Riverlakes
$446,529
Average Value
Spanish Revival homes shaded by palm trees
People can choose between one-story homes with brick exteriors and gable roofs and two-story Spanish Revival homes. Smaller properties are priced between $350,000 and $500,000, while larger ones range from $400,000 to $550,000. “It’s an older neighborhood; The newest homes were built in the early 2000s,” says Erik Van Denk, a Realtor with Central Valley Property Advisors who’s worked in the area for nearly two decades. The neighborhood has suburban features such as wide sidewalks shaded by palm trees and manicured front lawns resembling golf courses. Properties have decent-sized driveways that can fit two vehicles and one-car garages.
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Studying at highly-ranked Centennial High School
The Norris Elementary School District, graded B from Niche and the Kern High School District, graded B-plus, serve Riverlakes students. They can attend William B. Bimat Elementary School before advancing to Norris Middle School, which has an annual Fall Festival dance. Both schools earned a B-plus from Niche. Kids may move on to Centennial High School, which received an A-minus and is ranked No. 4 among Bakersfield's best public high schools. Mitchell says it also has a notable robotics club. “People around Bakersfield choose their homes based on the high school district, even though they are all good schools,” she says. “Centennial specifically is known for its robotics program.” California State University, Bakersfield, is 4 miles south. Riverlakes has no private schools, but RiverLakes Community Church is the local place of worship, with Sermons for specific age groups.
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Spending the day at Riverlakes Ranch Park
The public can access Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course, which has an 18-hole layout and is also a popular wedding destination. Riverlakes Ranch Park has a playground, pavilions, basketball courts and paved trails. People visit the park on Saturdays throughout the year for the farmers market. The park's next-door neighbor is Riverlakes Ranch Community Center, a hub for organized sports practices and games. In-shape Family Fitness is a local gym with two locations nearby. People can fish, kayak or boat Riverlake, which stretches 17 acres. Riverlakes Pool is the neighborhood spot during the summer.
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Running errands at the Plaza at Riverlakes
People can choose between many shopping centers nearby, like the Plaza At Riverlakes, next to the local golf course. It includes a Save Mart, a Walgreens and the Old River Grill at Riverlakes, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vons and WinCo Foods are two other supermarkets right outside the neighborhood's southeast corner, on Coffee Road. RiverLakes Galleria is 2 miles away. It houses a Walmart, Petsmart and Habit Burger & Grill, a fast food chain that sells sandwiches, salads and, of course, burgers and fries. For those who live in the neighborhood’s northeast corner, River Run Plaza has an Albertson’s supermarket, a Rite Aid and Rancho Grande, a small Mexican spot.
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Commuting on Coffee Road
People start their mornings on Coffee Road, which leads to Rosedale Highway, helping commuters reach downtown Bakersfield. Kern Transit provides public bus stops throughout the neighborhood. For long-distance travel, the Meadow Fields Airport is 5 miles north. Adventist Health Bakersfield is 6 miles away.Air pollution in Bakersfield
Bakersfield’s air quality is polluted because of its geography. It’s positioned in a valley near the mountains, which traps polluted air. Also, since it’s surrounded by a heavy farming area, dust tends to get trapped in the air. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has programs like Park and Ride, which encourage developers to build commuter lots and decrease vehicle usage.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Judy Miller
Judy Miller
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
(661) 387-3583
137 Total Sales
1 in Riverlakes
$288,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
571 Total Sales
1 in Riverlakes
$415,000 Price
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Valerie Driesen
Valerie Driesen
Jeff Jackson & Associates
(661) 384-8524
99 Total Sales
6 in Riverlakes
$330K - $425K Price Range
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Michael Dunn
Michael Dunn
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty, Inc.
(661) 246-4708
119 Total Sales
1 in Riverlakes
$415,000 Price
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Ken Austin
Ken Austin
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Tehachapi
(661) 490-9276
74 Total Sales
2 in Riverlakes
$316K - $369K Price Range
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Kyle McMahan
KM
Kyle McMahan
Responds QuicklyBrimhall Realty
(661) 387-2095
26 Total Sales
2 in Riverlakes
$317K - $380K 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
Coffee Rd Dog Park
Kroll Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Olive Park West
RiverLakes Ranch Community Park
Olive Park East
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riverlakes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
784
Median Year Built
1998
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,763
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,750 - $2,365 per month
- The Retreat at Riverlakes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 789+ Sq Ft
- 5601 Coffee Rd
- Bakersfield, CA
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$1,670 - $2,225 per month
- Breakwater Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 761+ Sq Ft
- 3900 Riverlakes Dr
- Bakersfield, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,231
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,121
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,932
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.4%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
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®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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Suburb near Northwest Promenade shops and highly rated schools
San Trope
Gated communities around the Links at RiverLakes Ranch golf course
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