Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield is California's 3rd most populous inland city, with a population of around 310,000 people calling this city their home. Bakersfield is near the southern tip of the San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra Nevadas, and is about an hour and a half north of Los Angeles. We are home to the California State University at Bakersfield, Bakersfield College and the Kern County Museum.

Bakersfield Real Estate News

The current real estate climate in Bakersfield is strong, with steady sales of new homes, condos, townhomes, and vacant land / acreage. Commercial property sales and rentals have been good as well. The "bubble" has yet to burst here, but appreciation has come down considerably. There are still new residential developments under way, with great deals to be had on new luxury homes, condominiums, townhouses, and duplexes in well thought out communities. Affordable homes can be found in more established neighborhoods. We suggest that you search the Bakersfield MLS to get a feel for the current prices in and around Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley region. The MLS contains all multiple listings for sale, including foreclosures and some FSBO properties. Once you have found a few listings that have your interest, contact a Bakersfield realtor ® to get further information on the properties you like.