Bakersfield, CA Housing Market
The Bakersfield, CA housing market has 329 homes for sale as of November 3, 2026, with a median asking price of $415,000. 31 homes were listed this week and 103 have been on the market for more than 90 days.
Bakersfield housing market snapshot
All 329 homes for sale today.
Market pace The typical Bakersfield home has been listed 54 days, against 61 across the US. A quarter quicker than the US is fast, a quarter slower is slow.
Balanced
Homes here sell at about the US pace.
- Homes for sale
- 329
- Median price
- $415,000
- Median days on market
- 54
The typical home for sale
- 4 bed
- 2 bath
- 1,969 sqft
- Built around 1985
- $277 per sqft
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Collections of Bakersfield homes
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4+ Bedroom Family Homes for Sale in Bakersfield, CA Under $500K
Bakersfield's family-home neighborhoods spread across the flat floor of the San Joaquin Valley, with the Kern River cutting through the north side of town. The Kern River Parkway follows the river for miles of paved trail, and Hart Park sits along its banks with a train ride, lake and shaded picnic areas. Stockdale Highway and the Highway 99 and 58 interchanges shape the commute corridors on the east and west sides of the city, while the Tehachapi Mountains rise to the southeast of town. Downtown Bakersfield, home to Kern County government offices, is a short drive from the city's west and east neighborhoods. Los Angeles lies about 110 miles south, roughly two hours on Highway 99 and Interstate 5 in light traffic. Daily errands, schools and parks are spread across the valley grid, so most families plan their routes around the river and the main highways.
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First Time Buyer 2+ Bedroom Condos for Sale in Bakersfield, CA Under $300K
Residential streets across Bakersfield sit on the valley floor between downtown and the Kern River, and the Kern River Parkway runs beside the water for miles of paved trail. On the north side, streets near Bakersfield College climb toward Panorama Bluffs, where the rise gives lookout views over the city. Southwest neighborhoods such as Westwind and Sagepointe sit near Cal State Bakersfield and the Stockdale Highway shopping corridor. Downtown Bakersfield is a short drive from most neighborhoods, with its restaurants, government offices and the Mill Creek district within easy reach. Highway 99 and Highway 58 carry commuters north and south along the valley, and Edwards Air Force Base is roughly an hour away by car. Kern County school districts and the city's parks give families a close-to-home routine on weekends.
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3+ Bedroom Family Homes for Sale in Bakersfield, CA Under $400K
Bakersfield's homes sit across the northeast and southwest sides of the city, where newer tract neighborhoods give way to older streets near Downtown. The Kern River Parkway runs along the river and offers a paved trail for walking and biking, while Stockdale Highway and State Route 99 handle most daily errands and trips across town. Los Angeles sits about 110 miles south over the Grapevine, roughly a two-hour drive without traffic, so some buyers leaving the Southland keep their jobs there by working remotely or commuting on set weekdays. Downtown Bakersfield is a short drive from the east side neighborhoods. Kern High School District and Bakersfield City School District serve different parts of the city, so confirm boundaries for each address before making an offer.
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First Time Buyer 3+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Bakersfield, CA Under $450K
Southwest Bakersfield holds many of these homes, in established tracts like Silver Creek and Westlake. Northwest Bakersfield, around the Mountain Gate area, offers similar family neighborhoods close to schools and shopping along Stockdale Highway. The Kern River Parkway runs along the river on the east side of town, giving residents walking and biking trails within a short drive. Highway 99 runs north and south through the city, giving most southwest neighborhoods a quick route to downtown Bakersfield. Hart Park, along the Kern River, adds picnic areas and open lawns, and the Bakersfield City School District serves much of the city.
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3+ Bedroom First-Time Buyer Homes for Sale in Bakersfield, CA Under $400K
Southwest Bakersfield puts first-time buyers close to Valley Plaza, where shopping, dining and the Highway 99 interchange sit within a short drive of many residential streets. The Westside Parkway links the west side of town to the freeway without routing traffic through downtown. Lake Ming sits on the west side of town, and the Kern River Parkway follows the river for walking and cycling. Highway 99 runs north toward Fresno and south toward Los Angeles, so daily commutes and weekend trips share one main corridor. Hart Park, along the Kern River, has picnic areas and paved paths near the water. Ming Avenue and the Valley Plaza corridor bring grocery stores, pharmacies and everyday services close to many homes.
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Seven Oaks 3+ Bedroom Family Homes for Sale in Bakersfield, CA
Seven Oaks sits in southwest Bakersfield, where curving streets and larger lots give the neighborhood a quieter feel than much of the valley floor. The community is built around its golf course, and some homes sit near the fairways or within a short walk of the clubhouse. Stockdale Highway carries much of the east-west traffic through the area, while the Kern River runs through the north side of the city. From Seven Oaks, downtown Bakersfield is a drive north along the main city roads, and the Kern River corridor offers trails and open green space for weekend walks. Families in the area often compare Ronald Reagan Elementary and Stockdale High when weighing school options. Many residents commute to the energy, agriculture and healthcare jobs that anchor the local economy.
New listings and overlooked homes in Bakersfield this week
Newest listings
Listed Nov 3 $519,950
10105 Cranberry Isle, Bakersfield, CA 93314
Listed Nov 2 $264,999
1405 Sterling Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Listed Nov 2 $329,000
4900 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Listed Nov 1 $355,000
8208 Birch, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Listed Oct 31 $339,950
1924 Custer, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Listed Oct 31 $573,000
5902 Lake Havasu Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Longest on the market, most room to negotiate
484 days on market $459,999
14016 Las Entradas, Bakersfield, CA 93314
382 days on market $674,490
5613 Levanto, Bakersfield, CA 93306
350 days on market $250,000
9205 Eastwind Circle, Bakersfield, CA 93306
346 days on market $450,000
2304 San Marino Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309
337 days on market $424,900
3206 Candlewood Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306
298 days on market $529,999
10103 Wentworth Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Financing
Can you afford a home in Bakersfield?
The typical Bakersfield home costs about $2,545 a month, and you need around $109,000 a year to get the loan.
On the $415,000 median home at this week's 7.24% rate with 10% down. Before taxes, insurance and HOA dues. We take the $415,000 median home, subtract the down payment, and spread the rest over 30 years at this week's average rate from Freddie Mac. Lenders usually want that payment under 28% of what you earn before tax, which gives the income figure.
Homes for sale by loan type
- Homes you can buy with a regular mortgage91%300 homes
Homes priced under the Kern County loan limit of $832,750
Updated November 3, 2026 from the live MLS feed. The numbers on this page are refreshed every two days.
