Nestled in the desirable Whispering Forest neighborhood, this beautifully maintained mountain retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and year-round enjoy...
Beautifully Updated Lodgepole Log Home with Gold Mountain Views! Set in Big Bear City’s Gold Mountain area, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home combines classic mountain...
Located in the heart of Big Bear City, this thoughtfully designed 456 sq. ft. cabin offers the perfect mountain getaway or cozy full-time retreat. The inviting interior f...
Rare home opportunity sitting on a approximately 10,000 SF lot with great curb appeal, cabin feel with lots of outdoor gathering and entertainment areas!! Welcome to this...
Charming Single-story open floor plan • Fenced backyard with boat/RV parking. This Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath Big Bear City home offers 1,131 sq ft of single-level living o...
Welcome to 381 San Martin Drive, a charming single story home situated on a spacious corner lot in a desirable Big Bear City neighborhood. Ideally located near Big Bear H...
Escape to the mountains with this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of Big Bear City. Offering 864 square feet of comfortable living space on a generous 5,777-...
Thoughtfully remodeled, completely turnkey, and filled with character, this inviting single-story Big Bear retreat offers a distinctive combination of comfort, style, and...
This single story home in the desirable Shay Meadows neighborhood offers a spacious great room, with a vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling creating an impressive sense of v...
NEW CONSTRUCTION | MODERN RANCH CABIN | BIG BEAR Beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath modern ranch cabin in a quiet Big Bear neighborhood. Thoughtfully designed wit...
New Construction Luxury Single-Family Home Welcome to this stunning newly constructed single-family home, offering approximately 2,000 square feet of spacious, modern liv...
PERMITTED JR ADU | FULLY ADA/WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE | MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING | MOUNTAIN VIEWS Welcome to this character-filled mountain home offering exceptional versati...
First time on the market in 50 years! Nestled at the end of a quiet private road, this unique 5-bedroom, 3-bath mountain home sits on a rare 1.23-acre parcel backing dire...
Welcome to this charming single-story mountain rancher in the heart of Big Bear City! Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 996 sq ft of living space, this home is full o...
Experience one-of-a-kind mountain living in this custom-built residence nestled in desirable Forest Springs. Timeless character shines throughout, beginning with a soarin...
Loved as a second home for many years, this 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath mountain retreat offers a truly unique and spacious layout near Forest Springs. Enjoy a large living ro...
A bright and beautifully updated Chalet A-frame tucked back from the street in a peaceful setting. The cabin features one bedroom and a full bathroom downstairs, plus an ...
Uncommon warmth makes this exceptional Big Bear home stand out, with a character that is rarely found. Beautifully maintained, with a brand-new roof installed in 2026, th...
Welcome to this well-maintained, one-owner custom home in the desirable Whispering Forest neighborhood on Big Bear City’s sunny North Shore. Full of mountain character an...
Positioned for maximum convenience, this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom mountain home offers 1,764 square feet of flexible living with unbeatable accessibility for commut...
Charming vintage home with tons of personality and potential ! Built in 1959, this cozy 1000 + sq ft. home has that warm, classic feel you don't get with newer constructi...
Charming single-story home offering 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on a spacious 5,000 sq. ft. lot. Pride of ownership shines throughout this well-cared-for property, featuring a ...
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Big Bear City, where mountain character meets comfortable modern living. Nestled in a peaceful neighbo...
Welcome to this adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath home in Whispering Pine Estates! Bright and inviting, this charming home features comfortable living space, an open kitchen, amp...
Some homes are simply updated. This one was completely reimagined. Taken all the way down to the studs and thoughtfully renewed from the inside out, this Big Bear City...
Discover Whispering Pines Estates. You don’t just rent a space here—you own a piece of the community! This beautifully maintained setting is a hidden gem & this upgraded ...
Discover this charming Big Bear City retreat featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, approximately 1,350 square feet of living space, and a massive 12,000-square-foot lot. The ...
This house offers remarkable custom architecture while located in a peaceful neighborhood of Big Bear City. Living room features soaring beamed ceilings and a gorgeous r...
Welcome to your fully reimagined Big Bear retreat — where modern mountain design meets cozy cabin charm. This stylish A-frame getaway offers the perfect balance of warmth...
Brand new 2025-built two-story home in a quiet Big Bear City neighborhood. 4 beds/3 baths, 1,933 sf, one bedroom on main level. Living room w/ family room fireplace, kitc...
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Home to Big Bear's only airport, Big Bear City is the largest geographical area as defined by the Big Bear MLS. In general, it extends from aptly named Division Drive (dividing Big Bear Lake from Big Bear City) clear east to Baldwin Lake. As one would imagine from such a vast area, there is quite a number of different neighborhoods, each with their own distinct feel. Regardless, I have heard it said that 70% of Big Bear Valley's permanent residents live east of Division. As such, in Big Bear City, you are much likely to find full time residents than in Big Bear Lake.
One of the reasons permanent residents live in Big Bear City are real estate values. Homes in Big Bear City are much less expensive than in Big Bear Lake, where vacation home demand drives up prices. The main inconvenience to living on the "east end" of the valley is the 10 - 15 minute commute to the lake, shopping, resorts and village. To many, this is a small price to pay for a more reasonable cost of living, particularly when you consider the length of a typical commute in more urban areas.
Because Big Bear City is home to more permanent residents, in general, it tends to have a more residential feel to it. In neighborhoods such as Forest Springs, the gated Tanglewood development, Valley View Estates or Maple Ridge, you might feel more like you're in a typical suburban neighborhood rather than in mountainous Big Bear.
Yet there are exceptions. To the eastern end of Big Bear City, you'll find Shay Meadow, an area populated with larger acreage horse properties for more of a ranch feel. As well, you'll find homes backing to National Forest on both the north and south shores offering a more backcountry type feel.
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