San Bernardino County property record for 896 Bear Mountain Rd, Big Bear City, CA 92314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,022 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0313-357-05-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0313-357-05-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Chalet/Alpine |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Porch | Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 896 BEAR MOUNTAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BIG BEAR CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BVRS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7826 LOT 96 TRACT NO 7826 WHISPERING FOREST NO 3 LOT 96 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 7826 |
| Legal Tract | 7826 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG BEAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
896 Bear Mountain Rd is owned by a company that bought it in December 2020.
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10031 SYLVIA AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-1260 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020489286 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000479677 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 896 BEAR MOUNTAIN RD, BIG BEAR CITY, CA 92314 |
| Document Number | 0000489286 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 489286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $264.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10031 SYLVIA AVE NORTHRIDGE CA 913241260, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-1260 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Bear Mountain Rd was $4,022.
Source: San Bernardino County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Unified School District | Bear Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $295,580 (+13.78%) Land $52,996 Building $242,584 | |
| 2025 | $4,022.00 | $259,784 Land $51,957 Building $207,827 |
| 2023 | $3,739.00 (+3.66%) | $249,696 Land $49,939 Building $199,757 |
| 2022 | $3,607.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 896 Bear Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Debris Flows, And Mudslides |
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 896 Bear Mountain Rd is very high, ranking above 90% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 90% of the US · above 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 CITY CSD serves 12,738 people · EPA ID CA3610008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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