Casa Loma
Living near the Kern County Fairgrounds
The Kern County Fair and Event Center sits just two blocks west of Casa Loma, providing entertainment throughout the year. “If there’s a big festival happening in Bakersfield, it’s happening at the fairgrounds,” says Contreras. “The Kern County Fair is the biggest event each September, but you have a Dia de los Muertos festival and a Latino Food Festival each May that are really popular.” In December, the 168-acre space hosts Christmas Town, a Winter Wonderland with an ice-skating rink, Santa appearances and holiday-themed food and craft vendors.
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Single-family and investment properties
Most homes in Casa Loma are midcentury ranch-style builds with private driveways and single-car garages costing between $200,000 and $315,000. Duplexes are available for between $300,000 and $350,000, while investors can purchase multiple units on the same property for up to $1 million, depending on the number of units. “The prices are lower than most of the area, so it’s good for first-time buyers,” says Esteban Contreras of Central Valley Property Advisors, who has lived in Bakersfield for over 12 years. Many homes have small, fenced-in yards shaded by large palm trees.
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Dining at El Charro
There are no restaurants within neighborhood limits, but there are plenty of options on the surrounding streets. El Charro is a Mexican eatery with a brightly colored interior and full bar service. Los Cunado Mexican Grill is a small shop with to-go carnitas and Menudo recipes, while Mariscos La Cazuela offers seafood dishes and has murals of the ocean on its walls. Casa Loma Market and Dollar General are quick stops for daily essentials, and Vallarta Supermarkets sells groceries a mile southwest of most homes.
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Bakersfield City School District schools
Kids in the area head to Casa Loma Elementary School, part of the Bakersfield City School District. Casa Loma Elementary and Sequoia Junior High School both have C-minus Niche ratings. Mira Monte High School is a part of the Kern High School District and has a C-plus ranking. The high school opened in 2008, and students can participate in Construction and Web Design Technical Education courses. St. Francis Parish School is a private, Catholic K-8 option in the neighborhood.
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Bell Terrace and Casa Loma Community Park
Belle Terrace Park is located in the eastern part of the neighborhood, providing Casa Loma residents with a spot to relax in open green space while kids play on the jungle gyms. Locals can shoot hoops on the basketball court or play baseball on the diamond at Casa Loma County Park, and kids can cool off in the splash pad. For no-frills gaming, Golden West Casino located off South Union Avenue offers slot machines, table games, and a full bar and dining area.
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Riding Golden Empire Transit
Golden Empire Transit buses provide transportation all over Bakersfield. For commuters, Chester Avenue runs 4 miles north to downtown Bakersfield, and Highway 58 connects to Highway 99 for access to Meadows Field Airport, 7 miles north.Air quality and Bakersfield crime concerns
Casa Loma has an 8 out of 10 CAP Index crime score compared to the national average of 4. The neighborhood has an especially high rate of violent crime. Bakersfield is known for poor air quality because of the city’s agricultural and oil industries and its valley location.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Eric Mora
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
586 Total Sales
4 in Casa Loma
$80K - $240K Price Range
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Paris Davis
Paris Davis
The Davis Group Real Estate, Inc.
(661) 426-8388
93 Total Sales
1 in Casa Loma
$210,000 Price
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Adriana Marquez
Adriana Marquez
KP Realty & Associates
(562) 454-1722
13 Total Sales
1 in Casa Loma
$590,000 Price
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Hialys Sousa
Hialys Sousa
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Tulare County
(559) 471-3468
290 Total Sales
1 in Casa Loma
$220,000 Price
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Sanjeev Advani
Sanjeev Advani
Sanjeev Advani, Broker
(661) 768-1045
51 Total Sales
1 in Casa Loma
$775,000 Price
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Wendy Hidalgo
Wendy Hidalgo
Golden Valley RealEstate Group
(818) 962-4116
64 Total Sales
6 in Casa Loma
$70K - $590K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Park
Wayside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Belle Terrace Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Lowell Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Casa Loma | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 10 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Casa Loma Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Casa Loma, Bakersfield sell after 133 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Casa Loma, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $327,950, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,500
Median Sale Price
$327,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$327,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$245,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$460
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
473
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,163
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,609
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,820
Median Age
32
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,591
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,412
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.6%
College Graduates
1.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.5%
% Population in Labor Force
38.5%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
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®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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