West Pioneer Dr
Ranch-style homes and duplexes
Homes in West Pioneer Drive are clustered on gridded streets with wide sidewalks, making it easy to walk to school, parks or neighbors’ homes. Most properties are single-family residences from the 1950s with stucco facades, private driveways and single-car garages. These ranch-style builds are on large lots with either grass or dry dirt front and back lawns surrounded by chain-link fences. Prices are typically between $180,000 and $400,000 depending on the size and condition of the home, while some renovation-ready houses are in the $78,000 to $150,000 range. A few manufactured homes sit within the neighborhood, costing between $50,000 and $140,000, while duplexes typically cost between $280,000 to $400,000. Homes in the area are at risk of wildfires, so neighbors are advised to keep their yards clear of debris.
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Playing at Pioneer Park
Locals head to Pioneer Park, which is within walking distance from many homes, for fun. Residents shoot hoops on the basketball courts and play pick-up soccer matches on the open fields. The playground has a splash pad for cooling off in the summer, multiple paved walking paths and a lighted baseball field for baseball and softball games after the sun goes down. Shaded tables and grills make Potomac Park a popular picnic spot. The Planet Fitness off Fairfax Road provides locals a place to work out.Dining at Con Azucar Cafe
Grocery shopping is easy for locals; a pair of Vallarta Supermarkets locations sit along Niles Street. Foodmaxx and Dollar Mart are also neighborhood shopping options. Italian favorites and arcade games are a major reason locals flock to King Leo’s Pizza. Diners can order pizzas or calzones while kids play pinball and skee-ball. Con Azucar Café is a coffee shop with bright pink chairs and lively floral designs on the walls and ceilings. The café has a menu full of coffees, along with pastries, avocado toast and other breakfast staples. Birrieria Guadalajara serves Mexican classics like tacos al pastor and slow-roasted beef stew.
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Air quality getting better
Like all Bakersfield neighborhoods, West Pioneer Drive deals with extreme heat in the summer with daily temperatures regularly reaching over 100 degrees. Because of Bakersfield’s location downwind from Fresno and Sacramento, and the city’s agricultural background, air quality is well below average but consistently improving. “When I was a kid, we’d have fog delays at school because the air was so bad it was dangerous to drive, and we loved it,” says William Gordon of the Gordon Team, a Bakersfield native and 15-year real estate veteran. “Those days are gone, and kids today have no idea what a fog delay is.”Foothill High has Agricultural Business courses
Kids in West Pioneer Drive attend the Bakersfield Elementary School District, beginning at Pioneer Drive Elementary School, which has a C-minus rating on Niche. Next is Sierra Middle School, rated D-plus The school is located off Oswell Street, and many students can walk to campus. Teens attend Foothill High School, part of the Kern High School District. Foothill High has a C ranking and is known for its Career Technical Education Academy, which prepares kids for careers in agricultural business after graduation.
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Riding Golden Empire Transit buses
Golden Empire Transit buses stop in seven spots across West Pioneer Drive, linking the area to other parts of Bakersfield. Highway 58 takes residents 8 miles west to downtown, while Interstate 5 leads 120 miles south to Los Angeles. Locals can drive 15 miles northwest to Meadows Field Airport for flights to Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and San Francisco.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Diane White
Diane White
Watson Realty
(661) 387-3704
58 Total Sales
1 in West Pioneer Dr
$217,000 Price
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William Gordon
William Gordon
Watson Realty
(805) 918-8011
571 Total Sales
3 in West Pioneer Dr
$58K - $300K Price Range
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Eric Mora
Eric Mora
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 535-1530
586 Total Sales
16 in West Pioneer Dr
$159K - $329K Price Range
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David Madrigal
David Madrigal
Solutions Realty, Inc.
(661) 535-0270
45 Total Sales
2 in West Pioneer Dr
$90K - $260K Price Range
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Paris Davis
Paris Davis
The Davis Group Real Estate, Inc.
(661) 426-8388
93 Total Sales
1 in West Pioneer Dr
$245,000 Price
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Rhonda Anderson
Rhonda Anderson
Miramar International Calloway
(661) 404-7273
24 Total Sales
1 in West Pioneer Dr
$244,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Park
Virginia Avenue County Park
Pioneer Park
Jefferson Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Pioneer Dr | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Pioneer Dr Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Pioneer Dr, Bakersfield sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Pioneer Dr, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $390,500, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$390,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$499,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$428,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
141
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,170
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,120
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,357
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
17,413
Median Age
29
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,592
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,377
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
59.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
55%
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®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 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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