Big Bear City Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Big Bear City, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 22
- Median Sale Price: $343,500
- Average Sale Price: $336,305
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $302
- Average Days on Market: 128
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 90.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Big Bear City moved 24.1% down (from $452,500 to $343,500). The number of homes sold was 10.0% up compared to the prior month (20 vs. 22). Average days on market shifted 6.6% down (137 days to 128 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 3.2% down (from $355,000 to $343,500). Sales volume is 43.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Big Bear City's real estate market is sending mixed signals as we head into spring. While sales activity picked up modestly this month, with 22 homes selling compared to 20 in February, the dramatic 24% month-over-month drop in median price tells a more sobering story. That decline from $452,500 suggests last month may have seen a few high-end sales skewing the data, and we're settling back into more typical pricing. The real concern is the year-over-year picture: sales are down 43.6%, indicating significantly weaker demand than a year ago, likely tied to persistent mortgage rates that continue to challenge mountain market buyers.
What's particularly striking is the inventory buildup. With 439 active listings sitting for an average of 156 days, sellers are facing a patient market. That gap between the $420,000 median asking price and the $343,500 median sale price reveals expectations haven't fully adjusted to buyer realities. The positive news is that homes that do sell are moving slightly faster (128 days versus 137 last month), and the 90.1% sale-to-list ratio suggests strategic sellers are finding buyers. For now, Big Bear remains a buyer's market, but the inventory overhang means any recovery will likely be gradual.
Big Bear City Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92314 | 22 | $343,500 | $302 | 128 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 13 | $437,000 | $309 |
| LAND | 8 | $43,650 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 1 | $224,900 | $207 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 5 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 1 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 439 active listings in Big Bear City with a median asking price of $420,000 and an average of 156 days on market.
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