College Heights
Ranch-style homes in College Heights
Many residential streets are lined with neat sidewalks and well-kept lawns. The suburban areas that lack sidewalks have wide streets, allowing neighbors to walk the neighborhood and exercise their pets. Homebuyers will rarely find two story homes in College Heights, as single-story homes are more resilient in earthquake-prone areas such as Bakersfield. Ranch-style homes dating from the 1950s and 60s set on sizeable lots are most popular in the area, and often feature garages or carports. These three- to four-bedroom homes tend to fall in the $275,000 to $315,000 range. Newly renovated homes typically start around $400,000 and display more open floor plans.
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Served by two Bakersfield school districts
The Bakersfield City School District provides public education in the College Heights neighborhood for elementary and middle school, and Kern High School District provides high school options. Local schools include Myra A. Noble Elementary and Washington Middle, both rated C-minus on Niche. Highland High earns a B-plus and offers Career Technical Education courses integrated with Bakersfield College. Schools are within 5 miles of most residential areas. Bakersfield College offers more than 100 associate degree programs across a multitude of fields, including psychology and liberal arts.
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A dog-friendly park system in College Heights
Panorama Park offers one of Bakersfield’s most popular walking loops. Dubbed "The Bluffs" by locals, the cliffside park overlooks the Panorama Vista Preserve and Kern River Oilfields. Park visitors see a panoramic view, which displays the intersection of nature and industrial terrain in the area. The park’s trails are dog and bike friendly. Panorama Park has also hosted a variety of wildlife on its grounds, including coyotes, cottontails and bobcats. University Park is another dog-friendly spot that features picnic tables and a playground. Siemon Park is home to a seasonal splash pad and basketball and tennis courts.
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Shop and grab a bite in Bakersfield
College Heights features several stores, restaurants and cafes within strolling distance at College Shopping Center. The shopping center and neighboring streets feature big-box stores such as Home Depot, Target, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s and Albertsons. The area has numerous restaurants to choose from. “Here, you get a lot of great hole in the wall spots,” Mora says. Fast and casual dining is abundant in the neighborhood, but pricier sit-down options are available throughout Bakersfield, especially downtown.
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Football games and other Bakersfield festivities
Locals can attend both high school and college football games at Bakersfield College's Memorial Stadium. Other activities include year-round events that take place in surrounding areas. Bakersfield hosts horse shows at stables such as the Rancho Rio Equestrian Center. The annual Kern County Scottish Games event in the spring celebrates Scottish culture through games and educational activities. The nearby St. George Greek Orthodox Church hosts a Greek Food Festival in the fall and serves authentically crafted dishes, such as Dolmathes and Spanakopita. A local favorite is the Kern County Fair, which showcases the area's agricultural produce, animals, a rodeo, carnival and concerts.Getting around Kern County
Access to surrounding areas of Bakersfield is easy via Route 178, which runs south of College Heights and connects to Union Avenue and Blue Star Memorial Highway. Kern Transit provides buses throughout Kern County, and an Amtrak station is downtown about 5 miles away. The Meadows Field Airport lies about 7 to 8 miles from College Heights and offers flights serviced by United and American Airlines. A common vacation spot about 95 miles northeast is the Sequoia National Park, known for its hiking, camping and giant sequoia trees.
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Bakersfield weather and air quality
College Heights tends to have higher air pollution levels than other areas of California because of nearby high-emission industries and refineries, so air quality may be affected. Bakersfield is also a high-risk area for earthquakes, hence the preference of one-story homes in the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Miguel A. Hernandez
Miguel A. Hernandez
Diamond Realty Group
(661) 370-2820
231 Total Sales
7 in College Heights
$200K - $585K Price Range
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Judy Miller
Judy Miller
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
(661) 387-3583
137 Total Sales
2 in College Heights
$160K - $335K Price Range
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Diane White
Diane White
Watson Realty
(661) 387-3704
58 Total Sales
3 in College Heights
$218K - $300K Price Range
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Clemente De La Torre
Clemente De La Torre
JohnHart Real Estate
(661) 367-8479
104 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$215,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
571 Total Sales
11 in College Heights
$208K - $420K Price Range
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Eric Van Denk
Eric Van Denk
Central Valley Property Advisors
(661) 218-1053
247 Total Sales
17 in College Heights
$195K - $3M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Siemon Park
College Park
Panorama Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
University Park
Jefferson Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Heritage Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | College Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
College Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Heights, Bakersfield sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in College Heights, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $339,500, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$381,900
Median Sale Price
$339,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$291,245
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$388,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
335
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$331
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,915
Number of Homes for Sale
65
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,648
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,732
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,204
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 311am - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,175 - $1,975 per month
- Park Sorrento
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 2731 Bernard St
- Bakersfield, CA
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$1,150 - $1,399 per month
- The Venetian
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 4229-4305 Columbus St
- Bakersfield, CA
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$1,417 - $1,722 per month
- Canyon Creek Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 748+ Sq Ft
- 6100 Tudor Way
- Bakersfield, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
28,221
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,337
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,582
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41
/ 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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