San Bernardino County property record for 897 Michael Ave, Big Bear City, CA 92314
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,983 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 0313-055-01-0000 |
| Primary APN | 0313-055-01-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,882 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,882 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Chalet/Alpine |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Woodland |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 327 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 897 MICHAEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG BEAR CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | BVRS |
| Legal Description | TR NO 2409 BIG BEAR LAND AND WATER CO UNIT NO 22 LOT 18 BLK 191 EX ALL WATER R1GHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG BEAR LAND & WATER CO #22 |
| Legal Tract | 2409 |
| Legal Block | 191 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BERNARDINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG BEAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11406 |
897 Michael Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2009.
Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3115 RUTGERS AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90808-3446 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009112819 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000258258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Michael Ave was $4,983.
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 | $262,706 (+2%) Land $39,407 Building $223,299 | |
| 2025 | $4,983.00 | $257,555 Land $38,634 Building $218,921 |
| 2023 | $4,526.00 (+4.72%) | $247,553 Land $37,133 Building $210,420 |
| 2022 | $4,322.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 897 Michael Ave in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 897 Michael Ave is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 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 675 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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