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Suburban living off Highway 99
Venola is a suburban neighborhood with proximity to highways and late 20th-century residences like duplexes and single-family homes, 7 miles southwest of downtown Bakersfield. “I’d describe it as just calmer and slower paced than the rest of Bakersfield,” says Julissa Menacho of Realty One Group, who has nearly a decade of experience in the area. “You have the highway, but other than that it’s a lot of well-taken care of homes and not a ton of outside noise.” Highway 99 forms the neighborhood’s eastern border, providing quick access to downtown for commuters. Within the neighborhood, houses sit on quiet residential streets. With over 66% of the population owning their homes, neighbors in Venola get to know one another.
Single-family homes from the 1980s
Home styles in Venola vary from multi-unit fourplexes to condos and manufactured homes, but the majority are single-family builds. Ranch-style and tri-level houses from the 1980s and early 90s cost between $220,000 and $495,000 depending on size and condition. “The majority are going to be closer to $400,000, which is on the high end for Bakersfield,” says Menacho. Most homes are brick or stucco Mediterranean-influenced builds with private driveways and multicar garages. Basketball hoops and American flags are often attached above garages. Properties have small front and back yards, often not fenced in. Well-lit sidewalks are shaded by large California oaks and palm trees. There are a few manufactured home parks on the eastern and southern ends of the neighborhood, where properties cost between $40,000 and $230,000 depending on number of bedrooms and community amenities. Condos are priced between $240,000 and $275,000, while multi-unit properties generally cost between $700,000 to $820,000.
Earth-toned stucco and stone siding seen on a home in Venola.
Yard features a flowering tree in the Venola neighborhood.
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Brunch at District Cafe
Locals hit the District Café for weekend brunch. Mimosa towers for the table and large breakfast burritos are customer favorites and diners can sit either on the outdoor patio or inside at large booths with black-and-white photos of Bakersfield on the walls. Camino Real Kitchen & Tequila has a hip vibe, with dim overhead lighting and exposed brick. The Mexican restaurant is known for specialty margaritas and taco platters. K Pocha & Restaurant is a casual, family-owned, and operated Korean restaurant that opened in the summer of 2023. Grocery shoppers have plenty of options with Albertsons, Costco and Walmart locations all along Panama Lane.
Resident enjoys a bike ride in the Venola neighborhood.
Venola residents have access to convenient public transportation.
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Fun at Grissom Park
Just north of the neighborhood is Grissom Park. Locals picnic at the covered tables and cook on the community grills at the park. Others strike up volleyball matches or toss frisbees in the open green space. The smaller Challenger Park is a popular spot for parents to bring their kids, with its covered play areas and climbing walls for children. Residents can work out at In-Shape Family Fitness or practice their golf games at the Ultimate Drive, an interactive driving range with a full bar.
A bird’s eye view of the Roy W. Loudon Elementary School campus in Bakersfield.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School in Bakersfield offers students the latest curriculum.
West High School in Bakersfield offers a variety of athletic programs.
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Learning at Ridgeview High
Kids in Venola may attend Roy W. Loudon Elementary School, which holds a C-plus rating on Niche and is a part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Fred L. Thompson Junior High School has a C ranking and an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Teens may attend Ridgeview High School, part of the Kern High School District. Ridgeview High earns a B Niche grade and was named a Standout Public High School by the service.
Play a pick-up game of basketball at Challenger Park in Bakersfield.
Kids love the playground at Challenger Park in Bakersfield.
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Heat and air concerns across Bakersfield
Like much of Bakersfield, Venola experiences extreme heat. Temperatures regularly top out at over 100 degrees in the summer. Poor air quality is also an issue because of Bakersfield’s agriculture and oil industries.
Vida Eatery in Venola features outdoor seating to enjoy the California weather.
Albertons provides fresh groceries and produce to Venola residents.
Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes at El Taco Loco in Venola.
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Riding Golden Empire Transit buses
Highway 99 borders the neighborhood and gives locals access to downtown Bakersfield 7 miles away or Meadows Field Airport 12 miles north. Traffic noise can be an issue for some residents. For local transportation, Golden Empire Transit has several bus stops in the neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Venola
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Venola Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Venola, Bakersfield sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Venola, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $366,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Ernesto Osuna
D Best Realty, Inc.
(844) 528-7679
$825,000
4,459 Sq Ft
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