Central America meets California in this Bakersfield suburb. Located just 15 minutes south of the city, South Panama Lane is a small neighborhood that boasts a vibrant community rooted in a selection of ethnic locales that celebrate its Latin heritage. Centered around Panama Lane, the neighborhood features an eclectic mix of stores, food trucks and residential areas.
The L-shaped residences of South Panama Lane are framed with small yet verdant front lawns and sunny sidewalks. Traditional styles are scattered between the Mediterranean-influenced homes in this neighborhood, with two-car garages and three-bedroom layouts most common. “Most of the homes date back to the 60s, 70s and 80s, though there are pockets of new construction with bigger homes,” says local Realtor Shanti Brinsfield of Watson Realty. Newer construction features more modern Tuscan styles, though the stucco exteriors and terracotta tiled roofs maintain the classic Spanish Revival look. The median price for real estate here is $366,000 and typically ranges between $145,000 for a smaller single-story cottage and $425,000 for a five-bedroom California ranch spanning over 2,000 square feet.
Kids in South Panama Lane may start their academic journey at Rafaello Palla Elementary School, which earns a B-minus overall grade from Niche, before advancing to B-graded Leon H Ollivier Middle School. Golden Valley High School also receives a B and is ranked seventh on Niche’s Standout High Schools in the Bakersfield area. Golden Valley students can enroll in concurrent enrollment courses at Bakersfield College for subjects like psychology and history, as well as dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses that grant college credit.
Nearby Stiern Park and Rexland Acres Park provide an outdoor haven for kids and adults alike. Playdates take place at the playgrounds, people walk their dogs along the paved paths, and locals take in the distant mountain views of the Sequoia National Forest from the park's picnic tables and benches. For a change in scenery, residents can head to national parks like the Sequoia National Forest and the Los Padres National Forest, or they can reach the shores of the Pacific in 2 hours' time.
South Panama Lane offers a diverse range of ethnic dining and shopping opportunities that highlight the area's Latin heritage. Residents get a taste of the local flavor at local staples like Mariscos Las Caqualitas, a Mexican seafood restaurant that serves colorful platters and delectable tacos. Vallarta Supermarkets provides local specialty delicacies and fresh produce along with other household and grocery needs. “You have your basics, grocery stores and Hispanic markets very close,” Brinsfield says. “And if residents want to go clothes shopping, they go to the Valley Plaza, River Walk or Rosedale Shopping Center.”
Proximity to historic Golden State Highway 99 is a huge benefit for South Panama Lane residents, connecting them to Downtown Bakersfield in under 15 minutes. “It’s close to the freeway, and people have easy access,” Brinsfield notes. Several bus stops are scattered along Panama Lane, providing easy access to public transportation for commuters. Travelers may also catch domestic flights from Meadow Field Airport, just a few miles north of Downtown Bakersfield.
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
574 Total Sales
1 in South Panama Lane
$340,000 Price
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
584 Total Sales
4 in South Panama Lane
$220K - $315K Price Range
Jeanne Radsick
Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co
(661) 218-1676
118 Total Sales
1 in South Panama Lane
$305,000 Price
Miguel A. Hernandez
Diamond Realty Group
(661) 370-2820
231 Total Sales
3 in South Panama Lane
$325K - $414K Price Range
Judy Miller
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
(661) 387-3583
135 Total Sales
1 in South Panama Lane
$319,900 Price
Rebecca Guardado
LPT Realty, Inc.
(661) 748-0920
128 Total Sales
3 in South Panama Lane
$328K - $422K Price Range
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
On average, homes in South Panama Lane, Bakersfield sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Panama Lane, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Bike Score®
Walk Score®
Transit 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.
Bakersfield suburb boasting convenience to Highway 99
Revitalizing suburb with new construction in Southeast Bakersfield
Southeastern residential corner offers easy getting's around, brand new schools
Rural and suburban mix just 20 minutes south of Bakersfield
A convenient suburban setting close to the highway and stores
Undergoing revitalization with DIY landscaping and an easy commute