869 Knickerbocker Rd

$2,300,000
Price
Beds
Baths
9,802 Sq. Ft.
$235 / Sq. Ft.
9,802
Sq. Ft.
$235
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the Knickerbocker Mansion, an iconic estate nestled in the heart of Big Bear Lake, offering an unparalleled retreat experience and endless possibilities for the new owner. This venue could be used as a boutique hotel, wedding venue or corporate retreat just to name a few. Spanning an impressive 9,802 square feet on a sprawling 2.24-acre lot, this historic property, built in 1920, is a testament to timeless elegance and versatility. Originally constructed for Big Bear's Dam-Keeper, William...Welcome to the Knickerbocker Mansion, an iconic estate nestled in the heart of Big Bear Lake, offering an unparalleled retreat experience and endless possibilities for the new owner. This venue could be used as a boutique hotel, wedding venue or corporate retreat just to name a few. Spanning an impressive 9,802 square feet on a sprawling 2.24-acre lot, this historic property, built in 1920, is a testament to timeless elegance and versatility. Originally constructed for Big Bear's Dam-Keeper, William Knickerbocker, the mansion exudes charm with its vertical-log architecture.

The estate comprises three distinct residences: The Mansion, The Residence, and The Carriage House. Together, they offer a total of 14 master suites and 15 master bathrooms. The Mansion features five bedrooms, a commercial kitchen, a grand formal dining room with a fireplace, and a cozy living room adorned with a massive rock fireplace. The expansive basement is perfect for a game room or wine cellar.

The Residence boasts three bedrooms, an open kitchen, a dining area with a breakfast bar, and a private spa. The Carriage House offers six bedrooms and an additional outdoor spa, ideal for guests seeking privacy and relaxation.

Additional amenities include a guest house, a three-car garage, a conference building, and ample parking for 30 vehicles. Adjacent to the National Forest and within walking distance to the Village and Lake, the Knickerbocker Mansion is a rare gem, offering breathtaking views and a serene escape.

Property Details for 869 Knickerbocker Road

Cooling Type
None
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Building Area Total
9802
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Stories Total
3
Entry Level
1
Parcel Number
0309221050000
Area
Big Bear Lake (289)
LISTING UPDATED: 10/31/2025 08:49 AM

Property Details for 869 Knickerbocker Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #RW25000550
Days on Market272
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeCommercial Sale / Multi Family
Year Built2001
Lot Size2.24 AC / 97,552 SF
CountySan Bernardino County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Gary Doss, DRE #01416748; Compass, John Porter, DRE #01754975
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Building Information for 869 Knickerbocker Road

Stories3Residences-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size2.24 AC / 97,552 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,391 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,365

Property Taxes

$2,026

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 869 Knickerbocker Road

Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0308-221-13-0000
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Water Source: Public
Property / Structure Info
  • Building Status: Existing

Property History for 869 Knickerbocker Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #RW25000550

Jan 28, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #RW25000550

$2,600,000
Jan 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #RW25000550

$2,600,000
Nov 27, 2024

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #EV24134373

$2,600,000
Jul 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #EV24134373

$2,600,000
Dec 19, 2017

Sold

CLAW #PW17022464MR

$1,750,000
Dec 19, 2017

Sold

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,750,000
Dec 11, 2017

Sold

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #3170040

$1,750,000
Nov 22, 2017

Pending

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #3170040

Nov 17, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1277930445

$1,750,000
Nov 17, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1277613862

$1,750,000

+11.1% / yr

Nov 6, 2017

Pending

CRMLS #PW17022464

Nov 6, 2017

Pending

CLAW #PW17022464MR

May 8, 2017

Price Change

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,795,000
May 8, 2017

Price Change

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,800,000
May 4, 2017

Price Change

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,775,000
Feb 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PW17022464MR

$1,825,000
Feb 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,825,000
Jan 27, 2017

Listed (Active)

