Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

 FUN:   The FIRST ice-skating rink in the San Bernardino Mts was built in 1935, in Blue Jay! WINDERMERE FINE PROPERTIES is in the newer building, among other businesses, which was built after the ice rink's roof caved in due to snow (a number of yrs ago) . Today, the public can still have FUN by going to the ICE CASTLE INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, which is located a short distance from my office.  Check their schedule for public skating.  Stop by our office for a map and directions!

 

FACT: DID YOU KNOW that Lake Arrowhead's original name was "Little Bear Valley? " 

 

 

MARKET STATS * MONTH-TO-DATE

LAKE ARROWHEAD AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS

(All towns from Crestline to Green Valley Lake)

Listings:  743       Prices: $49,900 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 77       Prices:  $64,500 - $1,650,000

Solds from Jan 1 - to date: 40     Prices:  $49,900 - $750,000

 

ARROWHEAD WOODS (Lake Rights)

Listings: 321       Prices: $171,000 - $5,995,000

Pendings: 16      Prices: $275,000 - $1,650,000

Solds from Jan 1 to date: 19     Prices: $200,000 - $750,000

 

LAKEFRONTS

Listings:  35    Prices:  $799,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings:1   $1,199,000

Solds to date: 0

 

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CALL 909-273-4542 OR visit my website @ LAKE ARROWHEAD KAT

 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

 

FIGURES TAKEN FROM RIM OF THE WORLD MLS & ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED

 

To make your Lake Arrowhead search easier, to find out tons of information about our mountain area, I created the following USEFUL LINKS.IF I've missed something, please email or call me and I'll  do my BEST to locate it for you.

 FUN FACTS & THINGS TO DO IN, AND AROUND, LAKE ARROWHEAD:

• CAMPING & HIKING
• MORE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• SHOPPING (Lake Arrowhead Village)
• CALENDAR OF EVENTS, BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
• LAKE ARROWHEAD LIVE WEBCAM  (see what it looks like outside at The Village)
• LAKE ARROWHEAD TRIVIA.
• MOUNTAIN HISTORY
• SOUTHERN-CALIFORNIA-SKI-SLOPES RESORTS & More 

SCHOOL INFORMATION:

• RIM 'O THE WORLD SCHOOL DISTRICT  (some of the best schools in California)
• Report Cards on OUR Schools
• California Schools--Performance Data

SPECIAL CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS:

• LAKE ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB (Golf & More)
• TAVERN BAY BEACH CLUB & BURNT MILL BEACH CLUB
• THE ARROWHEAD ARTS ASSOCIATION
• ARROWHEAD WOODS ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE (awac)
• ARROWHEAD LAKE ASSOCIATION (ala)

MORE USEFUL INFORMATION:

• HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICES 
• DOVES, for DOMESTIC-ABUSE-VICTIMS  
• TRANSIT SYSTEM 
• LAKE ARROWHEAD WEATHER 
• ROAD CONDITIONS
• GROCERY-SHOPPING-ON-OUR-MOUNTAIN  
• FAMILY-SERVICES  

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 MY BLOG: KATSALESLAKEARROWHEAD

 

   

 

 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

 

 

 THE RIM OF THE WORLD RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT'S (ROWRPD) mission statement is  "To help enrich and fulfill the lives of the citizens through the provision of facilities and programs that will provide and enhance creative, wholesome and imaginative leisure time living patterns."  It's so true!! 

The first time I became acquainted with ROWRPD was in the mid 90's after reading a little ad in the Mountain News Newspaper,  "How to Get Published." The class would be held weekly for a number of weeks and taught by my mentor, Willma Gore. I had always loved writing and thought I'd give it a shot. 

ROWRPD was established in 1985, transferring control of our local recreation facilities from the County of San Bernardino to an independent local district. Some of these include Arrowbear Park Ball Field, Twin Peaks Ball Field/Rotary Centennial Park, Firehouse Play Area, Mountain Communities Senior/Community Center (pic' to right), ROW Recreation and Park District Office (pic above-this is where my class was held) and MORE.

Another helpful program through ROWRPD is the CHILDCARE ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN program with locations from Crestline to Running Springs. Check their the link for prices.

Here is a sample of what is available:

"SPORTS" PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH include Basketball, Soccer, Football, Wrestling, Track and Field and Softball (for girls).

