Is Bakersfield, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since Last Month
Since last month, Bakersfield has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Bakersfield, CA
How much do homes in Bakersfield, CA cost?
Median Sold Price
$372,500
$225/sqft
Based on all homes sold in March 2024.
Difference Since Last Month
Summary: The median home sold price in Bakersfield was $372,500 in March 2024, down 0.7% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $225.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $115K | - | N/A |
2 Bedrooms | $225K | $230K | +2.2% |
3 Bedrooms | $360K | $329.9K | -8.4% |
4 Bedrooms | $510K | $415K | -18.6% |
5+ Bedrooms | $612.4K | $730K | +19.2% |
Summary: Bakersfield housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 18.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 19.2%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
Bakersfield | $374.9K | $372.5K | -0.7% |
Rosedale | $462.5K | $417.5K | -9.7% |
Housing Supply in Bakersfield, CA
How many homes are available in Bakersfield, CA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
254 | 287 | +13.0% |
Summary: The Bakersfield real estate market had 287 homes for sale in March 2024, a 13.0% increase compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 2 | 1 | -50.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 29 | 34 | +17.2% |
3 Bedrooms | 117 | 137 | +17.1% |
4 Bedrooms | 78 | 86 | +10.3% |
5+ Bedrooms | 28 | 29 | +3.6% |
Summary: The Bakersfield housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 17.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.6%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
62 | 62 | 0.0% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
16 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
23 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 62 homes were sold or pending in Bakersfield in March 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 62 sold homes, 37% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 37% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Bakersfield, CA
How long does it take to sell a home in Bakersfield, CA?
Average Sale Time
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
44 Days | 36 Days | -18.7% |
Summary: Homes in Bakersfield had an average of 36 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 18.7% compared to last month.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
35 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 62 homes were sold in Bakersfield; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.