South Wible Orchard
A quiet suburb of variety
South Wible Orchard begins to the north along White Lane and extends east in a segmented grid from its western barrier of U.S. Highway 99. The slow suburban streets of the neighborhood lead to row after row of 1980s-era ranch styles, Craftsmans and cottages that come in various designs, most often implementing the charms and facets of midcentury, modern traditional or Spanish Colonial Revival. Yard spaces range from small to modest, often with a driveway leading to one or more garage doors. These all tend to sell for a price range of $270,000 to $360,000, making South Wible Orchard one of the less-pricey areas of Bakersfield.
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Big box retail and thai food
The neighborhood is largely residential, meaning most shopping and dining happens on major boundary streets or outside of the area. Reaching eateries and shops in downtown Bakersfield is fairly simple, with two direct access points to Highway 99, which also cuts down drive time to the local Walmart Supercenter, Lowe's Home Improvement or Vallarta Supermarket, all located in the neighborhood's southwest corner. And with neighborhood restaurants like Ocha Thai, weeknights can mean everything from TV dinners to authentic curry chicken.
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A Fair way to spend the day
Most large events take place outside of South Wible Orchard, though still pretty close. The Kern County Fair—one of the city's largest annual events—takes place only 2 miles north of White Lane.College-like high school campus
Neighborhood students are afforded several schools directly in or immediately outside of their neighborhood. Most young students begin at either W. A. Kendricks Elementary or Palla Rafaella Elementary. The latter school earns a B-minus grade from Niche, while Kendricks receives a B-plus rating. Greenfield Middle comes next for most students, earning a C-plus score from Niche and offers afterschool enrichment programs. Some students will then finish at Golden Valley High, which gets a B rating from Niche. But others might instead attend Del Oro High School, which opened in 2023 and thus does not yet have adequate public data on its performance. However, the school offers a unique physical environment for learning that seeks to imitate a college campus for high schoolers.
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Rec sports at Rexland
There is only one park in South Wible Orchard, Stierra Park. It offers local youths a shaded jungle gym to climb on during even the hottest summer days. Less than a mile west of the neighborhood, Rexland Acres Park offers a space for recreational sports like basketball and hard surface tennis.Immediate itinerary
Highway 99 cuts down on commute times into downtown, which is only about 4 miles away but would otherwise require sitting at many traffic lights. The highway can even be taken all the way to Meadows Field Airport when leaving on business or pleasure. Those who rely on public transportation for their commute or errands are afforded bus routes on most through-roads, which can be taken into downtown.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jessica Lane
Jessica Lane
Responds QuicklyEquity Union
(661) 593-4010
68 Total Sales
1 in South Wible Orchard
$325,000 Price
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Stephanie Paige
Stephanie Paige
H S B Realty
(747) 210-0239
35 Total Sales
1 in South Wible Orchard
$250,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
571 Total Sales
1 in South Wible Orchard
$232,000 Price
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Eric Van Denk
Eric Van Denk
Central Valley Property Advisors
(661) 218-1053
247 Total Sales
1 in South Wible Orchard
$335,000 Price
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Eric Mora
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
586 Total Sales
17 in South Wible Orchard
$80K - $380K Price Range
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Nathanael Harbison
Nathanael Harbison
Compass
(818) 495-8373
185 Total Sales
1 in South Wible Orchard
$290,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Stiern Park
Wilson Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Planz Park
Granite Pointe Park
Challenger Park
Rexland Acres Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Wible Orchard | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Wible Orchard Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Wible Orchard, Bakersfield sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Wible Orchard, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $299,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,000
Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$249,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
104
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,941
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,347
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,737
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,300 - $1,650 per month
- Serena Vista Apartments LLC
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 709+ Sq Ft
- 1000 Pacheco Rd
- Bakersfield, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
20,067
Median Age
30
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,290
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
62.3%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
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®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Revitalizing suburb with new construction in Southeast Bakersfield
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Undergoing revitalization with DIY landscaping and an easy commute
South Panama Lane
Latin-rooted suburban community 15 minutes from Bakersfield
Berkshire Farm
Bakersfield suburb boasting convenience to Highway 99
Stone Meadows
A convenient suburban setting close to the highway and stores
Venola
Southwest Bakersfield suburb near downtown district and major highways
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