The South Bakersfield housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in South Bakersfield was $292K last month, up 11.2% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in South Bakersfield is $238, up 22.7% since last year.
What is the housing market like in South Bakersfield today?
In March 2024, South Bakersfield home prices were up 11.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $292K. On average, homes in South Bakersfield sell after 37 days on the market compared to 47 days last year. There were 42 homes sold in March this year, down from 47 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$292,000
+11.2% YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
South Bakersfield, CA
$292,000
+11.2%
United States
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How hot is the South Bakersfield housing market?
South Bakersfield is very competitive. Homes sell in 29 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
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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% above list price and go pending in around 29 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 6 days.
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Climate's impact on South Bakersfield housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in South Bakersfield.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Minor
15% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
South Bakersfield has a minor risk of flooding. 0 properties in South Bakersfield are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 15% of all properties in South Bakersfield. Flood risk is increasing faster than the national average.
39% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
South Bakersfield has a major risk of wildfire. There are 3,004 properties in South Bakersfield that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 39% of all properties in South Bakersfield.
South Bakersfield has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
South 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
South Bakersfield has a severe risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 100% of homes in South Bakersfield have a Severe Heat Factor®.
South Bakersfield is expected to see a 157% increase in the number of days over 105ºF over the next 30 years. South Bakersfield is expected to experience 6