264 homes in Bakersfield
Homes for Sale in Bakersfield, CA
About Bakersfield, CA Real Estate
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 264 homes for sale at a median price of $439,990, typically selling in about 42 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
Median Home Price
$400K
↑ 1.5% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.1 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 264 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Homes are selling quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and buyers have limited room to negotiate. Listings typically sell in ~42 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 18% faster than 6 months ago.
Approaching the point where buyers gain more negotiating power.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Bakersfield
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% 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 $137K in value on average.
Price Reductions
109 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.0% (~$26K)
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