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We know Big Bear CA! Use this page to navigate through the neighborhoods of the Big Bear Valley. Whether you want to look at properties, vacation homes, find a house to use as a mountain rental, or investigate foreclosures; maximize your time by using these pages to familiarize yourself with the Big Bear real estate market.

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Big Bear CA

Surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear is Southern California’s premier four-season playground.  People have been making the pilgrimage to the Valley to enjoy their “Big Bear Cabin” in the natural beauty of this mountain paradise ever since there’s been a practical way to get here.

There are so many different things to do and see in Big Bear that most locals still haven’t discovered them all.  Whether you’re into skiing and snowboarding, hiking and fishing, waterskiing and wakeboarding, mountain biking and off-roading, or just relaxing and rejuvenating, there is something for everyone to enjoy and call their own.  The same holds true for our real estate.  From small rustic cabins with prices starting well under $100,000 to multi-million dollar estates, there’s a property suitable for every taste and budget.  When you purchase a property in Big Bear you’re not just making a real estate investment, you’re buying a lifestyle that’s truly priceless.

Big Bear History

Once known as “Yahuviat” or pine place to the Serrano Native Americans, the Big Bear Valley grew quickly after gold was discovered in the 1860’s.  The stories that detail the experiences of the early pioneers are as diverse and fascinating as Big Bear itself.  “Big Bear Valley” was the name given to this area when the first white men to enter the valley encountered grizzly bears residing here in great numbers.  Big Bear Lake was formed when the first dam was constructed in 1884, and when a second dam was erected in 1910 it created the largest man made lake of its day.

The grizzly bears that gave the valley its name were gone by 1908 and by that time Big Bear was well on its way to becoming a resort destination for the city dwellers that lived below. The first hotel was built in 1888 to accommodate the miners and hunters that would endure the 2 day trek on horseback.  In 1912 the Mountain Auto Line was established to bring freight and passengers to the mountains for the first time on a regular basis.  Hotels and lodges began springing up throughout the valley and by the 1924 there were forty-four resorts in full operation.

Skiing was first introduced in Big Bear in the early 1930’s and the first ski lift was put into operation in 1938.  In 1952, Snow Summit Ski Area was opened and Big Bear became a true four-season destination resort.  Today, on any typical holiday weekend, the number of daily visitors can exceed 75,000 people, giving testament to the popularity of our sleepy little mountain getaway.

Big Bear has an alpine tundra climate and four distinct seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter.  Summer temperatures average from 47 to 80 degrees and winter temperatures average from 21 to 47 degrees.  The highest temperature recorded at Big Bear was 94°F (34°C), recorded on July 15, 1998.  The record lowest temperature was -25°F (-32°C), on January 29, 1979.

Snowfall, measured at the lake level, averages 61.8 inches each year with some seasons receiving record totals of over 100 inches. In February 1990, 59.5 inches (151 cm) of snow were recorded. The most snow in 24 hours was 27.0 inches (69 cm) on March 27, 1991. The greatest snow depth was 58 inches (147 cm) on February 3, 1979. Snow has fallen in Big Bear every month except July and August.  There are normally 16.5 days each year with measurable snow.

If you take the time to get to know the locals, you’re going to fall in love with Big Bear CA.  The year-round activities, the fresh air, the wildlife, and the small town feel of our mountain community are just a few of the obvious reasons to consider owning a piece of the Mountain.  The real return on your investment will be in your family’s enjoyment and the quality of life that our area has to offer.  We look forward to helping you make your Big Bear dreams become reality.

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Real Estate for sale in Big Bear, CA – updated every few hours.

