Lakeview
Neighborhood in Bakersfield, California
Kern County 93307
Renovations to Martin Luther King Junior Park
When re-opened, Martin Luther King Jr. Park will feature shaded basketball, futsal and pickleball courts. Kids can cool off on a splash pad and there are plans for an amphitheater for local performances. In the interim, locals can go a few blocks east to Virginia Avenue Community Park to shoot hoops. The park also has a playground for kids and open green space. Lowell Park to the west has shaded picnic areas and open green space for soccer.
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Golden Empire Transit buses
Golden Empire Transit buses have frequent stops throughout Lakeview and provide transportation across Bakersfield. Commuters can take East California Avenue and Union Avenue 2 miles into downtown Bakersfield, while Highway 99 leads 9 miles to the Meadows Field Airport.Bakersfield High's B-plus grade
Kids in the neighborhood may attend Freemont Elementary School, part of the Bakersfield City School District. Freemont Elementary and Compton Junior High School both have C-minus Niche grades. Teens may attend Bakersfield High, which holds a B-plus rating and is known for its robust wrestling program, which sent three athletes to compete at the Junior National Championships in 2024. “High school wrestling is huge in Bakersfield. They pack the arena downtown for the State Championship each year,” says Eric Van Denk of Central Valley Property Advisors, who has closed over 200 sales in Bakersfield. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a K-8 Catholic option in the neighborhood.
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Hot summers and below-average air quality
Like all neighborhoods in Bakersfield, Lakeview will experience extreme heat in the summer months with temperatures regularly reaching above 100 degrees. In addition, the air quality is well below average due to Bakersfield’s agriculture and oil production.
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Shopping at La Villa Meat Market
Locals stop in at Grandma’s Tamales for Mexican and Menudo classics. The casual spot has a full bar and an outdoor patio with picnic-style seating, string lights and ceiling fans to keep customers cool in the summer. Great Castle Chinese Restaurant serves standard favorites in a cozy interior strung with lanterns. Residents can get authentic Salvadorian cuisine at Casa Grande Bar & Restaurant. For groceries, there's City Food Market as well as La Villa Meat Market, a butcher shop with other household essentials. Walmart is located off Highway 58.
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Single-family ranch-style homes
Single-family home prices in Lakeview range from $60,000 for one-bedroom renovation-ready homes to $300,000 for larger, remodeled homes. “It’s a good price point for first-time buyers, which is great because the more people living here that own their homes, the more the pride in caring for that home spreads,” Van Denk says. Most houses are midcentury ranch-style Craftsman homes with private driveways. Yards have a mix of dirt and grass landscaping and most are enclosed by chain link or iron fences. There are a few duplexes priced between $200,000 and $500,000 and four-unit properties costing between $700,000 and $750,000. While there is a push for more ownership in the neighborhood, 66% of residents in Lakeview rent.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joshua Glaz
Joshua Glaz
The Ave
(657) 325-8448
242 Total Sales
1 in Lakeview
$523,000 Price
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Diane White
Diane White
Watson Realty
(661) 387-3704
59 Total Sales
1 in Lakeview
$240,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
574 Total Sales
2 in Lakeview
$189K - $225K Price Range
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Carlos Cardenas
Carlos Cardenas
Responds QuicklyLegacy Real Estate Inc
(661) 387-3440
40 Total Sales
1 in Lakeview
$82,000 Price
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Eric Van Denk
Eric Van Denk
Central Valley Property Advisors
(661) 218-1053
244 Total Sales
3 in Lakeview
$270K - $1.4M Price Range
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Eric Mora
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
593 Total Sales
12 in Lakeview
$24K - $305K 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
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Park
Virginia Avenue County Park
Belle Terrace Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Lowell Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lakeview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lakeview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakeview, Bakersfield sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeview, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $240,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$250,000
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$240,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$268,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$130,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,446
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
999
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,396
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
725
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
550
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,654
Median Age
29
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,600
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,953
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
42.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 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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