Bakersfield, CA · Neighborhood Guide

Downtown / Oleander

Downtown Bakersfield and the Oleander district offer walkable urban living, historic homes, arts venues, and some of the city's most affordable real estate — ideal for professionals and investors.

$285,000

Median Price

Bakersfield

City

Kern Co.

County

$175,000 – $550,000

Price Range

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Aerial view of Downtown Bakersfield and Oleander district

About the Neighborhood

Living in Downtown / Oleander

Community Vibe

“Walkable urban character with historic charm, arts venues, and investor upside.”

UrbanWalkableHistoricArts & cultureInvestor-friendly

Schools

Jefferson Elementary
K–5 · BCSD
Bakersfield High School
9–12 · KUHSD
Bakersfield College
9–12 · Community College

Parks & Recreation

Mill Creek Park
Walking pathWater featureDowntown access
Centennial Garden Area
Events venueOpen plazas

Nearby Shops

🛒Grocery Outlet
💊Rite Aid
🍽️Lengthwise Brewery
🍽️Wool Growers Restaurant
☕Dagny's Coffee

Market Snapshot

$285,000

Median list price

$175,000 – $550,000

Typical price range

Bakersfield, CA · Kern County

Downtown Bakersfield centers on the 18th and 19th Street corridors, home to the Fox Theater, local restaurants, breweries, and the Kern County government campus. Adjacent Oleander is a historic residential neighborhood with craftsman bungalows and early 20th-century homes on tree-lined streets. Together they attract buyers seeking walkability and urban character uncommon in the broader Bakersfield market. Investors find value in historic conversions and small multi-family properties at accessible price points.