Greenacres
A variety of housing styles on half-acre lots
Homes in Greenacres range from smaller, ranch-style builds from the midcentury to 1980s Craftsman houses to modern Mediterranean architecture built in the 2010s. Single-family homes range from $275,000 to $725,000 with newer builds on larger lots typically being on the higher end. “A lot of these houses are on almost a half-acre of land, which is much more than you’ll find closer to the city center,” says Van Denk. Most homes have modest front yards with large, fenced-in backyards sometimes featuring private pools. Driveways and multicar garages make parking easy. Flat sidewalks are shaded by California Oaks and many of the roads end in quiet cul-de-sacs. There are a few manufactured homes in the Lazy H Mobile Park gated community. These cost between $74,000 and $80,000 and feature a community pool and gated entrance.
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Liberty High School excels
Kids in Greenacres may attend American Elementary School, part of the Rosedale Union Elementary School District. American Elementary has an A-minus Niche grade and was named by the service as the third-best public elementary school in the Bakersfield area. Rosedale Middle School also holds an A-minus grade. Liberty High School has an A, and Niche named the school the second-best public high school in the Bakersfield area and the 28th-best high school in California for athletes. The Liberty Patriots’ football team won the state championship in 2022. “People pack the stadiums for high school football games in Bakersfield, especially if the teams are good,” says Van Denk. “We’ll get more fans on a Friday night than some colleges around here do on Saturdays and a lot of high schoolers from the area go on to play college or pro.”
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Fun at Greenacres Community Center
The Greenacres Community Center is located in the neighborhood and is a major hub for recreation. Locals come to cool off in the swimming pool or play pickleball. The center also features an indoor gym for fitness activities and basketball games. Bordering the southern end of the neighborhood, Liberty Park, one block south, has five soccer fields and a pair of lighted volleyball courts. Kids can play for hours in the open green areas. Movie fans can head to Studio Movie Grill, one block north of the neighborhood, to catch Hollywood’s latest releases.
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Dining at Sonder
Locals have sat at the leather booths of Old River Grill for healthy portions of home-style cooking since 2013. The diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties like biscuits and gravy and club sandwiches. Sonder is a gastropub with dozens of beers on tap. High-end bar dishes are served on wooden platters, and diners can sit on the outdoor patio surrounded by cooling fans and string lights. Victor’s Mexican Grill serves fast, casual meals. There is no shortage of options for grocery shoppers with Albertsons and Walmart locations in the neighborhood.
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High temperatures in the California summer
Greenacres, like the rest of Bakersfield, deals with low air quality due to the city’s agricultural and oil industries. In addition, Greenacres experiences extreme heat in the summer with temperatures regularly rising above 100 degrees.
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Truxtun Avenue into downtown
The Golden Empire Transit buses offer quick transportation around the neighborhood. Commuters can take Truxtun Avenue 7 miles east to downtown Bakersfield or Calloway Drive 8 miles north to Meadows Field Airport for domestic travel.
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John Moyer
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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
232 Total Sales
2 in Greenacres
$390K - $650K Price Range
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Diane White
Diane White
Watson Realty
(661) 387-3704
58 Total Sales
1 in Greenacres
$680,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
571 Total Sales
7 in Greenacres
$59K - $670K Price Range
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Valerie Driesen
Valerie Driesen
Jeff Jackson & Associates
(661) 384-8524
99 Total Sales
3 in Greenacres
$36K - $913K Price Range
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Eric Mora
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
587 Total Sales
4 in Greenacres
$292K - $321K Price Range
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David Madrigal
David Madrigal
Solutions Realty, Inc.
(661) 535-0270
45 Total Sales
1 in Greenacres
$430,000 Price
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
North Rosedale Park
Liberty Park
Mondavi Park
RiverLakes Ranch Community Park
Greenacres Park
Hughes Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Greenacres | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Greenacres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greenacres, Bakersfield sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Greenacres, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $490,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$497,388
Median Sale Price
$490,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$497,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$497,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
47
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,460
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,069
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,413
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,295
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,824
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,966
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,737
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
On par with 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®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 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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