{"id":19614,"date":"2025-10-05T15:49:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T22:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigbearrealestate.com\/?p=19614"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:00:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:00:57","slug":"big-bear-real-estate-market-update-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigbearrealestate.com\/big-bear-real-estate-market-update-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Bear Real Estate Market Update \u2013 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Big Bear real estate market showed renewed momentum in September, with stronger sales and rising prices compared to August. Buyer activity increased after the late-summer slowdown, and while inventory remains elevated, pricing continues to hold steady.<\/p>\n
Market-Wide Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n
In September 2025, 77 single-family homes sold in Big Bear<\/strong>, a 20% increase<\/strong> from August\u2019s 64 sales. The average sales price climbed 9%<\/strong> to $565,998<\/strong>, while the median sales price rose 8%<\/strong> to $485,000<\/strong>. This marks the second consecutive month of improving price performance, showing that well-presented properties continue to attract buyers despite broader economic headwinds.<\/p>\n
The average price per square foot<\/strong> inched up to $393<\/strong>, up 1% from the prior month, reflecting continued stability across most property types and price ranges.<\/p>\n
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Days on Market and List-to-Sell Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Homes took longer to sell in September, averaging 111 days on market<\/strong>, up 18%<\/strong> from August\u2019s 94 days. Still, the list-to-sell price ratio<\/strong> held firm at 97%<\/strong>, suggesting that pricing remains in line with buyer expectations and that demand continues to support near-list values for well-positioned homes.<\/p>\n\n
Inventory and Supply<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Active listings* dropped to 519<\/strong>, an 8% decrease<\/strong> from last month\u2019s 562. Despite that month-over-month dip, inventory levels remain 32% higher<\/strong> than in September 2024 \u2014 giving buyers more choices heading into the cooler months. The combination of more inventory and longer days on market points toward a balanced environment<\/strong>, favoring both patient buyers and realistic sellers.<\/p>\n
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*Total l<\/em>isted inventory numbers as of the 15th of each month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Monthly Sales Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September 2025 marked one of the most active months of the year<\/strong>, with 77 homes sold<\/strong> \u2014 the second-highest total since October 2023. After a relatively quiet spring and early summer, Big Bear\u2019s housing market showed a clear rebound through late summer, continuing into early fall.<\/p>\n
Sales volume had dipped below 50 transactions during the winter months of January and February 2025, typical for the off-season. However, momentum began building again in March and remained steady throughout summer. The September surge suggests that buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines earlier in the year re-entered the market<\/strong>, encouraged by stable prices and increased inventory.<\/p>\n
Historically, Big Bear often experiences a late-summer and early-fall sales spike<\/strong> before the winter season, and 2025 followed that same pattern. This consistency underscores the enduring appeal of Big Bear\u2019s year-round market \u2014 especially among second-home and investment buyers timing purchases before ski season.<\/p>\n
Year-to-Date Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n
From January through September 2025, 520 homes sold<\/strong>, a 6% decrease<\/strong> compared to the same period in 2024. The average year-to-date sales price<\/strong> of $591,935<\/strong> is just 1% below<\/strong> last year, while the median price<\/strong> is down 3%<\/strong> to $485,000<\/strong>. The average price per square foot<\/strong> remained unchanged year-over-year at $398<\/strong>. Despite slower sales volume, values have remained remarkably consistent.<\/p>\n\n
Home Prices by Quarter \u2013 Last 5 Years<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The five-year trend graph shows that Big Bear home prices have largely stabilized<\/strong> following the pandemic-era surge. After peaking in late 2021 and early 2022<\/strong>, both average and median prices<\/strong> leveled off, maintaining a plateau throughout 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n
Over the past several quarters, prices have shown minor fluctuations but no sharp declines<\/strong>, reflecting steady demand in the local market. Even as interest rates and economic uncertainty affected buyer behavior nationwide, Big Bear\u2019s market resilience<\/strong> stands out \u2014 bolstered by ongoing vacation home demand, limited buildable land, and the area\u2019s year-round appeal.<\/p>\n
While Q3 2025 data shows a slight dip<\/strong> from earlier in the year, the overall trend line indicates that values remain well above pre-2020 levels<\/strong>, signaling long-term strength and stability for homeowners and investors alike.<\/p>\n
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Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September brought encouraging signs for the Big Bear real estate market: stronger sales, rising prices, and stable value trends. With inventory still elevated, buyers have room to negotiate<\/strong>, while sellers continue to see solid returns<\/strong> when properties are priced competitively.<\/p>\n
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