San Bernardino County property record for 628 Merced St, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 566 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,079 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0309-123-43-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0309-123-43-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 566 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 566 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Chalet/Alpine |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,325 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 628 MERCED ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIG BEAR LAKE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1768 LOT 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | CABIN AT CARTERS CAMP SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 1768 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG BEAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 11205 |
628 Merced St is held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1917 STONESGATE ST, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361-1614 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000118448 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 628 MERCED ST, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315 |
| Document Number | 0000118448 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026118448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1917 STONESGATE ST, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361-1614 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 628 MERCED ST, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315 |
| Document Number | 0000269830 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0269830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 507 PEARL ST, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277-3837 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 628 Merced St was $2,079.
Source: San Bernardino County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Big Bear Lake City |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Unified School District | Bear Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,036 (+2%) Land $18,120 Building $53,916 | |
| 2025 | $2,079.00 | $70,624 Land $17,765 Building $52,859 |
| 2023 | $1,873.00 (+8.58%) | $67,882 Land $17,075 Building $50,807 |
| 2022 | $1,725.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 628 Merced St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 628 Merced St is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 44% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BIG BEAR LAKE DWP - BIG BEAR SYSTEM serves 26,164 people · EPA ID CA3610044 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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