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Rising out of the oil fields
Located in a county where one in seven workers is employed by or tied to the oil and natural gas industry, South San Lauren sits on the edge of it all. With oil refineries, pipeline companies, machine works and other industrial businesses to the south and east, this small neighborhood is an island of green suburbia. “This is a community built during the housing boom of the early 2000s,” says Shanti Brinsfield, a Realtor with Watson Realty who has 21 years of experience selling homes in Bakersfield. “Land was hard to come by, especially in the Northwest part of Bakersfield. So builders transformed part of this commercial area into the nice neighborhood it is today.”
Suburban oasis
Spanish-style homes accented by palm trees and tile roofs line the streets of South San Lauren. Built-in two- and three-car garages with wide enough driveways to handle RV parking look out to suburban sidewalks with the occasional parked car. Backyards are private, fenced off and large enough for a swimming pool. And the lawns are a brilliant shade of green. Home prices range from $300,000 to $450,000, and the cost of living is often offset by solar panels — many homes in Bakersfield have them — or assumable lower-interest-rate FHA loans if the seller already has one.
A ranch style home with red tile roof near Via Fontenelle Drive in South San Lauren.
A home under palm trees at Via Fontenelle Drive in South San Lauren.
A row of ranch style homes with attached garages in South San Lauren.
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Bakersfield transit resources
The 82 and 84 city buses travel along Rosedale Highway about 2 miles south, and the 99 freeway is about the same distance to the west. Meadows Field Airport is 6 miles to the north, and the Bakersfield train station, where Amtrak stops, is less than 5 miles southeast.
In and out food and more
The Shops at the Promenade along Rosedale Highway features a Target, a Walmart Supercenter and a Vallarta supermarket. A Lowe’s is nearby, and so is In-N-Out Burger, a classic hamburger chain that promises no heat lamps, freezers or microwaves are used to deliver the freshest meals to customers. Raising Cane’s, a fast-food chain specializing in chicken fingers and crinkle-cut fries, is on Coffee Road, and just up the street is Buffalo Wild Wings, which offers 26 signature sauces and dry rubs.
Enjoy fast food at the In-N-Out Burger in South San Lauren.
The Buffalo Wild Wings is a chicken wings restaurant in South San Lauren.
The Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a fast-food chain in South San Lauren.
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Walkable San Lauren Park
San Lauren Park, the neighborhood’s main recreational area, is only a block or two from most homes and features basketball courts, a children’s playground and a water play area. “I love taking my son here to use on the toddler play equipment,” says Michael McCracken, broker/owner of Michael McCracken and Associates, who has been buying and selling real estate in Bakersfield for 18 years. “The park has a wonderful dog park and run. The small Frisbee golf course is fun, too.” Emerald Park, the next closest, is larger, with a multi-purpose field, a large playground, and a picnic shelter for gatherings.
The Krebs Dog Park in South San Lauren.
The San Lauren Park in South San Lauren.
The playground of the San Lauren Park in South San Lauren.
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Raising the average
The schools that serve South San Lauren received some lower-than-average marks. San Lauren Elementary scored a C-minus from Niche. Beardsley Junior High received a D-plus, mainly for its poor academic performance, yet Beardsley engages students in other ways through elective courses in art, band, robotics and journalism. Vista West Continuation High, a C school, helps interested students get a head start on their future through classes in business and finance or building and construction trades.
The entrance of the San Lauren Elementary School in South San Lauren.
The Vista West High School in South San Lauren.
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Camps for kids
The North of the River Recreation and Park District hosts several events throughout the year for children, including a skateboard camp for kids aged six to 15 held at North Beardsley Skatepark near Beardsley Junior High School.
Pipelines under Mohawk
Oil pumps and pipelines are a common sight in South San Lauren — about 70% of California’s oil and almost all of its natural gas is produced within Kern County. Much of that industry is located north of the Kern River. In fact, a pipeline crosses under Mohawk Street within feet of the South San Lauren subdivision.
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Parks in this Area
Olive Park West
RiverLakes Ranch Community Park
Emerald Cove Park
San Lauren Park
Olive Park East
North Beardsley Park
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
13 min drive
Bus
Rosedale & Fruitvale
Bus
Coffee & Downing
Bus
Rosedale & Patton
South San Lauren Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South San Lauren, Bakersfield sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South San Lauren, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $844,900.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,500
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,610
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,668
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
24.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
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®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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