8505 Snow Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314 presents a rare opportunity to acquire 25.10 gross acres in Northwest Bakersfield's highly desirable 93314 corridor. The property includes a ranch house for intermittent use and multiple metal shed structures, providing immediate utility for storage, equipment operations, caretaker occupancy, rental income, or development staging. The combination of large-scale land and existing improvements creates strong potential for developers, investors, builders, and owner-users seeking interim functionality while planning future residential projects. The site is well suited for single-family residential development, custom estates, ranchettes, gated communities, or master-planned housing communities, subject to approvals. Conveniently located near Coffee Road, Calloway Drive, 7th Standard Road, Highway 99, and the Westside Parkway, the property offers excellent access to shopping, schools, and major employment centers.
Northwest Bakersfield, located between the Kern River Parkway and CA-99, is a suburban and commercial Bakersfield neighborhood with master-planned pockets and broad retail corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rosedale Highway and Calloway Drive intersection, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a brisk, errands-first rhythm. Community pillars include Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace for live music lore, Lengthwise Brewing Company for pints and patios, and Studio Movie Grill for dinner-and-a-show nights. Housing trends toward newer subdivisions, with wide streets and landscaped medians. The Kern River Parkway’s bike paths and greenbelt views add a calmer counterpoint to the shopping strips. Golf greens and sports fields round out the outdoor calendar.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Approximately 25.1 acres
Level parcel
County-maintained and paved road access
Home design
Residential single-family use; also listed as other (see remarks)
Zoned A (Exclusive Agriculture) by Kern County
Utilities
Water service provided by California Water Service (Cal Water)
Sale and tax history for 8505 Snow Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GEMLS #202605024
May 7, 2026
Listed
$2,745,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,381
$1,113,000 + $259,000
$1,372,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot size
24.74 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
49401109008
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
A
Exclusive Agriculture District
The purpose of the Exclusive Agriculture (A) District is to designate areas suitable for agricultural uses and to prevent the encroachment of incompatible uses onto agricultural lands and the premature conversion of such lands to nonagricultural uses. Uses in the A District are limited primarily to agricultural uses and other activities compatible with agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a split system air conditioning unit on the roof.
HVAC
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Kern historical
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
42 unhealthy days expected this year, 45 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bakersfield, CA • 93314
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
7.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8505 Snow Rd
$2,426,757
$318K under list price of $2.75M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $487K to $1.2M.