$235,695Average Value$178Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Housing options near Downtown Bakersfield
Homaker Park offers residents several housing options just northeast of Downtown Bakersfield. “There’s a great mobile home park for adults and some condos to the east, but there’s not a lot of single-family homes,” says Judy Miller, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who has been selling homes in the area for over 20 years. “You’re just north of the Memorial Hospital and close to plenty of shopping and dining.” With a central location, the community offers residents easy access to local amenities and nearby greenspaces along the Kern River.
Residents add character to their smaller yards through their landscaping in Homaker Park.
Newly renovated bungalow sit among early to midcentury homes in Homaker Park.
Looking North from the early to mid-century homes of Homaker Park towards the Kern County Museum
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A collection of planned communities
The Homaker Park area contains various developments. To the north, Royal Palms is an active adult community featuring a variety of modest manufactured homes and community amenities. Homebuyers in this area can find two-bedroom units with carports and covered patios for about $35,000 to $75,000, with access to the community’s clubhouse, golf course and more. “This is a community where you can really get to know your neighbors,” says Miller. Further south, homebuyers can find several gated condo developments. Panorama Gardens features Mid-Century Modern condos built in 1958, with one-bedrooms starting at around $185,000, while homebuyers in the StoneMark community can find two-bedroom condos with private patios starting at around $165,000.
Many of the homes in Homaker Park were built in the early 1900s.
Craftsman style homes line most streets in Homaker Park.
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Education in Bakersfield schools
Children in the area attend the Bakersfield City School District, which earned a C from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. Younger kids in grades K-6 can walk to Stella I. Hills Elementary School before moving on to Emerson Middle School, with both schools earning a C-minus from Niche. Teens attend the nearby North High School, which earned a B from Niche and boasts a hands-on agricultural department in which students can select from pathways in animal science, agricultural business and plant science. Private school options include the nearby Garces Memorial High School, which serves grades 9-12 and earned an A-plus from Niche.
Stella Hills Elementary serves kindergarden through sixth grade students of Homaker Park.
Bakersfield City School District's seventh and eighth graders head to Emerson Middle School in Bakersfield.
North High School in Bakersfield has a B rating from Niche.
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River trails and recreational spaces
Located about a mile south of the Kern River, residents enjoy access to several green spaces and recreational centers. The Kern River Bike Trail Park runs along the water and provides 170 miles of paved paths for biking, running or walking. The trail passes by the nearby Metro Recreation Complex, which includes Stramler Park, a three-acre picnic ground complete with a sand volleyball court and playground. Next door, Metro BMX is an off-road dirt racetrack where bikers and motocross enthusiasts can practice their tricks. Locals also frequent the Rollerama Roller Rink, where residents have been skating since 1957.
Northwest Bakersfield Baseball Complex in Homaker Park is home to both recreational league games and tournaments.
Horseback riders traverse the Kern River Parkway in Homaker Park.
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Festivities in the park
Several community events are held on Stramler Park’s open green space, including the annual Bakersfield KidsFest. The festivities include water slides, live music, local food vendors and more.
Bakersfield Village Fest is one of the annual events Homaker Park calendars.
Residents of Homaker Park can catch up with old friends and at Bakersfield Village Fest.
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Community restaurants and nearby shops
Chester Avenue runs through the west side of the neighborhood, giving residents easy access to several shops and restaurants. Popular spots include The Groomsmen, a locally owned barber shop, while favorites for dining are Frosty Fast and Fresh, a casual American diner known for its burgers and milkshakes, and La Costa Mariscos, a Mexican restaurant serving authentic seafood dishes. When it's time to run errands, residents are about 3 miles from the nearby Fashion Plaza Shopping Center, which includes stores such as Home Depot, Target and a Walmart Supercenter selling groceries.
Residents of Homaker Park can grab a burger or frozen treat at Frosty Fast & Fresh.
Homaker Park residents shop for groceries at their nearby FoodsCo.
Foster's Donuts in Homaker Park is a go to for those with a sweet tooth.
Homaker Park residents lookin for a bight to eat can head to La Costa Mariscos Fine Mexican Food.
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Proximity to thoroughfares and bus stops
Homaker Park is centrally located about 2 miles north of Highway 178 and State Route 204, which provide residents with easier access to the rest of Bakersfield and beyond. There are several bus stops in the area served by Route 61 on the Golden Empire Transit, which travels east to the nearby Bakersfield College and west to California State University, Bakersfield.
The Golden Empire Transit provides public bus service for residents of Homaker Park.
Homaker Park residents can catch the Golden Empire Transit to go into downtown Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield’s oil industry and environmental concerns
The Kern County Museum is less than a mile from residents and highlights the county’s history and development, including the thriving oil industry that exists today. Due in large part to the prevalence of oil wells, the city of Bakersfield has historically suffered from poor air quality and in the 2023 State of the Air report, the American Lung Association declared Bakersfield as the city with the worst year-round particle pollution.
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Children's Discovery Center and Kern County Museum
Riverview Park
Standard Park
Jefferson Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Central Park at Mill Creek
Trails
Playground
Museum
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
13 min drive
Bus
West Columbus & Q
Bus
Memorial Hospital
Bus
Chester & 36th
Bus
West Columbus & Isla Verde
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Get Board Room
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West Columbus & Union
Bus
34th & Union
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Homaker Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Homaker Park, Bakersfield sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Homaker Park, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $187,500, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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