Downtown Bakersfield, CA Housing Market

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The Downtown Bakersfield housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Downtown Bakersfield was $203K last month, down 10.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Downtown Bakersfield is $206, up 9.3% since last year.

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Downtown Bakersfield Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Downtown Bakersfield today?

In February 2025, Downtown Bakersfield home prices were down 10.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $203K.

$248K

Sale Price

-14.7%
since last year

$206

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+9.3%
since last year

Under List Price

1.5%

Days on Market

Down Payment

100.0%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Downtown Bakersfield housing market?

Downtown Bakersfield is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 39 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 39 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 11 days.

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Southwest Bakersfield

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 42 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 13 days.

Northwest Bakersfield

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 29 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 9 days.

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View houses in Downtown Bakersfield that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD APR 22, 2025
$995,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
4,472 sq ft
2230 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$995,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
40 days
2230 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
SOLD JAN 28, 2025
$483,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
3 baths
2,654 sq ft
405 E 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$449,999
Sale to List
7% over list
Days on Market
216 days
405 E 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
SOLD JAN 27, 2025
$200,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
861 sq ft
2327 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$215,000
Sale to List
7% under list
Days on Market
142 days
2327 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
SOLD JAN 27, 2025
$295,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1.5 baths
1,238 sq ft
327 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$295,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
66 days
327 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
SOLD JAN 21, 2025
$145,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
891 sq ft
2211 O St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$125,000
Sale to List
16% over list
Days on Market
70 days
2211 O St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
$157,500 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
528 sq ft
1305 27th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$165,000
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
91 days
1305 27th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
$205,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
884 sq ft
1301 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$198,000
Sale to List
4% over list
Days on Market
49 days
1301 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
SOLD NOV 26, 2024
$265,900 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
1,859 sq ft
1300 R St #21, Bakersfield, CA 93301
List Price
$265,900
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
111 days
1300 R St #21, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Schools in Downtown Bakersfield

Learn about schools in the Downtown Bakersfield area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

7/10 Downtown Elementary School Public • K-8	323 Students	4 reviews
3/10 Kern County Community School Public • K-12	298 Students	N/A
NR Kern County Special Education School Public • K-12	410 Students	N/A

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Downtown Bakersfield housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Downtown Bakersfield.

Flood Factor - Minor

15% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Severe

100% of properties are at severe risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Downtown Bakersfield

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Downtown Bakersfield

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Bike Score®

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