Bakersfield, CA · Neighborhood Guide
Riverlakes Ranch
Riverlakes Ranch is a family-friendly northwest Bakersfield neighborhood centered around a scenic lake, offering newer construction homes and a strong sense of community.
$440,000
Median Price
Bakersfield
City
Kern Co.
County
$320,000 – $750,000
Price Range
About the Neighborhood
Living in Riverlakes Ranch
Community Vibe
“Scenic lakefront community with newer homes and strong HOA pride.”
Schools
Norris Elementary
K–5 · Norris SD
Norris Middle School
6–8 · Norris SD
Centennial High School
9–12 · Kern HSD
Parks & Recreation
Riverlakes Ranch Park
Lake accessWalking pathFishingPicnic tablesKern River Parkway Trail
Bike pathRunning trailRiver views
Nearby Shops
- 🏬The Marketplace
- 🛒Albertsons
- 💊Walgreens
- 🍽️In-N-Out Burger
- ☕Dutch Bros Coffee
Market Snapshot
$440,000
Median list price
$320,000 – $750,000
Typical price range
Bakersfield, CA · Kern County
Riverlakes Ranch sits in northwest Bakersfield along the Kern River corridor, built around a man-made lake with waterfront home sites. The neighborhood offers newer construction homes built from the late 1990s through today, with strong HOA maintenance and community events. Families are drawn by the Norris School District, easy freeway access, and proximity to the Marketplace shopping center. Median home prices range from $380,000 to $650,000.
Neighborhood Highlights
- Lakefront home sites
- Newer construction
- Norris School District
- HOA-maintained landscaping
- Near Marketplace shopping
Market Snapshot
Riverlakes Ranch — Right Now
Active Listings
175
Median List
$469,000
Avg Days on Market
77 days
Sold (60d) · 133
$450,000
Stats refresh every 15 minutes from MLS data.
Active Listings in Riverlakes Ranch(6 shown)
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Just Listed$360,000
3901 Courtney Street
$414,995
8604 Winlock
Just Listed$414,995
8604 Winlock Street
Just Listed$849,000
1409 Suffolk Street
Just Listed$465,000
6017 Lakewood Shores Drive
Just Listed$455,900
10014 Mona Lisa Lane
Recent Sales
Sold in Riverlakes Ranch (last 60 days)
| Address | Sold |
|---|---|
| 10717 Rising Sun Drive | $555,000 |
| 12106 Verdelho Avenue | $455,000 |
| 11919 Hannah Denise Avenue | $425,000 |
| 11408 N Presidential Road | $475,000 |
| 5200 Sand Castle Court | $447,500 |
| 12808 Yankton Court | $434,000 |
| 11814 Montague Avenue | $458,000 |
| 12302 Abercromby Drive | $520,000 |
On the Map
Where Riverlakes Ranch is
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Frequently Asked
Common questions about Riverlakes Ranch
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Riverlakes Ranch vs. nearby neighborhoods
Riverlakes Ranch vs.
Seven Oaks
| Median Price | $440,000 | $525,000 |
| Price Range | $320,000 – $750,000 | $400,000 – $1,200,000 |
| Vibe | Family-friendly | Family-friendly |
Riverlakes Ranch vs.
Stockdale
| Median Price | $440,000 | $560,000 |
| Price Range | $320,000 – $750,000 | $380,000 – $2,000,000+ |
| Vibe | Family-friendly | Upscale |
Riverlakes Ranch vs.
Northwest Bakersfield
| Median Price | $440,000 | $395,000 |
| Price Range | $320,000 – $750,000 | $295,000 – $650,000 |
| Vibe | Family-friendly | Growing |
Riverlakes Ranch vs.
Downtown / Oleander
| Median Price | $440,000 | $285,000 |
| Price Range | $320,000 – $750,000 | $175,000 – $550,000 |
| Vibe | Family-friendly | Urban |
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