$590,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
Big Bear City cabins and houses for sale in the San Bernardino Mountains
114 homes and apartments for sale in Big Bear City, United States.
Photo: Lori Stevens / Unsplash
Properties for sale in Big Bear City
24 properties shown
$465,000
Big Bear City
2 bd 1 ba 95 m²
$889,000
Big Bear City
4 bd 4 ba 247 m²
$949,000
Big Bear City
4 bd 5 ba 325 m²
$550,000
Big Bear City
4 bd 2 ba 117 m²
$374,900
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 117 m²
$299,900
Big Bear City
2 bd 1 ba 111 m²
$574,999
Big Bear City
3 bd 3 ba 146 m²
$525,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 114 m²
$344,999
Big Bear City
2 bd 1 ba 87 m²
$435,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 135 m²
$1,200,000
Big Bear City
4 bd 4 ba 250 m²
$1,399,900
Big Bear City
5 bd 8 ba 307 m²
$580,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 150 m²
$417,000
Big Bear City
2 bd 1 ba 96 m²
$479,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 157 m²
$479,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 130 m²
$450,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 156 m²
$525,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 151 m²
$579,999
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 186 m²
No photo available
$1,149,000
Big Bear City
5 bd 5 ba 290 m²
$499,900
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 158 m²
$975,000
Big Bear City
4 bd 4 ba 244 m²
$449,000
Big Bear City
3 bd 2 ba 99 m²
Buyer's guide: Big Bear City
Property for sale in Big Bear City means mountain houses at roughly 2,000 metres in the San Bernardino Mountains. RealEstateAbroad currently lists 114 properties with a median asking price of €445,646, and 111 are houses.
Price snapshot
Asking prices from current RealEstateAbroad listings, converted to euros.
| Indicator | Current listings |
|---|---|
| Median asking price | €445,646 |
| Middle half of asking prices | €344,180 to €587,095 |
| Median price per m² | €3,586 |
| Median size | 130 m² |
| Listings analysed | 114 |
Cabins, bedrooms and lots
The stock is overwhelmingly detached homes: 111 houses, 2 land lots and 1 apartment. Three-bedroom cabins lead with 46 listings, followed by 39 two-bedroom, 18 four-bedroom, 9 with five or more and 2 one-bedroom. Prices are well below the coastal parts of California because this is a second-home and retirement market with heavy snow, wildfire and road-access risks, so insurance cost is a serious line item.
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Mountain life
Big Bear City sits at the eastern end of Big Bear Lake. Ski areas, hiking and summer lake activities draw weekend visitors from Southern California. The neighbouring communities of Big Bear Lake, Running Springs and Lake Arrowhead share the mountain climate, while Big Bear is the wider resort area. Yucaipa and Highland are down in the valley, not in the mountains.
Check whether short-term rentals are permitted at your address, because rules differ by area and rental income is a common reason to buy.
Foreign buyers in California
The United States has no general ban on foreign home buyers, so a non-resident can buy outright. Lenders generally want a large deposit from foreign nationals. When you sell, FIRPTA withholding of 15% applies by default to foreign sellers, with lower rates for certain residential sales. Read the US buying guide, financing for non-residents and the United States market.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Big Bear City: FAQ
Is Big Bear City mainly a second-home market?
Largely yes. Cabins and houses suit holiday use, and many owners rent them short-term where permitted.
How much does a typical home cost?
The median is €445,646, and the middle half is €344,180 to €587,095.
What risks should I check?
Wildfire, snow load, road access and insurance availability are the main ones.
Are there apartments?
Only one apartment appears in the 114 listings.
Can a foreigner get a mortgage?
Some US lenders offer foreign-national loans with larger deposits. Compare terms using the mortgage calculator.
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