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Bakersfield is the county seat of Kern County and the largest city in the southern San Joaquin Valley. It sits where Highway 99 and Highway 58 meet, serving as the commercial and agricultural hub for the region. For many buyers it is the valley anchor at the western end of the route Country Real Estate has served since 1987, from Bakersfield to Tehachapi and the Antelope Valley.
Homes for Sale in Bakersfield
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Lifestyle and who moves here
Bakersfield draws families, first time buyers, and people priced out of coastal California. Homes and land cost far less here than in Los Angeles or the Bay Area, and that gap is the main reason many households make the move. The economy rests on agriculture and energy. Kern County is one of the most productive farm counties in the country and a major producer of oil, gas, wind, and solar power. Summers run long, dry, and hot, with July highs in the upper 90s, while winters stay mild. Air conditioning is a standard expectation in homes here.
The housing picture
Bakersfield offers a wide range of homes and neighborhoods. The northwest and southwest sides hold many newer master planned subdivisions with larger lots and modern construction. Established areas near downtown and to the east feature classic single family homes on tree lined streets. Move outward and you find rural parcels, ranchettes, and acreage suited to horses, livestock, or room to spread out. Townhomes and condominiums round out the options for buyers who want lower maintenance.
The Tehachapi connection
Bakersfield and Tehachapi sit about 40 miles apart, linked by Highway 58 over the Tehachapi Pass, a drive of roughly 45 minutes in normal conditions. Tehachapi rests near 4,000 feet and runs cooler than the valley floor, with four seasons and winter snow. Many buyers weigh the two together. Some want the cooler climate, pine trees, and small town feel of Tehachapi while keeping access to Bakersfield jobs, shopping, and medical care. Others prefer the valley and drive up the pass for recreation. We work both ends of the route, so we help you compare the trade offs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield more affordable than coastal California?
Yes. Home prices in Bakersfield sit well below those in coastal metros like Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Ask us for current comparable sales in the neighborhoods you are considering.
What is the commute like between Bakersfield and Tehachapi?
The two cities are about 40 miles apart on Highway 58 over the Tehachapi Pass, roughly a 45 minute drive in good conditions. Winter storms can bring chain controls or short closures over the pass, so plan extra time in bad weather.
How hot does it get in Bakersfield?
Summers are hot and dry, with July highs commonly in the upper 90s, while winters stay mild. Plan on air conditioning.
What drives the local economy?
Agriculture and energy. Kern County is a leading farm county and a major producer of oil, gas, wind, and solar power.
Areas in Bakersfield
Northwest Bakersfield
Northwest Bakersfield is the city’s fast-growing side, covering Rosedale, Brimhall, and the Greenacres and Coffee Road corridors, with newer subdivisions, well-regarded schools, and master-planned neighborhoods. Most homes were built from the 1990s forward, and downtown is about 15 to 20 minutes away via Highways 99 and 58.
Southwest Bakersfield
Southwest Bakersfield is established and upscale, anchored by Seven Oaks and Southern Oaks, with gated communities, golf, larger lots, and some of the city’s strongest resale value. Housing runs from comfortable single-story homes to large custom houses in gated golf communities, with newer construction near Panama Lane.
Central Bakersfield
Central Bakersfield is the historic core, from Downtown and the Oleander-Sunset district to Fruitvale and East Bakersfield, with character homes, walkable pockets, and neighborhoods being steadily revitalized. Expect older, established housing — Spanish, Craftsman, and mid-century homes on mature, tree-lined streets in areas like Oleander-Sunset, La Cresta, and Westchester.
Northeast Bakersfield
Northeast Bakersfield reaches into the foothills, from the Bakersfield Country Club area to Panorama and the edges of Rio Bravo, drawing buyers with views, mature trees, and established neighborhoods. Housing runs from well-kept mid-century homes near the country club and Panorama bluffs to larger hillside houses with valley views, with the Kern River, Hart Park, and Highway 178 close by.
Southeast Bakersfield
Southeast Bakersfield offers value and space, spanning Wible Orchard, Cottonwood, Greenfield, and the areas out toward Lamont, with prices that tend to run more affordable and larger parcels in some pockets. It mixes older established homes and newer subdivisions, generally below west-side prices, and suits first-time buyers, investors, and families wanting more square footage for the money.
Oildale
Oildale sits just north of the Kern River in unincorporated Kern County — a practical, affordable community with deep roots in the region’s oil history, close to Meadows Field airport and a short drive to downtown Bakersfield. Housing is mostly older single-family homes at accessible prices, plus some newer builds and manufactured homes, making it one of the most affordable options near Bakersfield.
City in the Hills
City in the Hills is a master-planned hillside community in far-east Bakersfield near Rio Bravo, known for newer homes, elevation and views, and quiet cul-de-sac streets. Homes are generally newer and energy-efficient with modern floor plans, many on elevated lots with valley and city views, close to the Kern River canyon and Highway 178.