Why Live in Brimhall Estates
Brimhall Estates, located in western Bakersfield, features custom and semi-custom homes, largely built between the 1990s and the early 2000s. The neighborhood offers spacious lots, which often accommodate pools, mancaves, she-sheds and three-car garages, and the area is adorned with mature palm trees. Brimhall Estates is served by highly rated schools, including Independence Elementary School, Rosedale Middle School and Liberty High School, which is known for its competitive football team. Outdoor attractions are plentiful, with the Kern River Parkway Trail and sports facilities at Westdale Park and Liberty Park nearby.
Dining options include popular spots like Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Bootleggers Craft Pub & Eatery. Local events, such as Kern County’s Annual Basque Festival, add to the community's vibrant atmosphere. The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater and the Bakersfield Museum of Art are a few of the area’s other cultural attractions. The neighborhood is conveniently located near major highways, with California state Route 99 about seven miles to the east and Interstate 5 over 10 miles to the west. Public transportation is accessible, and Meadows Field Airport is about a 15-mile drive away. Bakersfield faces challenges with air quality, and residents have access to healthcare facilities like Dignity Health’s Mercy Hospital Southwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brimhall Estates a good place to live?
Brimhall Estates is a good place to live. Brimhall Estates is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Brimhall Estates is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Brimhall Estates has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.6 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $136,331 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 33.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Brimhall Estates are home owners, with 13.8% of residents renting and 86.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Brimhall Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Brimhall Estates neighborhood guide.
Is Brimhall Estates, CA a safe neighborhood?
Brimhall Estates, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brimhall Estates?
The median home price in Brimhall Estates is $592,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $118,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $123K a year to afford the median home price in Brimhall Estates. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Brimhall Estates is $136K.
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Home Trends in Brimhall Estates, CA
On average, homes in Brimhall Estates, Bakersfield sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brimhall Estates, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$589,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median List Price
$592,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%