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Trading traffic for tranquility
About 6 miles outside Bakersfield, the Rio Bravo Country Club is a place where residents don’t have to deal with the traffic and noise of the city. “It is just so peaceful and serene here,” says Realtor Bob Malkin with Miramar International-Riverwalk. “Rio Bravo is a neighborhood of gated communities, and it’s tough to get in unless you have permission. People come here for the golf and country club — they’re very attractive. But they also come for the quiet. It’s like you’ve left Earth’s boundary.” Malkin has lived in Bakersfield since 1981 and has been selling real estate in the city for 31 years.
Custom-built homes
The gated communities of Rio Bravo include Solera at Kern Canyon, a 55-plus adult subdivision, and those that surround the golf course. “The homes here all have mountain views,” says John Lindsay, a Realtor with Elite Team Properties, who has been selling real estate in Bakersfield for 25 years. “The area is breathtakingly beautiful and made even more appealing by amenities like clubhouses, gyms and social activities.” Single-family homes in the neighborhood sell for as little as $315,000 for a two-bedroom house in Solera and $1.2 million for a custom-built golf estate in Rio Bravo. Many properties feature two- or three-car garages with dedicated golf cart parking. “Everything here is custom,” Malkin says. “Multiple builders influenced the neighborhood, and architectural styles vary.” Condominiums are also available near the entrance to Rio Bravo near the private lake. They list for between $200,000 and $300,000.
Numerous sub neihborhoods are found around the golf course from 55+ to condos, to single family.
Rio Bravo is a gated country club complete with a guard gate to check all traffic coming in.
Solera By Del Webb is a gated community located directly west from Rio Bravo.
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Golf, parks and more
The Rio Bravo Country Club features an 18-hole championship golf course that hugs the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, making it one of the most challenging courses in Central California. At Solera Gardens Park, children can climb aboard a rocket ship jungle gym, and adults can challenge each other to an old-fashioned game of horseshoes. Residents of Solera can also take advantage of the community’s pool, spa and tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts.
Located just in-front of the country club features the putting green to warm up before a round.
#11 on the golf course features a long uphill hole with large Homes over looking the fairway.
The golf course sits at the edge of town and on a clear day you can see the mountain range.
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Keep C.A.L.M. and visit on
About 5 miles away, the California Living Museum (or C.A.L.M.) acts as both a wildlife rehabilitation center and a zoo that educates visitors about the flora and fauna of California. Thousands of animals have been released back to their native land or given sanctuary if deemed non-releasable. Many animal exhibits feature birds of prey kept by the zoo, such as American bald eagles and California condors. The reptile house is a climate-controlled space with snakes, lizards and frogs. The larger enclosures for mammals feature mountain lions and deer.
The majestic bald eagle at Calm sits tall and is one of the main attractions at the museum.
Calm has many birds of prey including several condors local to Kern County,.
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Clubs and events in Rio Bravo
The Rio Bravo Country Club hosts member events throughout the year that feature food, wine, shopping and singing. Members enjoy Friday night karaoke, wine tastings, crafts markets, trivia nights, whiskey and cigar nights, and holiday parties. Solera at Kern Canyon, too, features over a dozen clubs that allow residents to explore interests, such as bocce, sewing and quilting, bridge and yoga.
Rio Bravo Golf Course was established in 1975 and is a 7,000 yard 18 hole golf course.
The Country Club has newer developments as well as classic one's built in the beginning.
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Shopping at Countryside Village
The closest retail center to Rio Bravo is Countryside Village, off the 178 freeway. With gas pumps out front, the Countryside Market and Restaurants has a convenience store look, but the interior is more like a mini-mall with separate areas and counters for grocery items and prepared foods. The Butcher Box counter packages fresh meats daily. At Smith’s Bakery, locals can pick up cookies, donuts and other treats. The Grill serves everything from burgers to tacos. Other retail stores nearby include Starbucks and Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria, an award-winning restaurant chain specializing in California-style pizza. Also nearby, Tony’s Fire House Grill and Pizza features a full-service bar, video games and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tony's firehouse grill also features a full bald and makes refreshing cocktails mules.
Countryside market has huge breakfast burritos paired with fresh salsa to start the morning.
Tony's Firehouse is the largest restaurant in the area located right off Hwy 178.
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School awards and grades
The schools that serve the neighborhood include Cesar Chavez Elementary, which received a B-plus from Niche and a Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association for its Morning Read Program, which helps students develop their English skills by reading aloud. Paul L. Cato Middle and Foothill High were both rated C-plus schools by Niche.
Cesar Chavez Elementary has a 19:1 student to teacher ratio and located in East Bakersfield.
Foothill High School is located in East Bakersfield and serves 9-12th grades.
Paul L Cato Middle School serves 6th-8th in East Bakersfield.
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To and from Rio Bravo
The neighborhood is about 11 miles from Downtown Bakersfield on the 178 freeway. About 17 miles away, Meadows Field Airport offers direct flights to San Francisco, Denver, Dallas and Phoenix on American Airlines and United. Bakersfield is also a stop on Amtrak’s San Joaquins line.
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Beautiful Bella Vista at Rio Bravo, an inviting community of new homes for sale in Bakersfield, CA! Find the perfect blend of comfort and style with our elegant floorplans, offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an impressive 2,995 sq. ft. of space to live and entertain! Enjoy an informal dining area as well as a large great room and flex area that opens onto a beautiful patio, perfect for a meal
Solera at Kern Canyon - gated 55+ community with resort-style living. This floorplan has a gated front courtyard with sliding door to kitchen - perfect for relaxing and that morning cup of coffee! Homes features 2 bedrooms, plus office/den and 2 full baths. Great room with wood floors, fan and open to dining area & kitchen. Dining room has slide door to covered patio. You will love all the space
This beautiful 2,141 square-foot home, located in the 55+ community of Solara at Kern Canyon, is available for immediate ownership. The spacious open floor plan boasts two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an office area, all freshly painted. The kitchen features stunning granite countertops, while the large master suite with a jetted tub offers comfort and privacy. The home includes modern amenities
Come see this prime, Hidden Lake Condo located in the popular, Rio Bravo of Northeast Bakersfield. This condo and its community enjoys close proximity to the small lake and to other outdoor activities. This part of town also enjoys a bit better air quality due to the slight elevation over other areas of town. This condo community features safe and secure living with the gated aspect of the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,777
Median Age
61
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
45.1%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,589
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,816
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
50.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.8%
% Population in Labor Force
50.8%
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®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
13/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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