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Single Family Homes Market Report โ€” Bakersfield, CA

Median price $406,800 with a hot market, 782 closed sales, and 65.2 months of supply.

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Market Summary

$406,800
Median Price
$240.6/sf
Median PSF
2.8%
Price Change
Hot
Market Temperature
65.2 mo
Absorption Rate
๐Ÿ“ˆ Seller
Market Type

What's Your Single Family Homes Worth in Bakersfield?

Based on 782 recent closed sales, a typical single family homes in Bakersfield falls in this range:

$325,440 โ€“ $488,160

Actual value depends on size, condition, location, and lot. Text your address for a precise estimate.

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Supply & Demand

Activity

Active listings: 258

Pending: 50

Closed / month: 65.2

Market balance: Seller Strong

Recommendation

Use recent single family homes sales to price for a hot market in Bakersfield.

Review pending count and active supply before making price or offer timing decisions in this hot segment.

Inventory

258
Active
50
Pending
66
Closed 30d
184
Closed 90d
$406,800
Median Active Price
88
Avg Days Active

Monthly Trend Chart

$407,500
25-12
$430,000
26-01
$419,500
26-02
$384,950
26-03
$380,000
26-04
$422,000
26-05
$439,000
26-06
$402,500
26-07
$400,000
26-08
$445,000
26-09
$375,000
26-10
$545,000
26-11

๐Ÿ“ˆ Rising trend ยท 65.2 sales/month average

Recent Sales

6909 Aquamarine

Close Price: $710,000

Close Date: 2026-11-06

Beds / Baths: 3 / 3

Sq Ft: 2,539

$/sf: $280

613 Berwick

Close Price: $416,000

Close Date: 2026-11-06

Beds / Baths: 3 / 2

Sq Ft: 1,814

$/sf: $229

10503 Hinderhill

Close Price: $720,000

Close Date: 2026-11-06

Beds / Baths: 4 / 4

Sq Ft: 2,940

$/sf: $245

13111 Eberle

Close Price: $950,000

Close Date: 2026-11-06

Beds / Baths: 4 / 4

Sq Ft: 2,963

$/sf: $321

11904 Kenseth

Close Price: $545,000

Close Date: 2026-11-05

Beds / Baths: 4 / 3

Sq Ft: 2,529

$/sf: $216

What to Know About Single Family Homes in Bakersfield

Single-family housing in Bakersfield remains the Inland Empire benchmark most owners, agents, and buyers reference when they talk about neighborhood value. Pricing usually moves with affordability, school and commute patterns, tract-level reputation, and the mix of updated versus original-condition homes coming to market.

For Home Buyers in Bakersfield

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Single Family Homes FAQ

Single-family buyers in Bakersfield usually react fastest to lot utility, garage count, condition, school draw, and tract location. The best comps stay close on GLA, age, lot size, and neighborhood appeal so the price story matches how local buyers compare homes.
Most Bakersfield single-family pricing conversations start with the most recent closed sales, then expand only when inventory is thin. In Inland Empire neighborhoods with steady turnover, fresher comps usually explain value better than older sales from a different market cycle.
Yes. Updated kitchens, bathrooms, and permitted ADUs can move buyer demand meaningfully, but only when the surrounding market shows support for that premium. In Bakersfield, the comp set should separate basic cosmetic updates from full repositioning work.
Single-family $/sf is heavily shaped by lot configuration, curb appeal, street influence, and bedroom count. In Bakersfield, two homes with similar square footage can still sell differently if one has a superior lot, better renovation level, or more desirable micro-location.
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