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #3170040

$1,825,000
Apr 25, 2014

Sold

CRMLS #S716786

$1,200,000
Apr 25, 2014

Sold

CLAW #S716786MR

$1,200,000
Apr 25, 2014

Sold

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #2122304

$1,200,000
Apr 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1250716422

$1,200,000
Apr 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #913835685

$1,200,000
Apr 1, 2014

Pending

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #2122304

Oct 31, 2013

Pending

CLAW #S716786MR

Oct 31, 2013

Pending

CRMLS #S716786

Dec 3, 2012

Listed (Active)

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #2122304

$1,995,000
Nov 2, 2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #S715021

$1,995,000
Nov 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S716786

$1,995,000
Nov 2, 2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #S715021MR

Nov 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S716786MR

$1,995,000
Oct 15, 2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S715021

$1,995,000
Oct 15, 2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S715021MR

$1,995,000
Oct 12, 2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #S679136

$1,995,000
Nov 5, 2011

Expired

CRMLS #U10004522

$3,995,000
Nov 5, 2011

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #S679136MR

Nov 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S679136MR

$3,995,000
Nov 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S679136

$3,995,000
Nov 4, 2011

Expired

CLAW #U10004522MR

Oct 4, 2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #U10004522

$4,499,000
Oct 4, 2010

Listed (Active)

CLAW #U10004522MR

$4,499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #RW25000550

01/28/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #RW25000550

$2,600,000
01/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #RW25000550

$2,600,000
11/27/2024

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #EV24134373

$2,600,000
07/02/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #EV24134373

$2,600,000
12/19/2017

Sold

CLAW #PW17022464MR

$1,750,000
12/19/2017

Sold

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,750,000
12/11/2017

Sold

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #3170040

$1,750,000
11/22/2017

Pending

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #3170040

11/17/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1277930445

$1,750,000
11/17/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1277613862

$1,750,000

+11.1% / yr

11/06/2017

Pending

CRMLS #PW17022464

11/06/2017

Pending

CLAW #PW17022464MR

05/08/2017

Price Change

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,795,000
05/08/2017

Price Change

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,800,000
05/04/2017

Price Change

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,775,000
02/02/2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PW17022464MR

$1,825,000
02/02/2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PW17022464

$1,825,000
01/27/2017

Listed (Active)

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #3170040

$1,825,000
04/25/2014

Sold

CRMLS #S716786

$1,200,000
04/25/2014

Sold

CLAW #S716786MR

$1,200,000
04/25/2014

Sold

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #2122304

$1,200,000
04/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1250716422

$1,200,000
04/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #913835685

$1,200,000
04/01/2014

Pending

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #2122304

10/31/2013

Pending

CLAW #S716786MR

10/31/2013

Pending

CRMLS #S716786

12/03/2012

Listed (Active)

Big Bear Association of REALTORS® #2122304

$1,995,000
11/02/2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #S715021

$1,995,000
11/02/2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S716786

$1,995,000
11/02/2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #S715021MR

11/02/2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S716786MR

$1,995,000
10/15/2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S715021

$1,995,000
10/15/2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S715021MR

$1,995,000
10/12/2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #S679136

$1,995,000
11/05/2011

Expired

CRMLS #U10004522

$3,995,000
11/05/2011

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #S679136MR

11/05/2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S679136MR

$3,995,000
11/05/2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S679136

$3,995,000
11/04/2011

Expired

CLAW #U10004522MR

10/04/2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #U10004522

$4,499,000
10/04/2010

Listed (Active)

CLAW #U10004522MR

$4,499,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 869 Knickerbocker Road

Taxable ValueLand$526,815Additions$1,441,630Total$1,968,445
Tax Record2025$24,309 ($2,026 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,752 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built2001Year Renovated2002CountySAN BERNARDINOAPN0309-221-05-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 869 Knickerbocker Road

This home is within Bear Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fallsvale Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Big Bear Middle School
Public6 to 8

Big Bear High School
Public9 to 12

Chautauqua High (Continuation) School
Public8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Gary Doss, DRE #01416748; Compass, John Porter, DRE #01754975

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