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How much do homes cost in Big Bear?

By Holly Gardner Your Big Bear Realtor

Short Answer

Prices vary a lot by neighborhood and by how close you are to the lake or the ski resorts. There is still a range of entry-level cabins and condos in the low-to-mid hundreds of thousands in parts of Big Bear City and Moonridge, while lakefront and ski-area properties routinely go well over a million. Your budget goes furthest in Big Bear City.

Detailed Answer

The fuller picture, from a Big Bear native

Prices vary a lot by neighborhood and by how close you are to the lake or the ski resorts. There is still a range of entry-level cabins and condos in the low-to-mid hundreds of thousands in parts of Big Bear City and Moonridge, while lakefront and ski-area properties routinely go well over a million. Your budget goes furthest in Big Bear City; the resort lifestyle premiums come with the City of Big Bear Lake.

Rules, fees, and requirements change over time and vary by jurisdiction, from the City of Big Bear Lake to unincorporated county areas. This is general local guidance, not a guarantee. For the current, property-specific answer, ask Holly or check with the governing jurisdiction before you commit.