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A 55-plus community surrounding Sundale Country Club
Founded as a 55-and-over community by famed real estate developer Del Webb in 1961, Kern City has been a popular destination four miles southwest of Bakersfield for decades. “There’s a real sense of community and pride of ownership because most of the people who move into Kern City are staying for the long haul,” says Eric Van Denk, Broker at Central Valley Property Advisors, with nearly 10 years of experience in Bakersfield. “You start to feel a real connection when you live next to the same people for 20 years.” The neighborhood is centered around Sundale Country Club, which features an 18-hole course and a luxury restaurant. “Many club members don’t live in Kern City, so locals can see fresh faces when they’re out golfing,” adds Van Denk. Residents can choose between single-family homes and condo units close to the club and the community center, which hosts frequent events.
Elevated view of the neighborhood Kern City.
Sundale Country Club is a great place to play a game of golf in Kern City.
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Access to two major golf courses
Kern City is a perfect neighborhood for avid golfers. “Golf is huge all over Bakersfield, but the southwest portion of the city has the best courses,” says Esteban Contreras of Central Valley Property Advisors, who has worked in Bakersfield since 2012. Sundale Country Club sits in the middle of Kern City offering locals an 18-hole experience, a newly renovated clubhouse and a large practice facility, including practice greens and a driving range. Members can sign up for individual or group lessons or participate in one of the many tournaments put on by the club throughout the year. Three blocks west on Stockdale Highway is Stockdale Country Club. The club opened in 1935, and members can hit the links, play tennis or work out in the fitness center. Residents congregate at the Kern City Recreation Center, which hosts various social events like karaoke, quilting and senior exercise classes.
Bring your friends to Sundale Country Club in the neioghborhood of Kern City.
The pristine fairways and lush greens of Stockdale Country Club offer a premier golfing experience near Kern City.
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Single-family homes and condos
Most single-family homes in Kern City cost between $230,000 and $400,000 depending on number of bedrooms and lot sizes, while houses on the golf course cost between $410,000 and $525,000. “These are almost exclusively flat-level single-story houses from the early 1970s with private driveways and attached garages,” says Van Denk. “The front yards are fairly small, but some of the back yards back up to the golf course, and those can be really large, which is something to think about from a maintenance perspective.” One-bedroom condos cost between $171,000 and $185,000, while two and three-bedroom units cost from $230,000 to $360,000 depending on size and location. The neighborhood’s perimeter streets are high-traffic areas, but closer to the golf course, streets are quiet. Flat, wide sidewalks make it easy to walk to a neighbor’s home or the club, while many yards are decorated with American flags and boast mature palm and oak trees.
This Mid-Century style home is unique in the city of Kern City.
Here is a one of a kind Spanish style home in Kern City.
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Dining at Petroleum Club
Locals head to the Petroleum Club located at Sundale Country Club for fine dining. “It’s one of the best steakhouses in town, and you probably will need to make a reservation,” says Contreras. “It used to be located at the top floor of an office building, but when they redid the clubhouse a few years ago it moved over to Sundale.” The white tablecloth restaurant offers views of the golf course. Heart of India is a local favorite on the neighborhood's south end specializing in curry and masala dishes. The Stockdale Village Shopping Center located just north of the neighborhood off Stockdale Highway is where locals find groceries at Vons or Aldi. The shopping center also has chain restaurants like Mountain Mike’s Pizza and West Coast Sourdough.
Sundale Country Club is a big presence in Kern City.
The retail shops in Kern City has everything you need.
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Heat during the summer months
Like much of Bakersfield, Kern City residents will experience extreme heat as temperatures regularly top out over 100 degrees in the summer. Pollen from almonds and carrots growing nearby creates poor air quality, which is pervasive throughout Bakersfield.
Kern City is in the city of Bakersfield.
A hazy skyline looms over Bakersfield as poor air quality impacts visibility and health.
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Panama-Beuna Vista Union Schools
Kids in Kern City attend Wayne Vanhorn Elementary School, part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, which holds a C Niche rating. O.J. Actis Junior High School has a C-plus ranking and an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Teens attend West High School, which is part of the Kern High School District. West High has a B-minus grade and is known for its Career and Technical Education programs in agriculture, graphic design and video production.
Wayne Van Horn Elementary is recognized as a California Distinguished School.
The Sign at West High School keeps students and parents up to date.
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Golden Empire Transit buses
There are five Golden Empire Transit bus stops located in Kern City. Commuters can also drive 5 miles up Stockdale Highway into downtown Bakersfield or 111 miles down Interstate 5 to Los Angeles. Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is 10 miles north and has daily flights to Denver, Dallas, Phoenix and San Francisco.
Public transportation is always on time in Kern City,.
Kern City residents can catch a bus right along New Stine Rd.
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Parks in this Area
Amberton Park
Corvallis Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Centennial Park
Castle Park
Patriots Park
Harrington Park
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
20 min drive
Bus
New Stine & Demaret
Bus
New Stine & Olive Garden
Bus
New Stine & Stockdale
Bus
Bakersfield
Bus
New Stine & Sundale
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kern City
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
Kern City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kern City, Bakersfield sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Kern City, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $295,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,780
Median Age
66
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
10.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
52.3%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,290
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,114
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
25.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
33.4%
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®
28/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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