Why Live in Tuscany
Named after a historic wine region in Italy, Tuscany is experiencing a renaissance in Bakersfield, California. This gated community features 21st-century Spanish homes overlooking a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and the Tehachapi Mountains. With notable golf courses and significant parks nearby, Tuscany offers private suburban living between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert. "You're tucked next to the hills, so you've got the views," says Sanjeev Advani, a Bakersfield local and real estate director at Cushman & Wakefield. "The houses are nice, and it's in a growing area near the Rio Bravo Country Club." Towering palm trees and shrubs sway alongside the private properties in Tuscany. Streets bear the names of iconic artists from the Renaissance, such as Raphael Avenue. This community features Spanish revivals and Mediterranean-style homes mainly built between 2000 and 2025. The average home size is 2,900 square feet, significantly above the national average of 1,900 square feet. The area also offers large lots, with a median size of nearly half an acre, and properties can include back courtyards and in-ground pools. Monthly HOA fees run about $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuscany a good place to live?
Tuscany is a good place to live. Tuscany is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Tuscany is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Tuscany has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.2 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $140,129 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Tuscany are home owners, with 5.7% of residents renting and 94.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Tuscany can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Tuscany neighborhood guide.
Is Tuscany, CA a safe neighborhood?
Tuscany, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Tuscany?
The median home price in Tuscany is $585,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $117,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,040 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $130K a year to afford the median home price in Tuscany. The average household income in Tuscany is $140K.
What are the best public schools in Tuscany?
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Home Trends in Tuscany, CA
On average, homes in Tuscany, Bakersfield sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Tuscany, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$560,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$585,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%