"RECREATION" PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH include: Acting/Drama, Karate and Gymnastics and MANY more!

"ADULT" PROGRAMS" include: English (as a second language), Tennis, Parenting, to name a FEW.

PRICES FOR THESE PROGRAMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE RIM OF THE WORLD RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT'S SITE.

LOCATIONS OF ALL FACILITIES 

ROW RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT OFFICE  

26577 State Highway 18

Rim Forest, CA 92387

(909) 337-PARK (7275)

My mentor and friend, Willma, has since retired to Sedona, AZ, but is still holding classes and teaching writer-lovers. I'm still working to craft my writing skills by, as you see here, blogging away...

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

 

When you're live in a four-seasons' area, you really need to be prepared for ALL of them. We're in the mist of winter, and after a couple of snow storms, I thought I'd share with you AN "ugly" little secretI have that helps me STAY IN A VERTICAL POSITION when I'm walking on icy walkways/driveway, etc (or up until now they have). These not-so-stylish black things in the photos below, are called GET-A-GRIP. I bought them a year ago on QVC and I have been thankful ever since.    I think most hardware stores carry these, or similar ones.  WHAT DO YOU USE TO STAY ON YOUR FEET WHEN DEALING WITH ICE?

(okay they're really ugly, but hey, I'd rather be unfashionable, than be laid up in a cast) They have little cleas thingies on the bottom that grip on ice.

(This is how they look after you pull them over your shoes/boots--very easy to put on and take off)

NO, I DIDN'T CLEAN THEM BEFORE PUTTING THE ON--I was heading out the door. LOL

 

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

 

We had a little storm last night...and here is all it brought. So, come on up and enjoy Lake Arrowhead.

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

Since last year, our inventory in Lake Arrowhead has really gone down. However, there are still plenty to choose from and price ranges to fit ALL budgets.  The following list includes homes/estates in "Arrowhead Woods" w/lake rights. 

PLEASE  E-MAIL, CALL or VISIT MY WEBSITE (click on property and a window will drop) FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ANY AND ALL PRICE RANGES YOU NEED.

UNDER $300,000   CLICK HERE
      

$300,000 - $400,000  = 78

$400,000 - $500,000  = 53

$500,000 - $600,000  =  38

$600,000 - $700,000  =  29

$700,000 - $800,000  =  22

$800,000 - $900,000  =  17

$900,000 - $1,000,000  =  5

$1,000,000 & UP  =  $5,995,000

LAKEFRONTS,    $799,000 - $9,950,000  =  35

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

  

FIGURES TAKEN FROM RIM OF THE WORLD MLS & ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED

 

Not everyone drives a car, has a car or even wants a car. So for the folks who choose that freedom, they can take our local bus, MARTA!

• MARTA Mountain Area Regionanl Transit System  provides local residents and off-the-mountain and Dial-a-Ride service to Big Bear Valley, Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline and San Bernardino.
• DIAL-A-RIDE  is a local service available to seniors and disabled persons or anyone living more than 1/4 mile beyond MARTA's fixed route. Always CALL at least 2-hours ahead of the time you need to be picked up.
• PRICING IS approx. .50 a zone.  .25 for seniors or disabled.  CHECK FARES 

• ALL ROUTE maps

Service operates Monday-Sunday year round except on New Years Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day

Big Bear Transit Office : 909-878-5200

Rim/Crestline Office: 909-338-1113

or send EMAIL to: 

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LAKE ARROWHEAD AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS

(All towns from Crestline to Green Valley Lake)

Listings:  740       Prices: $49,900 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 80       Prices:  $49,900 - $1,650,000

Solds from Jan 1 - to date: 26     Prices:  $54,900 - $750,000

 

ARROWHEAD WOODS (Lake Rights)

Listings: 315       Prices: $171,000 - $5,995,000

Pendings: 20      Prices: $205,000 - $1,650,000

Solds from Jan 1 to date: 12  Prices: $200,000 - $750,000

 

LAKEFRONTS

Listings:  34      Prices:  $799,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 0

Solds to date: 0

 

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

  

FIGURES TAKEN FROM RIM OF THE WORLD MLS & ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED

 

SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF SILVERWOOD LAKE, MT BALDY AND THE DESERT FROM THIS 57+ ACRES THAT CAN BE DIVIDED IN 5 ACRE PARCELS!!! GENTLE DOWNSLOPE, SEVERAL BUILDING PADS WITH UTILITIES AND A PAVED ROAD FROM THE GATE.                                                                     PRICE: $1,250,000

 

 

 

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Come up for air...Come up to play... 

THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME OF YEAR to hit the slopes. And when you live in Southern California, you are not far from them. Right here in the San Bernardino Mountains alone, we have two places to ski;   SNOW VALLEY in Running Springs & in  BIG BEAR.

 

• Snow Valley has several specials going on. Fridays, LOCALS (you MUST have I.D. or an utility bill)can NIGHT SKI from 3:00 - 8:00 PM for $10.00 TEN BUCKS!!!
• Friday ALL DAY SKIING 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM & Friday LATE SKIING Noon- 8:00 PM for $31.00!
• Wednesday Specials: 2 TICKETS for $44.00!

AND for MORE, LOTS MORE information about Snow Valley and Big Bear Skiing, check out my post SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SKI SLOPES AND RESORTS. You'll find ALL slopes in CA & weather report.

 

This sweet home is within walking distance to Blue Jay and only a 3 minute drive to Lake Arrowhead Village. 3 Beds, 2 baths, blt in 1970, it's well maintained and ready to move in. Priced right at $275,000!!!

 

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Listing by WINDERMERE Fine Properties/Lake Arrowhead 

Many people moving to The San Bernardino Mountains are looking to buy property in Lake Arrowhead "Woods," which basically means they WANT to have access to the lake. You see, Lake Arrowhead is a privately owned and operated lake and is not open to the public. LAKE ARROWHEAD LAKE ASSOCIATION (ALA) Membership is voluntary and only available to homeowners living within "the Arrowhead Woods."  Currently, we have 327 homes listed with lake rights. Prices range from $171,000 to $5,995,000.

We also have 39 GREAT BUYS in "The Woods" starting at $171,000 - $300,000.. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR A LIST.  

For more information on lake membership and what it involves, visit ARROWHEAD LAKE ASSOCIATION  

And to learn more about living in "The Woods," check out ARROWHEAD WOODS ARCHITECTUAL COMMITTEE  

To view Active Listings in Lake Arrowhead, go to LAKE ARROWHEAD KAT (click on properties on the dashboard and choose your price range)

CALL 909-273-4542 OR visit my website @ LAKE ARROWHEAD KAT

 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

  

FIGURES TAKEN FROM RIM OF THE WORLD MLS & ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED

 

If you follow my Market Reports, you know there has been a steep drop in listings from last year at this time. This usually signals a change in the Real Estate market.  IT IS a great time to buy!

LAKE ARROWHEAD AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS

(All towns from Crestline to Green Valley Lake)

Listings:  753     Prices: $49,900 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 74     Prices:  $54,900 - $899,000

Solds from Jan 1 - to date: 18     Prices:  $55,900 - $750,000

 

ARROWHEAD WOODS (Lake Rights)

Listings: 326    Prices: $171,000 - $5,995,000

Pendings: 18    Prices: $205,000 - $899,000

Solds from Jan 1 to date: 9  Prices: $200,000 - $750,000

 

LAKEFRONTS

Listings:  34    Prices:  $799,000 - $9,950,000

Pendings: 0

Solds to date: 0

 

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

  

FIGURES TAKEN FROM RIM OF THE WORLD MLS & ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED

 

This was posted on FaceBook, and I had to share it here in The Rain...

Recently, I posted LAKE-ARROWHEADS-MOUNTAIN-COMMUNITY-HOSPITAL-Since-1951  for consumers who were/are wondering if we had local mountain medical facilities. So, it seemed only fitting that I add a post of our local pharmacies. As you'll see below, we have quite a few.  Like I've said before, we really have almost everything on our mountain to make your life easier.

RITE-AID in Blue Jay, California  

LAKE ARROWHEAD PHARMACY  

PHARMACY OF LAKE ARROWHEAD (near the Hospital)  

 

 

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

 

Usually, while I'm showing new-to-the-area buyers property, they start opening up with questions: schools?, medical facilities, hospitals, etc. And then there's the shopping interest. "Do you have grocery stores up here or do you have to go down the mountain?" 

