271 homes in Bakersfield
Homes for Sale in Bakersfield, CA
About Bakersfield, CA Real Estate
Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.
Bakersfield is California's ninth-largest city in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Features oil production, country music heritage, and affordable housing.
Today, Bakersfield has 277 homes for sale at a median price of $435,000, typically selling in about 39 days. Families here choose from 16 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Bakersfield
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- 10Highgate Elementaryelementary
- 9Downtown Elementaryelementary
- 9Ronald Reagan Elementaryelementary
- 9W. A. Kendrick Elementaryelementary
- 8Buena Vista Elementaryelementary
- 8Centennial Highhigh school
Why Live in Bakersfield?
- Oil and agriculture
- Country music heritage
- Affordable housing
- Near Sequoia NP
Popular Neighborhoods in Bakersfield
Bakersfield Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. 61% of current listings are under 30 days old, yet 42% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$435K
↑ 5% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
5.0 months of supply
Balanced Supply277 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~39 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Bakersfield
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
127,626 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $145K in value on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$177K)
Price Reductions
116 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.9% (~$26K)
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