$373,253Average Value$291Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Proximity to the basics, remote community feel
Convenience is blended with a suburban feel in this sunny slice of south-central California. Just 15 minutes south of Bakersfield, Berkshire Farm offers proximity to city entertainment and amenities while providing a quiet residential setting to residents. “Easy access to Highway 99 is a draw for residents,” says Shanti Brinsfield, a local Realtor with Watson Realty. “The neighborhood is not far from Downtown, yet you’re far out enough to feel more remote.”
Tidy Mediterranean styles
Wide streets spotted with palm trees give way to tidy lots situated with California ranches and two-story homes with Spanish Revival influences. Cream stucco and red or brown tiled roofs give homes their distinct Mediterranean style, creating uniformity in this suburb. Three-bedroom layouts with two-car garages and paved driveways are typical among residences, which typically range in price between $314,000 and $420,000.
Single story ranch homes are most common in Berkshire Farm.
Two story homes with three car garages can be found in Berkshire Farm.
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Education in walking distance
Kids in Berkshire Farm may start their academic journey at Valle Verde Elementary School, which earns a B-minus overall grade from Niche, before advancing to B-graded Leon H Ollivier Middle School. Golden Valley High School also receives a B and is ranked seventh on Niche’s Standout High Schools in the Bakersfield area. Golden Valley students can enroll in concurrent enrollment courses at Bakersfield College for subjects like psychology and history, as well as dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses that grant college credit. All three schools are centrally located within the neighborhood, making it easy for students to walk to class.
Leon H. Olivier Middle School in Bakersfield offers student excellent after school programs.
Golden Valley High School in Bakersfield provides students with a positive environment to learn.
Horizon Elementary is part of the Greenfield Union School District of Bakersfield.
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Stiern Park has picnic tables and barbecues for Bakersfield residents.
Green spaces with mountain views
Folks of all ages can stretch their legs at community parks that offer ample space for recreation. Nearby parks, including Rexland Acres Park and Stiern Park, provide playgrounds and jungle gyms for kids and athletic facilities like basketball courts. People walk their dogs along the paved pathways at Stiern Park while residents enjoy the far-off mountain views of the Sequoia National Forest from the park benches and picnic areas. Additional play equipment, basketball courts and volleyball courts are available to the public at Granite Pointe Park in neighboring Stone Meadows.
El Milangro Market has all your grocery needs right around the corner in Berkshire Farm.
Shop and dine with Latin influences
Latin roots and influences are emphasized through the slew of ethnic shopping and dining options in Berkshire Farm. Vallarta Supermarkets fulfills grocery and household needs along with offering regional specialty foods and treats. Residents also get a taste of the community at Mariscos Las Caqualitas, a Mexican seafood restaurant that slings tasty tacos and colorful plates. A Walmart, Aldi and Lowe’s, as well as chain fast food restaurants, are situated on the crossroads of Highway 99 and Panama Lane. “You have all the basics, from grocery stores to Hispanic markets,” Brinsfield says. “If people choose to go clothes shopping or want a wider variety, they go to Valley Plaza, the River Walk or the Rosedale Target Shopping Center.”
In addition to the Goldenstate Freeway there is the Historic Route 99 of Bakersfield.
Highway 99 to Downtown Bakersfield
Residents benefit from the proximity to Highway 99, which flanks the neighborhood’s west side. The major thoroughfare connects people to Downtown Bakersfield in under 15 minutes, allowing them to take advantage of the city’s entertainment just minutes from home. Travelers catch domestic flights out of Meadows Field Airport, less than 20 minutes from Berkshire Farms. Additionally, a plentitude of bus stops along Panama Lane provides public transportation.
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Parks in this Area
Children's Discovery Center and Kern County Museum
Stiern Park
Greenfield Park
Granite Pointe Park
Rexland Acres Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
22 min drive
Bus
Hosking & Golden Valley High School
Bus
Monitor & Berryessa
Bus
Monitor & Berkshire
Bus
Hosking & South H
Bus
South Union & Hosking
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Berkshire Farm
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Berkshire Farm Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Berkshire Farm, Bakersfield sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Berkshire Farm, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $245,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,056
Median Age
29
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,166
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,724
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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