In fact, we have almost every kind of store you need on our mountain. Maybe we don't have the big warehouse stores, but they're only 20 miles away IF you shop for bulk items. For your normal weekly grocery shopping, we have all we need right here. I do most of my grocery shopping at Lake Arrowhead Village at STATER BROS. Our store has a Deli, meat department and bakery, but no pharmacy, as of yet.

Stater Bros. began way back as a little grocery store on West Yucaipa Boulevard in Yucaipa, California. Twin brothers, Cleo and Leo Stater, purchased the original Stater Bros. Market with a $600 down payment and opened for business on August 17, 1936.

By the late 40's, Cleo and Leo, was joined by their younger brother Lavoy, expanded the chain to 12 locations, with 225 employees.

In the 1950's, Stater Bros. Markets doubled to include 23 locations in the three counties of San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles.   The Bros sold their interest in 1968, and it became a division of Petrolane Incorporated. 

Today, Stater Bros has grown to the largest privately owned Supermarket Chain in SOCAL with  165 Full Service Supermarkets in the six Southern California counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego and Kern. 

Stater Bros Mkts, Lake Arrowhead Village
Street: 28100 Highway 189
Lake Arrowhead, ca 92352-9800
Phone: (909) 337-5854

DIRECTIONS & LOCATION    

Other local markets:

• JENSEN'S in Blue Jay,
• GOODWINS MARKET, Crestline, CA.
• You can find down-the-mountain bulk shopping at COSTCO, San Bernardino .

   

 

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

 

The following figures are for the first nine days of 2009. They include THE WOODS, LAKEFRONTS & SURROUNDING AREAS.

 

CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS:

"The Woods, with Lake Rights" = 319       Prices from $180,000 - $5,995,000

"Lakefronts" = 33                                Prices  from = $799,000 - $9,995,000

Crestline to Green Valley Lake, includ/Lake Arrowhead = 763  Prices from $49,900 - $9,950,000

 

NEW LISTINGS SINCE JANUARY 1, 2009

"The Woods" = 7

"Lakefronts" = 2

 "Crestline to Green Valley Lake, including Lake Arrowhead" = 24

 

SOLDS FROM JANUARY 1, 2009 - JANUARY 09, 2009

"The Woods, with Lake Rights" = 5

"Lakefronts" = 0

 "Crestline to Green Valley Lake, including Lake Arrowhead" = 7

 

 

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 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA  

  

FIGURES TAKEN FROM RIM OF THE WORLD MLS & ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED

 

 

 

 

While writing my post RIM FAMILY SERVICES-A Non-Profit Agency, I got to thinking how useful our local Thrift Stores can be. Now some people may snub their noses at the mention of the words "Thrift Store."  But for many fine folks, these stores may mean the difference between buying an affordable pair of shoes for themselves of their loved ones, or NOT being able to buy shoes at all. Not everyone can shop in department stores or on-line for new products. Times are difficult for many people, and for many different reasons. 

The fact is, Thrift Stores have helped millions of people over the years. Instead of high priced department stores, folks on limited budgets or very low incomes, can shop in these stores and find great bargains on household goods or clothing. Also, one important detail that people forget when it comes to Thrift Stores, is the fact that these shops are like ONE BIG RECYCLING SYSTEM, which in turn helps our environment.   

You know the old saying, One Man's Junk, is Another Man's Treasure....  It's TRUE! 

Here is a few of our local mountain stores:

•  The Mountain Thrift Shop 27248 Highway 189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 (909) 337-9983  MAP   

• The Cedar Glen Thrift Store 29010 Oak Ter, Cedar Glen, CA 92321 (909) 336-3220  MAP  

• Golden Oaks Thrift Shop 31944 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs, CA 92382 (909) 867-2112 MAP 

• Crestforest Senior Citizens Thrift Shop  23454 Crest Forest Dr  Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-5413 MAP   

Check out the following helpful LINKS to find a Thrift Store near you.

 THE THRIFT SHOPPER.COM  

AMERICAS THRIFT.COM   

GOODWILL. ORG  

SALVATION ARMY 

THRIFT STORES keep their doors open THANKS to donations. If you're cleaning out closets, drawers and garages, PLEASE keep your local Thrift Store in mind.

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Listing by WINDERMERE Fine Properties/Lake Arrowhead 

 LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA