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Centrally located northwest Bakersfield suburb
Located 5 miles from downtown Bakersfield, Calloway Country is a centrally located suburb where most of the homes are part of the RiverLakes Ranch Master Association; members have access to a nearby private lake, a clubhouse and community pool. “It’s great for young families, with close proximity to schools, shopping and dining, and it’s relatively walkable,” says William Gordon, who’s sold homes here since 2007 and is the team lead of the Gordon Team at Watson Realty. “The homes are relatively small and modestly priced to fit most people’s budgets.” The Northwest Promenade shopping center is in the neighborhood, and Rosedale Highway is right nearby, making for a straightforward commute to downtown.
Calloway Country is a well kept cummunity near Bakersfield.
Calloway Country is full of many new Mediterranean style homes.
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Mediterranean-style ranch homes built in the 1990s
Calloway Country’s 1990s ranch-style houses sit close together along sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs; a few two-story new traditional homes are concentrated mostly in the neighborhood’s northwest. Most have Mediterranean elements like stucco exteriors and clay-tiled roofs, and feature paved driveways, attached garages and manicured lawns. Homes between the Calloway Canal and Starside Drive are part of the RiverLakes Ranch Master Association, and homeowners here must pay monthly fees between $40 and $45 that cover amenities like a community pool. Homes range from 1,000 to 3,200 square feet, and prices range from around $300,000 to $700,000, depending on size.
Wide sidewalks make it easy for pedestrians to walk through Calloway Country.
Ranch style homes are the typical home style in Calloway Country.
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Mock Trial at Centennial High
Local kids can start school at Endeavor Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche and is centrally located in the neighborhood. They can then attend Fruitvale Junior High and Centennial High, both of which earn an A-minus. Students at Centennial High can join the Mock Trial team, which has been the Kern County Mock Trial champion each year since 2019. Other student activities include the Society of Women Engineers, Habitat for Humanity and the Inspired Creative Writing Club. Nearby private schools include the unrated Country Christian School for kindergarten through Grade 8.
Students can attend Centennial High School in Calloway Country.
Fruitvale Junior High School near Calloway Country wants to bring out the best in each student.
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Bordered by Rosedale Highway
Rosedale Highway borders the neighborhood, leading about 5 miles to downtown Bakersfield; the Golden State Highway is 4 miles away, and Interstate 5 is an 18-mile trip. The Golden Empire Transit bus stops in the neighborhood, and bike lanes on main roads make the area friendly for cyclists. Pedestrians can take sidewalk-lined streets directly to the neighborhood’s amenities. Bakersfield Family Medical Center, which has urgent and primary care, is on Calloway Drive in the neighborhood, and Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Southwest is 3 miles away. Meadows Field Airport is a 7-mile trip.
Basketball games at the RiverLakes Ranch Community Center
Residents who are members of the RiverLakes Ranch Master Association get access to the HOA’s amenities, which include a 17-acre fishing and boating lake. “Members also have access to the large swimming pool next to the clubhouse,” says Mike Saba, a Realtor with Watson Realty who’s sold homes here since 1992. “It’s really nice for families because adults have two pools and a spa, and children have a wading pool, spa and playground.”
All residents can access the 8-acre RiverLakes Ranch Park, which has a playground and shaded picnic area. The RiverLakes Ranch Community Center, attached to the park, has an indoor gym where locals can play basketball on hot days. The Links at RiverLakes Ranch is a public golf course off Riverlakes Drive. Studio Movie Grill shows the latest blockbusters and serves meals directly to theatergoers’ seats, and Firehouse Rosedale Station is a popular bowling alley and billiards hall.
The monument of the Riverlakes Ranch Park in Calloway Country.
The Emerald Cove Park has several play structures near Calloway Country.
Much fun can be head at Riverlakes Ranch Park in Calloway Country.
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Nearby shopping at the Northwest Promenade
The Northwest Promenade shopping center is in the neighborhood’s south, within walking distance of many homes. National retailers here include The Home Depot and Old Navy, and groceries are available at Target, Walmart and Vallarta Supermarkets. While most of the area’s eateries are chains like Chick-fil-A and Red Lobster, there are also a few locally owned favorites. Salty’s BBQ & Catering is a Bakersfield staple, serving up oak-grilled tri-tip and chicken from a casual walk-up window, and Dewar’s Candy Shop has served handmade ice cream and taffy since 1909. Each week, the Riverlakes Farmers Market sets up at Centennial High, with fresh produce and other local goods.
Calloway County residents can do their shopping at the Walmart Supercenter.
The Ross Dress for Less is selling brand name clothing in Calloway Country.
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The annual Kern County Fair
The Kern County Fair and Events Center is about 9 miles away and hosts some of Bakersfield’s biggest events, including the namesake Kern County Fair. Each September, crowds fill the fairgrounds over 12 days to enjoy rides, carnival games and fair foods. In December, the fairgrounds are festooned with twinkling lights for Bakersfield Christmas Town, a walk-through light show with an ice-skating rink and bounce houses.
High levels of particle air pollution
According to the American Lung Association, Bakersfield ranks No. 1 in the United States for having the highest annual particle air pollution, largely due to the area’s geography; the surrounding mountains trap pollution from the Bay Area and nearby oil refineries over the city. Residents can monitor daily air quality on the local news and the IQAir AirVisual App.
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On average, homes in Calloway Country, Bakersfield sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Calloway Country, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $405,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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