Is a car needed in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Does Avalon, Bakersfield, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Avalon, Bakersfield, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Avalon, Bakersfield, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Avalon, Bakersfield, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say it's quiet

Are the streets well-lit in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say streets are well-lit

Are neighbors friendly in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Avalon, Bakersfield, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Avalon, Bakersfield, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Avalon, Bakersfield, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 16% of users say there are community events

What is 12205 Ruby River Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA is $394,300 .

What is the price history for 12205 Ruby River Dr?

12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $315,000 in September 2022.

Is Bakersfield a buyer's or seller's market?

Bakersfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Bakersfield?

The median sale price in Bakersfield is $401K. That is up $2.67K from the prior month.

Does 12205 Ruby River Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.

Does 12205 Ruby River Dr have a pool?

Yes, 12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA has a pool.

12205 Ruby River Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312

OFF MARKET

$394,300

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,986 sqft

12205 Ruby River Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312

Avalon

Est. Refi. Payment $2,614/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 15, 2022 for $315,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$394K

Since last month

$1K (+0.3%)

Since last year

$600 (+0.2%)

Since last sale

$80K (+25.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +51% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$395K
August 2026	$394K
July 2026	$391K
June 2026	$396K
May 2026	$395K
April 2026	$399K
March 2026	$402K
February 2026	$396K
January 2026	$394K
2025
December 2025	$391K
November 2025	$396K
October 2025	$396K
September 2025	$395K
August 2025	$395K
July 2025	$399K
June 2025	$402K
May 2025	$402K
April 2025	$403K
March 2025	$402K
February 2025	$405K
January 2025	$407K
2024
December 2024	$405K
November 2024	$402K
October 2024	$417K
September 2024	$419K
August 2024	$426K
July 2024	$430K
June 2024	$427K
May 2024	$415K
April 2024	$380K
March 2024	$352K
February 2024	$338K
January 2024	$336K
2023
December 2023	$331K
November 2023	$333K
October 2023	$326K
September 2023	$327K
August 2023	$322K
July 2023	$320K
June 2023	$316K
May 2023	$318K
April 2023	$314K
March 2023	$312K
February 2023	$311K
January 2023	$315K
2022
December 2022	$317K
November 2022	$317K
October 2022	$317K
September 2022	$316K
August 2022	$410K
July 2022	$423K
June 2022	$431K
May 2022	$433K
April 2022	$428K
March 2022	$421K
February 2022	$408K
January 2022	$401K
2021
December 2021	$396K
November 2021	$393K
October 2021	$388K
September 2021	$386K
August 2021	$385K
July 2021	$379K
June 2021	$369K
May 2021	$359K
April 2021	$357K
March 2021	$347K
February 2021	$347K
January 2021	$345K
2020
December 2020	$338K
November 2020	$335K
October 2020	$332K
September 2020	$327K
August 2020	$326K
July 2020	$321K
June 2020	$317K
May 2020	$316K
April 2020	$315K
March 2020	$313K
February 2020	$310K
January 2020	$300K
2019
December 2019	$297K
November 2019	$296K
October 2019	$292K
September 2019	$291K
August 2019	$293K
July 2019	$294K
June 2019	$292K
May 2019	$288K
April 2019	$289K
March 2019	$286K
February 2019	$288K
January 2019	$286K
2018
December 2018	$276K
November 2018	$276K
October 2018	$276K
September 2018	$274K
August 2018	$274K
July 2018	$270K
June 2018	$270K
May 2018	$271K
April 2018	$268K
March 2018	$264K
February 2018	$265K
January 2018	$261K
2017
December 2017	$266K
November 2017	$266K
October 2017	$265K
September 2017	$264K
August 2017	$263K
July 2017	$267K
June 2017	$268K
May 2017	$268K
April 2017	$267K
March 2017	$268K
February 2017	$268K
January 2017	$268K
2016
December 2016	$266K
November 2016	$262K
October 2016	$263K
September 2016	$262K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
12118 Midtowne Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$420,000	07/17/26	3	2	1,843
11814 Montague Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$458,000	06/25/26	4	2	2,041
12606 Mezzadro Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$475,000	08/13/26	4	2	2,306
12008 Cedar Bluff Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$460,000	10/02/25	4	2	2,041
12321 High Country Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$405,000	04/29/26	3	2	1,460
12711 Windy Ridge Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$420,000	12/18/25	4	2	1,827
12602 Mezzadro Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$425,000	03/16/26	3	2	1,827
12305 Quiet Pasture Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$410,000	03/12/26	4	2	1,843
12016 Cedar Bluff Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$440,000	08/14/26	3	2	2,041
11811 Mantova Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$370,000	04/17/26	4	2	2,241

