The Southwest Bakersfield housing market is very competitive. Homes in Southwest Bakersfield receive 3 offers on average and sell in around 24 days. The median sale price of a home in Southwest Bakersfield was $370K last month, up 10.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Southwest Bakersfield is $228, up 6.3% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Southwest Bakersfield today?
In April 2024, Southwest Bakersfield home prices were up 10.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $370K. On average, homes in Southwest Bakersfield sell after 24 days on the market compared to 24 days last year. There were 188 homes sold in April this year, down from 200 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$369,500
+10.7% YoY | Apr 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Apr 2024
Growth
% YoY
Southwest Bakersfield, CA
$369,500
+10.7%
United States
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How hot is the Southwest Bakersfield housing market?
Southwest Bakersfield is very competitive. Homes sell in 22 days.
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 22 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 7 days.
Learn about schools in the Southwest Bakersfield area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
7/10
American Elementary School
Public • K-6
696
Students
21 reviews
7/10
Stockdale Elementary School
Public • K-6
602
Students
3 reviews
7/10
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
Public • K-6
951
Students
15 reviews
6/10
Quailwood Elementary School
Public • K-6
366
Students
2 reviews
6/10
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
Public • K-6
709
Students
6 reviews
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14 elementary schools.
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 Southwest Bakersfield housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Southwest Bakersfield.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Minor
27% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Southwest Bakersfield has a minor risk of flooding. 222 properties in Southwest Bakersfield are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 27% of all properties in Southwest Bakersfield. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
37% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Southwest Bakersfield has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 8,583 properties in Southwest Bakersfield that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 37% of all properties in Southwest Bakersfield.
Southwest Bakersfield has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Southwest Bakersfield has a Minimal Wind Factor®, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.
100% of properties are at severe
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Southwest Bakersfield has a severe risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 100% of homes in Southwest Bakersfield have a Severe Heat Factor®.
Southwest Bakersfield is expected to see a 171% increase in the number of days over 104ºF over the next 30 years. Southwest Bakersfield is expected to experience 8