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Big Bear Lake

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For Sale
Active Listings
243
Average Price
$600k
Price Range
$389k - $1.3M
Median Price
$600k

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Big Bear Lake Housing Market

The median home in Big Bear Lake sold for $579K over the past 12 months, down 3.4% from the year before.

There are 243 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $600K — about $414 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 82 days to sell and close at 97.2% of asking price.

At 300 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 9.7 months of supply — a buyer’s market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$579K▼ 3.4%
300 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$600K
243 active listings
Price per sq ft
$380
Median, closed sales
Days on market
82
Median, list to close
Sale to list
97.2%
Of asking price
Months of supply
9.7
6 months is balanced
New this week
12
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$389K – $1.35M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
300▼ 11.8%
vs 340 the year before

Inventory by price

Under $300K
3
$300K – $500K
82
$500K – $750K
73
$750K – $1M
41
$1M – $2M
36
$2M+
8

Inventory by property type

Residential
245
Land
59
Residential income
10

Market data derived from MLS records, updated November 3, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Big Bear Lake buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Big Bear Lake or elsewhere in the High Desert, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Big Bear Lake?▼
Homes in Big Bear Lake sold for a median of $579K over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 243 homes currently for sale is $600K. That works out to roughly $380 per square foot. Most listings fall between $389K and $1.35M.
Is Big Bear Lake a good place to buy a home?▼
At 9.7 months of supply, the market favours buyers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 82 days to sell and close at 97.2% of asking price. The median sale price is down 3.4% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in Big Bear Lake?▼
Current inventory in Big Bear Lake, in California's High Desert, breaks down as 245 residential, 59 land, 10 residential income. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Big Bear Lake?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across High Desert — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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