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
12206 Mezzadro Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.02	$455,000	4	2	1,976	For Sale
12216 Ruby River Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.05	$596,300	5	2.5	3,033	Off Market
12323 Ruby River Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.10	$475,200	4	2.5	3,033	Off Market
12212 Hill Country Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.10	$449,200	4	2	1,974	Off Market
12328 Mezzadro Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.13	$413,000	3	2	1,456	Off Market
12329 Mezzadro Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.14	$425,400	3	2	1,843	Off Market
12218 High Country Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.14	$426,200	3	2	1,843	Off Market
7215 Cattle Crossing Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.16	$589,700	5	3	3,033	Off Market
12310 Hill Country Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.16	$571,500	4	2	2,629	Off Market
12118 Midtowne Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.19	$420,000	3	2	1,843	Recently Sold
7003 Crossroads Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.20	$630,000	5	3	3,033	For Sale
12321 High Country Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312	0.20	$405,000	3	2	1,460	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 12205 Ruby River Dr.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2006

1,986 sqft

$199/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the northwest side of town. Next to great schools, shopping. This is a short sale.

12205 Ruby River Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,986 sqft single-family home in Avalon, built in 2006. It last sold for $315,000 on Sep 15, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $394,300, with a rent estimate of $2,619/month.

Home Details for 12205 Ruby River Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: RefrigeratorHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2006Year Updated: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7187 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 15, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$315,000
Oct 14, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$175,000
Jun 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$169,900
Dec 8, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$325,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$400,074

Additional Cost

Market trends in Bakersfield

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$401K

$2.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$237

$0MoM

Available listings

1494

67MoM

Around this home

Norris Elementary School
K-6
Public
810 Students
Norris Elementary School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We love Norris, the school is full of fantastic teachers who really care about their students. The parent teacher association is always working to do really great activities for our kids.
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Avalon

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Buy: $450k - $710k

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What Locals Say about Avalon

At least 28 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
92 % Say there are sidewalks
89 % Say parking is easy
89 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say there's holiday spirit
83 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say kids play outside
82 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say it's quiet
63 % Say streets are well-lit
58 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
22 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
21 % Say there's wildlife
16 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"It seems lots of the neighbors have dogs. You can walk them throughout and feel they are safe, and you are not stressed."
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6y ago
"I’ve been here for 6 months so far so good no issues pretty great neighbors. We enjoy the neighborhood "
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Lenna R.
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6y ago
"Newer neighborhood good school people maintain their homes family friendly yards are well maintained "
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Lisa A. M.
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8y ago
"Love the quiet neighborhood Feel safe Friendly neighbors Seeing kids playing outside Is nice to see "
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Gabriel A. C.
11y ago
"live here for the past 4 plus years. Nice neighbors, quiet neighborhood...great schools near by."
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Frequently asked questions about 12205 Ruby River Dr

What is 12205 Ruby River Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA is $394,300.
What is the price history for 12205 Ruby River Dr?
12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $315,000 in September 2022.
Is Bakersfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Bakersfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Bakersfield?
The median sale price in Bakersfield is $401K. That is up $2.67K from the prior month.
Does 12205 Ruby River Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.
Does 12205 Ruby River Dr have a pool?
Yes, 12205 Ruby River Dr in Bakersfield, CA has a pool.