Riverlakes Home for Sale

Riverlakes in Bakersfield is a suburban neighborhood characterized by brick homes with gable roofs and Spanish Revival houses, primarily built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The area features wide, palm tree-lined sidewalks and manicured lawns. Residents have access to The Links at Riverlakes Ranch, an 18-hole course that doubles as a wedding venue, and RiverLakes Ranch Park & Community Center. The green space offers pavilions, basketball courts, paved trails and a playground and hosts a year-round farmers market. A 17-acre lake allows for fishing, boating and kayaking, while the community pool is a popular hangout in the summer.

Shopping options include Save Mart and Walgreens in the Plaza at Riverlakes, as well as Riverlakes Galleria, which features a Walmart Neighborhood Market and Habit Burger & Grill, about 2 miles away. Public transportation is available via the Golden Empire Transit District, and Meadows Field Airport is about 5 miles northeast. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated Norris School District and Kern High School District. Students may attend William B. Bimat Elementary, Norris Middle School and Centennial High School, which is known for its robotics program. Despite Bakersfield's air quality challenges — due to its valley location and surrounding agricultural industry — the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District works to mitigate pollution.