Market report
The Big Bear market is balancing out.
Big Bear real estate is in a balanced phase in 2026: prices are roughly flat year over year, homes are taking a little longer to sell, and buyers have more room to negotiate than they have had in years. This report pulls together the latest third-party data with Holly Gardner's local read on what it means for buyers and sellers.
Featured market update
October 2026 Big Bear Market Update
Holly Gardner's latest flyer puts the October 2026 numbers for the Big Bear Valley in one place: 557 active listings, 76 homes sold in the past 30 days, and an average sold price of $594,522.
These statistics cover single-family residential and manufactured homes in the Big Bear Valley. Buyers and sellers can reach out to Holly for a personalized breakdown of what the October 2026 numbers mean for their home and goals.
~$571K
Big Bear Lake median sale price
Down about 0.7% year over year, based on the last three months of sales
Source~$589K
Big Bear Lake average sale price
Down about 4.4% year over year, mid-2026
Source~$408K
Big Bear City median sale price
Up about 6% year over year, April 2026
Source60-115
Typical days on market
Homes are taking longer to sell, about 9-10 days longer year over year
SourceHolly's take on the trend
- A balanced, buyer-favorable market: prices are roughly flat while inventory has grown and homes sit a little longer.
- More negotiating room than the last few years: well-priced homes still sell, and buyers have time to be thoughtful.
- Big Bear City has shown some of the strongest recent year-over-year movement among the valley communities.
- The right move depends on your home and your goals. Holly translates the data into a plan for your specific situation.
Where the data comes from
Sources & methodology
The figures above are drawn from public third-party sources, not from a single algorithm. Different sources measure slightly different things (median sold price, average value, closed sales), which is why ranges are shown.
Data is provided for general information only and is not a guarantee of current or future values. Local conditions vary street by street. For a report on your specific property, request a personalized analysis from Holly.
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