Big Bear Lake, California · Forest Springs
Known to locals as “the 80 Acres,” Forest Springs is an established, upscale-feeling pocket in the heart of Big Bear City — flat, tidy streets, mature pines, and generous lots.
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Forest Springs — known to Big Bear locals as “the 80 Acres” — is a relatively upscale, established development in the heart of Big Bear City. Planned in the late 1980s and largely built out through the 1990s, it has a settled, cohesive feel that's a little more suburban than the surrounding mountain lots.
The flat terrain, with some views of the surrounding peaks, gives it an easygoing, walkable character, while the open lots and many mature trees keep the mountain-forest feel intact.
Lots here are a minimum of 7,200 square feet, and most homes run between about 1,500 and 2,000 square feet with attached garages. Prices have historically been among the more approachable in the valley — a strong fit for full-time residents and value-focused buyers.
Central to Big Bear City services and a short drive from the lake and slopes, Forest Springs suits buyers who want a tidy, established neighborhood with room to breathe — at a price that makes sense.
Forest Springs' approachable prices and central Big Bear City location can make for workable STR math. As part of the county it follows San Bernardino County rules — confirm requirements and run the numbers first with Rachael's free Big Bear STR Calculator.
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