Zoo, and the stretch of shops and restaurants along the Moonridge Corridor.
For a second home, that convenience is worth a lot. You can arrive on a Friday, skip a long drive around the lake, and have a full weekend close to everything. In summer the same location puts you near golf and the usual Big Bear outdoor activities.
If you have never owned a home in snow country, a flat lot may not seem like a selling point. After a few storms, you will understand.
A flat lot does not remove winter, but it takes away a lot of the work and worry. When I walk buyers through a property, I always look at how the driveway meets the road and where the snow will end up.
Whatever the home looks like in a video, a mountain property needs a careful inspection. If you are considering this one or a similar home, here is what I would pay attention to:
A good general inspection is the start. Depending on what turns up, you may want a specialist to take a closer look at the roof, the chimney, or the heating system.
Some details are not in the video, and I will not guess at them. Before you get attached to any home, find out:
If you are buying as a second home, think honestly about how often you will use it. If rental income is part of your plan, ask for the actual requirements and the real numbers, and do not rely on a rough guess.
Plenty of buyers find a home through a video and wonder if they have to call the listing agent. You do not. The listing agent works for the seller. You are free to have your own agent represent you as the buyer.
I can set up a private showing on a home like this, even though another brokerage holds the listing. If you are working with an agent already, tell them. If you are not, bring me in before you start talking to the listing side, so your questions, your negotiating position, and your offer stay yours. It is easier to start with representation than to add it later.
This home suits someone who wants a manageable two-bedroom in a convenient part of Big Bear, on a lot that will not fight them in winter. It may not suit a large group or someone who wants a lot of extra space. Matching the house to how you really use it is the whole job.
If you want to see this Lower Moonridge home, or compare it against others in the area, call or text me at 909.744.2190. I am Rachael Smith-Meadors with RE/MAX Big Bear, and I live here, so I am glad to answer questions about the home, the area, or how buying in Big Bear works.