Showing properties 1 - 50 of 364. See more city of Big Bear real estate.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,147 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,200 sqft
    Year built: 1977
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 114
  2. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,670 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,085 sqft
    Year built: 1999
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 15
  3. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,950 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,628 sqft
    Year built: 1996
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 84
  4. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 944 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,640 sqft
    Year built: 1964
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 238
  5. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,584 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,794 sqft
    Year built: 1988
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 46
  6. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,107 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,000 sqft
    Year built: 1959
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 51
  7. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,250 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,593 sqft
    Year built: 1967
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 622
  8. 3 beds, 2.0 baths
    Home size: 1,359 sq ft
    Year built: 1981
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 150
  9. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 732 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,500 sqft
    Year built: 1970
    Days on market: 4
  10. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,972 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,600 sqft
    Year built: 1984
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 258
  11. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,492 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,200 sqft
    Year built: 2000
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 300
  12. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,980 sq ft
    Lot size: 30,000 sqft
    Year built: 2004
    Days on market: 258
  13. 6 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,540 sq ft
    Lot size: 13,500 sqft
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 19
  14. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,324 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,686 sqft
    Year built: 1979
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 308
  15. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,240 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,230 sqft
    Year built: 2010
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 154
  16. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 730 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,614 sqft
    Year built: 1925
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 4
  17. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,752 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,000 sqft
    Year built: 1975
    Days on market: 4
  18. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,398 sq ft
    Lot size: 1.05 ac
    Year built: 2005
    Parking spots: 8
    Days on market: 230
  19. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,420 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,500 sqft
    Year built: 2008
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 106
  20. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,872 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,056 sqft
    Year built: 1981
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 283
  21. 5 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,614 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,848 sqft
    Year built: 2003
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 28
  22. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,542 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,500 sqft
    Year built: 2000
    Parking spots: 7
    Days on market: 6
  23. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,391 sq ft
    Lot size: 18,000 sqft
    Year built: 1973
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 160
  24. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 555 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,580 sqft
    Year built: 1945
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 294
  25. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 864 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,600 sqft
    Year built: 1977
    Days on market: 7
  26. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,156 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,320 sqft
    Year built: 2000
    Days on market: 61
  27. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,100 sq ft
    Lot size: 16,800 sqft
    Year built: 2003
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 7
  28. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,044 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,000 sqft
    Year built: 1982
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 90
  29. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,800 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,624 sqft
    Year built: 1968
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 36
  30. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,189 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,164 sqft
    Year built: 1932
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 8
  31. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 3,085 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,585 sqft
    Year built: 1987
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 25
  32. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 448 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,375 sqft
    Year built: 1922
    Days on market: 7
  33. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 672 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,000 sqft
    Year built: 1946
    Days on market: 175
  34. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 594 sq ft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 277
  35. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 480 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,000 sqft
    Year built: 1963
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 36
  36. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,266 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,000 sqft
    Year built: 1999
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 108
  37. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,632 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,765 sqft
    Year built: 1971
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 14
  38. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,132 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,792 sqft
    Year built: 1981
    Parking spots: 5
    Days on market: 7
  39. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,298 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,000 sqft
    Year built: 1978
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 129
  40. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 2,580 sqft
    Year built: 1979
    Days on market: 15
  41. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 972 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,200 sqft
    Year built: 1971
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 129
  42. 5 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,140 sq ft
    Lot size: 15,104 sqft
    Year built: 1976
    Parking spots: 7
    Days on market: 252
  43. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,275 sq ft
    Lot size: 18,450 sqft
    Year built: 1984
    Parking spots: 8
    Days on market: 9
  44. 5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 4,510 sq ft
    Lot size: 1.36 ac
    Year built: 1997
    Parking spots: 12
    Days on market: 9
  45. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,056 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,960 sqft
    Year built: 1981
    Days on market: 271
  46. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,452 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,420 sqft
    Year built: 1973
    Days on market: 74
  47. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,072 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,800 sqft
    Year built: 1977
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 70
  48. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 952 sq ft
    Lot size: 15,011 sqft
    Year built: 1990
    Days on market: 28
  49. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,044 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,500 sqft
    Year built: 1961
    Days on market: 9
  50. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,887 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,025 sqft
    Year built: 1988
    Parking spots: 7
    Days on market: 9

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