$386,011Average Value$239Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Suburban Oildale neighborhood near the Amazon center
Parkview Estates sits on the northern end of Oildale, a suburb of Bakersfield and an area known for its proximity to the city’s massive oil fields. Today, Parkview Estates sits near logistics plants that have revitalized Bakersfield’s economy. “The new Amazon plant is not far from there, and the businesspeople will like how close it is to the airport,” says Samantha Sellers of Infinity Real Estate Services, who has over five years of experience in the Bakersfield market. “This part of town has seen a big change over the past 15 years as Bakersfield has expanded north.” Twenty-first-century homes in neighborhoods like Parkview Estates continue to pop up, as do national chains and local businesses along North Chester Avenue.
Mediterranean-style homes
While most homes in Parkview Estates are Craftsman ranch-style builds with stucco facades and tile roofs, there are also a few contemporary Tudor and two-story symmetrical houses. Most were built in the early 2000s, and prices typically range between $300,000 and $425,000; a few outliers cost closer to $635,000. “You’re getting a really good home for the price,” says Sellers. “Newer houses on the west side of town are almost double the price.” Homes sit close together on quiet, residential roads often leading to cul-de-sacs, and multicar garages sit at the end of private driveways leading to wide, well-lit sidewalks. Homes have modest front yards with large palm trees and American flags hanging from tall poles. Backyards are large and often have private pools. Homes in Parkview Estates are on septic tanks since they’re outside Bakersfield city limits.
Palm trees adorn the homes in Parkview Estates.
A beautiful large home with iron gate entrance in Parkview Estates.
This Parkview Estates home adds character to their corner lot with beautiful flowers and plants.
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Fun at North Meadows Park
There are two playgrounds at North Meadows Park for kids to explore. Locals shoot hoops on the basketball courts or walk on the paved path encircling the park. North Highlands Park has three soccer fields and a baseball diamond for youth sports games, plus plenty of shaded green space for picnics. The Bakersfield Speedway is about a mile north; it draws thousands of fans each year with its dirt track and paved races.
An American flag waves at the entrance to Highland Elementary School near Parkview Estates.
A giant star highlights the welcome sign to North High School near Parkview Estates.
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Parkview Estates' North Meadows Park is a great place for your morning walk.
Dining at Sugar Mill
There’s no shopping or dining in Parkview Estates, but there are plenty of options off North Chester Avenue, less than 2 miles from most homes. Locals head to Sugar Mill for comforting diner fare like chicken and dumplings and biscuits and gravy. The diner has a 1950s feel with black and white photos on the walls and swivel barstools. Smoked meats by the pound are on the menu at Smitty’s Smokin Brisket & BBQ. The restaurant has dine-in and carry-out, and over half a dozen sides to go with brisket, pork and ribs. Shoppers can get groceries at the Walmart Neighborhood Market right outside Parkview Estates.
North Middle School offers agriculture courses
Kids in Parkview Estates may attend Highland Elementary School, part of the Standard Elementary School District. The school has a 19-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Highland Elementary and Standard Middle School both have C-minus Niche ratings, and North High School has a B-minus grade. North students can take career and technical education classes in subjects like agricultural business.
Join friends for a delicious creation at Covenant Coffee near Parkview Estates.
Residents of Parkview Estates can get their groceries at the nearby Walmart Marketplace.
El Tejon Pharmacy is conveniently located for residents of Parkview Estates.
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Quick access to Meadows Field Airport
Locals can hop on North Chester Avenue and drive 5 miles south to downtown Bakersfield. Meadows Field Airport is 2 miles west via Merle Haggard Drive. Near the airport is an Amazon fulfillment center, which opened in 2020. For local transportation, residents can ride Golden Empire Transit buses.
Heat and air concerns
Like all residents near Bakersfield, Parkview Estates residents will have to deal with poor air quality because of the city’s agricultural and oil industries. Oil employment has declined statewide, but Kern County is still the 13th-highest oil-producing county in the nation, producing 72% of the oil from California. The area is also known for extreme heat in the summer, with temperatures regularly reaching 100 degrees.
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On average, homes in Parkview Estates, Bakersfield sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkview Estates, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $351,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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