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For Sale
Active Listings
290
Average Price
$420k
Price Range
$285k - $790k
Median Price
$420k

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Bakersfield Housing Market

The median home in Bakersfield sold for $390K over the past 12 months, little changed from the year before.

There are 290 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $420K — about $241 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 63 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price.

At 367 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 9.5 months of supply — a buyer’s market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$390K
367 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$420K
290 active listings
Price per sq ft
$237
Median, closed sales
Days on market
63
Median, list to close
Sale to list
100%
Of asking price
Months of supply
9.5
6 months is balanced
New this week
38
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$285K – $790K
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
367▼ 55.5%
vs 824 the year before

Inventory by price

Under $300K
39
$300K – $500K
163
$500K – $750K
52
$750K – $1M
24
$1M – $2M
9
$2M+
3

Inventory by property type

Residential
290
Residential income
49
Land
30

Market data derived from MLS records, updated October 15, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Bakersfield buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Bakersfield or elsewhere in the Central Valley, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Bakersfield?▼
Homes in Bakersfield sold for a median of $390K over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 290 homes currently for sale is $420K. That works out to roughly $237 per square foot. Most listings fall between $285K and $790K.
Is Bakersfield a good place to buy a home?▼
At 9.5 months of supply, the market favours buyers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 63 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price.
What kinds of property are for sale in Bakersfield?▼
Current inventory in Bakersfield, in California's Central Valley, breaks down as 290 residential, 49 residential income, 30 land. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Bakersfield?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across Central Valley — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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