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Greenacres

Greenacres

Suburban Neighborhood in Bakersfield, California

Kern County 93308, 93312

$542,406 Average Value
$275 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Newer homes in West Bakersfield

Seven miles west of downtown Bakersfield is Greenacres, a quiet neighborhood with new housing and highly rated schools. “The western edge of Bakersfield has become the most desirable part of the city because, besides the far northeast, that’s where all the new building is happening,” says Eric Van Denk of Central Valley Property Advisors, who has sold real estate in Bakersfield since 2012. “It has more of a safe family feel, and you get the Rosedale school district, which is much stronger than the schools closer to the city center.” Greenacres has a 3 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, lower than the national figure of 4, and ranks especially low on violent crime. With half the population owning their homes, neighbors in Greenacres tend to get to know one another.

A variety of housing styles on half-acre lots

Homes in Greenacres range from smaller, ranch-style builds from the midcentury to 1980s Craftsman houses to modern Mediterranean architecture built in the 2010s. Single-family homes range from $275,000 to $725,000 with newer builds on larger lots typically being on the higher end. “A lot of these houses are on almost a half-acre of land, which is much more than you’ll find closer to the city center,” says Van Denk. Most homes have modest front yards with large, fenced-in backyards sometimes featuring private pools. Driveways and multicar garages make parking easy. Flat sidewalks are shaded by California Oaks and many of the roads end in quiet cul-de-sacs. There are a few manufactured homes in the Lazy H Mobile Park gated community. These cost between $74,000 and $80,000 and feature a community pool and gated entrance.

Greenacres is filled with older ranch homes.
Greenacres is filled with older ranch homes.
Mediterranean style homes can be found in newer sections of the Greenacres area.
Mediterranean style homes can be found in newer sections of the Greenacres area.
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Liberty High School excels

Kids in Greenacres may attend American Elementary School, part of the Rosedale Union Elementary School District. American Elementary has an A-minus Niche grade and was named by the service as the third-best public elementary school in the Bakersfield area. Rosedale Middle School also holds an A-minus grade. Liberty High School has an A, and Niche named the school the second-best public high school in the Bakersfield area and the 28th-best high school in California for athletes. The Liberty Patriots’ football team won the state championship in 2022. “People pack the stadiums for high school football games in Bakersfield, especially if the teams are good,” says Van Denk. “We’ll get more fans on a Friday night than some colleges around here do on Saturdays and a lot of high schoolers from the area go on to play college or pro.”

American Elementary School serves grades K-6 in Bakersfield.
American Elementary School serves grades K-6 in Bakersfield.
Rosedale Middle School serves grades 7-8 in Bakersfield.
Rosedale Middle School serves grades 7-8 in Bakersfield.
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Fun at Greenacres Community Center

The Greenacres Community Center is located in the neighborhood and is a major hub for recreation. Locals come to cool off in the swimming pool or play pickleball. The center also features an indoor gym for fitness activities and basketball games. Bordering the southern end of the neighborhood, Liberty Park, one block south, has five soccer fields and a pair of lighted volleyball courts. Kids can play for hours in the open green areas. Movie fans can head to Studio Movie Grill, one block north of the neighborhood, to catch Hollywood’s latest releases.

There are pickleball courts at Greenacres Park in Bakersfield.
There are pickleball courts at Greenacres Park in Bakersfield.
Kids enjoy the swings at Liberty Park in Bakersfield.
Kids enjoy the swings at Liberty Park in Bakersfield.
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Dining at Sonder

Locals have sat at the leather booths of Old River Grill for healthy portions of home-style cooking since 2013. The diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties like biscuits and gravy and club sandwiches. Sonder is a gastropub with dozens of beers on tap. High-end bar dishes are served on wooden platters, and diners can sit on the outdoor patio surrounded by cooling fans and string lights. Victor’s Mexican Grill serves fast, casual meals. There is no shortage of options for grocery shoppers with Albertsons and Walmart locations in the neighborhood.

Victor's Mexican Grill is popular for Mexican food in Greenacres.
Victor's Mexican Grill is popular for Mexican food in Greenacres.
Grab a delicious drink at Cafeinado Coffee Company in Greenacres.
Grab a delicious drink at Cafeinado Coffee Company in Greenacres.
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High temperatures in the California summer

Greenacres, like the rest of Bakersfield, deals with low air quality due to the city’s agricultural and oil industries. In addition, Greenacres experiences extreme heat in the summer with temperatures regularly rising above 100 degrees.

Hazy skies are common in Greenacres and the rest of Bakersfield.
Hazy skies are common in Greenacres and the rest of Bakersfield.
Flowers bloom on a hot day at the Northwest Promenade near Greenacres.
Flowers bloom on a hot day at the Northwest Promenade near Greenacres.
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Truxtun Avenue into downtown

The Golden Empire Transit buses offer quick transportation around the neighborhood. Commuters can take Truxtun Avenue 7 miles east to downtown Bakersfield or Calloway Drive 8 miles north to Meadows Field Airport for domestic travel.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Meadows Field

20 min drive

Bus

Rosedale & Jewetta

Bus

Allen & Palm

Bus

Rosedale & Green Acres Mobile Home Park

Bus

Coffee & Brimhall

Bus

Rosedale & Allen

Bus

Rosedale & Dean

Bus

Allen & Old Town

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Greenacres US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$467,500
Median Single Family Price
$470,000
Median Townhouse Price
$497,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$470,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,457
Median Year Built
1983
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,070
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,417
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,295

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,824
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$77,966
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,737

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

14 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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