Why Live in Pheasant Run
Pheasant Run, a Bakersfield neighborhood, features single-family homes from the 1990s with well-maintained lawns, fenced backyards and Mediterranean Revival touches, like red-tile roofs. The neighborhood includes two parks: Mondavi Park, which offers a playground and a picnic pavilion, and Windsong Park, a smaller green space. Fishing and kayaking are popular on the nearby Kern River, and the Kern River Parkway Bike Trail is accessible from the neighborhood as well. Residents can also enjoy the Kern River Disc Golf Course and two private country clubs, both with 18-hole courses located about 4 miles to the south.
For shopping and dining, the Town and Country Village Shopping Center is about 2 miles away, with stores like Albertsons and Trader Joe’s and eateries like Miyoshi Japanese Restaurant. The Shops at River Walk, located on Stockdale Highway, provides additional shopping options and green space. Frugatti’s, known for its Italian cuisine, is in the neighborhood, and family outings can be enjoyed at Rollerama West and The Patch pumpkin farm. Pheasant Run is served by the highly rated Fruitvale School District and Kern High School District; Columbia Elementary School, Fruitvale Junior High School and Liberty High School all receive high marks. While Bakersfield’s air quality is affected by its valley location, programs like Charge Up! aim to reduce emissions. The neighborhood is about 10 miles from Meadows Field Airport and roughly 2 miles from Dignity Health’s Mercy Hospital Southwest, with major roads, like Truxtun Avenue, providing access to downtown Bakersfield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pheasant Run a good place to live?
Pheasant Run is a good place to live. Pheasant Run is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Pheasant Run has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.4 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $108,846 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 42.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Pheasant Run are renters, with 60.1% of residents renting and 39.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pheasant Run can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pheasant Run neighborhood guide.
Is Pheasant Run, CA a safe neighborhood?
Pheasant Run, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pheasant Run?
The median home price in Pheasant Run is $405,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $81,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,990 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $85K a year to afford the median home price in Pheasant Run. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Pheasant Run is $109K.
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Home Trends in Pheasant Run, CA
On average, homes in Pheasant Run, Bakersfield sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Pheasant Run, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $404,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$404,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%