Why Live in Pheasant Run
Pheasant Run, located in Bakersfield, features 1990s single-family homes with Mediterranean touches like red-tile roofs, well-maintained lawns, and gated backyards. The neighborhood includes two parks, with Mondavi Park offering a playground, athletic fields, and a pavilion. The nearby Kern River provides recreational activities such as kayaking and fishing, and the Kern River Parkway Bike Trail is easily accessible. Residents can also enjoy the Kern River Disc Golf Course and two private country clubs with 18-hole golf courses about 4 miles south. For shopping and dining, the Town and Country Village Shopping Center is 2 miles away, featuring stores like Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, and eateries such as Miyoshi Japanese Restaurant. The Shops at River Walk, located down Stockdale Highway, offers additional shopping options and green space at the Park at River Walk. Local dining includes Frugatti’s, known for its Italian cuisine, and family outings can be enjoyed at Rollerama–West and The Patch pumpkin farm. Pheasant Run is served by the highly rated Fruitvale Elementary School District and Kern High School District, with Columbia Elementary School, Fruitvale Junior High School, and Liberty High School all receiving high marks. While Bakersfield’s air quality is affected by its valley location, programs like Charge Up! aim to reduce emissions. The neighborhood is 8 miles from Meadows Field Airport and 2 miles from Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Southwest, with major roads like Stockdale Highway and Truxtun Avenue providing easy access to downtown Bakersfield and other destinations.
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 $399,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,090 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $90K a year to afford the median home price in Pheasant Run. 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 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pheasant Run, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $402,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$402,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$249
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median List Price
$399,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%