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Sagepointe

Sagepointe

Suburban Neighborhood in Bakersfield, California

Kern County 93309

$362,516 Average Value
$232 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

A variety of housing options in southwest Bakersfield

Situated roughly 7 miles from downtown Bakersfield, Sagepointe is a southwest Bakersfield suburb with a variety of housing options, near restaurants and shopping. “Sagepointe is a great entry point for first-time buyers to purchase a home in southwest Bakersfield,” says William Gordon, who’s sold homes here since 2007 and is the team lead of the Gordon Team at Watson Realty. “You’re also going to find a lot of rental properties and investor-owned properties.” The Golden State Highway is about 2 miles away and provides convenient access to downtown. Proximity to the Valley Plaza Mall, grocery stores and popular local restaurants mean that homes here don’t stay on the market long.

The homes of Sagepointe are a short distance from parks and restaurants.
The homes of Sagepointe are a short distance from parks and restaurants.
A large sign welcomes visitors to the Sagepointe neighborhood.
A large sign welcomes visitors to the Sagepointe neighborhood.
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Ranch-style homes, condos and rentals

Sagepointe’s mid-1970s ranch-style homes sit along sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs, their manicured lawns dotted with palm trees and boxwood shrubs. Most have front-facing, attached two-car garages and paved driveways, and backyards often have pools for cooling off during Bakersfield’s hot summers. Prices range from $250,000 to $450,000, depending on renovations. Two- and three-bedroom condos range from $150,000 to $250,000, plus monthly homeowners association fees between $50 and $310 that cover shared amenities. Multifamily properties can cost between $650,000 and $750,000; many of these are leased out to renters. Low-rise apartment complexes can be found along Ming Avenue.

Homes in the Sagepointe neighborhood have manicured yards.
Homes in the Sagepointe neighborhood have manicured yards.
Elevated view of Sagepointe shows the vast residential properties.
Elevated view of Sagepointe shows the vast residential properties.
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We the People at West High

Local kids can start school at Charles H. Castle Elementary and then attend O.J. Actis Junior High; both earn a C-plus from Niche and are within walking distance of most homes. At the B-minus-rated West High, kids can join 30 clubs, including the Treble Makers, the Robotics Club and the Vegetarian Club. They can also join several academic teams, including We the People, where students compete as constitutional experts in simulated congressional hearings.

Public transportation is close by in the Sagepointe neighborhood.
Public transportation is close by in the Sagepointe neighborhood.

About 2 miles from the Golden State Highway

The Golden State Highway is around 2 miles away, leading roughly 7 miles to downtown Bakersfield. The Golden Empire Transit bus stops in the neighborhood, and bike lanes and sidewalks make the area friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. Dignity Health’s Mercy Hospital Southwest is around 4 miles away, and Meadows Field Airport is an 11-mile trip.

Lit baseball fields at Patriots Park

While there aren’t any neighborhood parks here, several nearby green spaces offer ways for residents to get outside. At the 4-acre Castle Park, kids can climb the playground’s rock wall and run around the grassy field. The 20-acre Patriots Park nearby also has a playground, as well as lighted baseball fields and basketball courts. More sports fields can be found at Sportsplex Bakersfield, which hosts soccer leagues for all ages and has programs for tennis and pickleball. The Southwest Branch Library is just over a mile away; in addition to a variety of books and media available to check out, the library hosts programs like crafts classes and board game meetups.

Pickleball gets pretty competitive with these Sagepointe friends.
Pickleball gets pretty competitive with these Sagepointe friends.
Sagepointe children love playing on the Castle Park equipment.
Sagepointe children love playing on the Castle Park equipment.
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Latin American fusion at Buena Vida Tapas Lounge

Several local restaurants, national chains and shopping centers are nearby. Gordon recommends Buena Vida Tapas Lounge, a chic hangout known for its Latin American fusion dishes and cocktails. “It’s not the typical Mexican food restaurant,” he says. “They have ceviche, really saucy mole and grilled octopus. It feels like you're going on a vacation in Cancún.” Salty’s BBQ & Catering is a southwest Bakersfield staple that was featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” For dessert, Sweet Surrender bakery serves a variety of sweet treats; their cakes have been featured in Oprah Magazine and Food Network’s “Best Thing I Ever Ate.” At the Valley Plaza Mall, locals can browse over 150 stores, including Macy’s and Old Navy. Nearby grocery stores include Foodmaxx and Grocery Outlet.

Lorene's is a popular restaurant and coffee shop in the Sagepointe neighborhood.
Lorene's is a popular restaurant and coffee shop in the Sagepointe neighborhood.
Salty's BBQ and Catering is a great place for Sagepointe friends to meet for lunch.
Salty's BBQ and Catering is a great place for Sagepointe friends to meet for lunch.
Stop by Buena Vida Topas Lounge in Sagepointe for a special Margarita.
Stop by Buena Vida Topas Lounge in Sagepointe for a special Margarita.
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The annual CSUB Spring BBQ at the Icardo Center

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), just over 2 miles away, hosts several annual events that are open to the whole community. Held each May at the Icardo Center since 1975, the CSUB Spring BBQ raises money for the school’s NCAA Division I athletics department; locals come out to enjoy barbecued meats and traditional cookout sides, plus an evening of live music.

High levels of air pollution

The American Lung Association frequently recognizes Bakersfield as having the highest annual particle air pollution of any city in the United States. The city is located at the south end of the San Joaquin Valley, and air pollution from Sacramento and the Bay Area can become trapped here by the surrounding mountains. Residents can monitor local air quality on the IQAir AirVisual App.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Meadows Field

20 min drive

Bus

Wilson & Westholme

Bus

Wilson & Courtleigh

Bus

New Stine & Ming

Bus

Wilson & Bladen

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Sagepointe US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$375,000
Median Single Family Price
$409,950
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$165,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Months of Supply
4.20
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
519
Median Year Built
1975
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,644
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
4,439
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
923
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,075
Median Age
32
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,737

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.5%
College Graduates
10.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

33 / 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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NEIGHBORHOOD
Sagepointe
William Gordon
Watson Realty
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