1214 Thunderbird St, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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OFF MARKET

1214 Thunderbird St
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Kern City
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 742 sqft

$136,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $903/mo*

$136,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $903/mo*
1 Bed
1 Bath
742 sqft

Local Information

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Description

FOR RENT in Kern City (55+ community)
Looking for peace, convenience, and community? This cozy 1 bed, 1 bath condo under 800 sq ft is available now in one of Bakersfield's top 55+ neighborhoods.

Access to clubhouse, pool, & golf
Clean, quiet streets
Minutes to shopping, restaurants & medical
Active community with events & classes
Appliances included
Perfect for anyone 55+ looking for low-maintenance living in a great location.

Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
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Renter is responsible for water,electricity and gas. Owner pays for trash.
No smoking allowed inside the unit. Outdoor smoking permitted in designated areas only.
Minimum 6 month lease.
Rent is due on the 1st of each month. A $50 late fee applies after the 5th.
All maintenance issues must be reported in writing within 24 hours of discovery.
Guests may not stay longer than 7 consecutive days or 14 days in a month without written approval.
Unit must be returned in clean condition. A $150 cleaning fee will be deducted if not.
No major alterations (painting, fixtures, etc.) without written landlord approval.
Early lease termination requires 30-day notice and a fee equal to one month's rent unless otherwise agreed upon.
2 car garage
1214 Thunderbird St, Bakersfield, CA 93309 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 742 sqft apartment in Kern City. It last sold for $135,000 on Apr 4, 2025 (12,173% above the $1,100 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 18, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $136,200, with a rent estimate of $1,270/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Attached Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1214 Thunderbird St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 MonthAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Building

Community rooms
Fitness Center

Additional Information

Clubhouse

Price History for 1214 Thunderbird St

DatePriceEventSource
08/18/2025$1,100ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/06/2025$1,100Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/04/2025$135,000Sold
N/A
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
01/29/2020$134,900Sold
Bakersfield AOR #21913424
12/11/2019$140,000Listed For SaleN/A
08/13/2019$80,000Sold
N/A
09/19/2013$80,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/22/2013$80,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/30/2013$84,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/19/2013$89,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/06/2008$80,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Bakersfield

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$397K
$3.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$4
MoM
Available listings
1421
10
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,873
Assessment$131,231
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1214 Thunderbird St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1.10
Apartment
$158,000
06/12/26
2
1
792
1.15
Apartment
$105,000
08/22/25
2
1.5
1,024
0.94
Apartment
$625,000
11/26/25
2
1
3,113
1.45
Apartment
$249,000
10/28/25
3
1
1,048
1.35
Apartment
$1,200
09/01/25
2
1
900
1.64
Apartment
$215,000
07/01/26
2
1.5
1,122
0.80
Multi-Family Home
$625,000
05/05/26
2
1
3,696
1.34
Apartment
$1,450
03/25/26
2
1
3,069
2.01
Apartment
$730,000
07/21/25
2
2
900
2.60
Apartment
$537,500
04/28/26
2
1
870
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Kern City

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 19 % Say there are community events

  • 17 % Say kids play outside

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Bowler70
    "We have some things for seniors to get interested in at our club house. They have a library for the seniors and other events there for them."
  • Dlbrown261
    "Many community events including weekly water aerobics classes at the pool, weekly crafting classes and wood shop and monthly dinners."
  • Trulia User
    "There’s a club house that includes a library where you can read or get involved with other neighbors on doing things like putting together puzzles and other things."
  • Coliebunny69
    "It’s close to grocery stores and pharmacies it’s kinda right in the middle of bakersfield but it’s a 55+ community."
  • Rebecca
    "A good portion of it so professionals some of retired and some of us continue to work I love it because the streets are clean there’s good lighting and it’s centrally located or where I work. The neighbors are kind and loving"
  • Csubsinger
    "I've lived in the Westholme area connected to kern city for 6 years. very peaceful and friendly area"
  • Rebecca
    "I want to for five years I rent Beautiful home and I couldn’t ask for anything more it’s a wonderful place to live. Kern City in Bakersfield California is a community built in 1962 for seniors 55 years and older it’s beautiful here how’s the golf course that runs through the whole area it’s absolutely a wonderful place to live and I love it here The wild animals are these little kit foxes in there so sweet I can’t touch them that there it just makes you feel like you’re at Tehachapi or somewhere like that The mountains I can look out my window and it says if I’m at the coast it’s really a beautiful area and I have wonderful neighbors"
  • Rebecca
    "One of the things I really like about living here is The police will come out when you need them immediately, ambulance I personally did not need the services but I have friends that lived here and they were very well taken care of and watched out for I feel safe in this neighborhood and I love the fact that each month we get a little newspaper about the city and what’s going on it’s a wonderful place and I have really nice neighbors and everyone started watches out for one another so it’s like something that was when my parents grew up it’s a really wonderful place to live"

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