13 homes in zoned to Roosevelt Elementary
Taft, CA

About Taft: Roosevelt Elementary is located in Taft. Taft is a city in the foothills at the extreme southwestern edge of the San Joaquin Valley, in Kern County, California. Taft is located 32 miles (51 km) west-southwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 955 feet (291 m). The population was 8,546 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.3 square miles (39.6 km2).
These are homes for sale inside the attendance boundary for Roosevelt Elementary in Taft (Topfind School Score: 4/10). Every home here is actually assigned to this school per the official attendance zone, not just nearby. This zone has 13 active listings.
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. 77% of current listings are under 30 days old, yet 6.5 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and 31% 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
$260K
↓ 16% 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
6.5 months of supply
Ample Supply13 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~45 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Roosevelt Elementary Area
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
54%
Homeowners
46%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
2,670 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $98K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$390K)
Price Reductions
4 listings have reduced their price
31% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.6% (~$25K)
Roosevelt Elementary serves students at the elementary level within the Taft City district. It earns a Topfind School Score of 4. Homes in the Roosevelt Elementary attendance zone carry a median list price of $259,999. That is roughly in line with the Taft median. The median price moved from $200,000 in February to $172,000 in July, a 14.0% decrease over six months. Right now 13 homes are on the market in the Roosevelt Elementary attendance zone. This page is limited to homes zoned to Roosevelt Elementary, based on its mapped attendance boundary.
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There are currently 13 homes for sale in Roosevelt Elementary Area, ranging from $165,000 to $675,000.
The median list price in Roosevelt Elementary Area is $259,999. Price per square foot averages $226. Prices are down 16.1% compared to a year ago.
Homes in Roosevelt Elementary Area currently average 45 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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