Is Big Bear Lake, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Big Bear Lake is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Big Bear Lake was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Big Bear Lake is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Big Bear Lake, CA

How much do homes in Big Bear Lake, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$607,500

$428/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$26,500(-4.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Big Bear Lake have sold for 4.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Big Bear Lake was $607,500 in October 2024, down 4.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $428.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $356K$385K
+8.1%
2 $475K$455K
-4.2%
3 $665K$627.2K
-5.7%
4 $925K$882.5K
-4.6%
5+ $1.3M$1.3M
-2.4%

Summary: Big Bear Lake housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Big Bear
-2.4%
Big Bear Lake
-4.2%
Fawnskin
-6.0%

Housing Supply in Big Bear Lake, CA

How many homes are available in Big Bear Lake, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
330353+7.0%

Summary: The Big Bear Lake real estate market had 353 homes for sale in October 2024, a 7.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1415
+7.1%
2 8993
+4.5%
3 126132
+4.8%
4 6270
+12.9%
5+ 3943
+10.3%

Summary: The Big Bear Lake housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2833+17.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

25 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Big Bear Lake, you may be able to get a good deal. 75.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 33 homes were sold or pending in Big Bear Lake in October 2024, up by 17.9% month-over-month. Of the 33 sold homes, 76% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Big Bear Lake, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Big Bear Lake, CA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
69 Days81 Days+17.7%

Summary: Homes in Big Bear Lake had an average of 81 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 17.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

8 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Big Bear Lake has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During October 2024, 33 homes were sold in Big Bear Lake; 24% of homes were sold within 30 days, 39% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 36% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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