Does Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say there are sidewalks

Is a car needed in Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say car is needed

Is Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say it's quiet

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 57% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 53% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say there's wildlife

Is Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA walkable to grocery stores?

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

Are there community events in Northeast Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there are community events

What is 3517 Cardinal Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $324,700 .

What is the price history for 3517 Cardinal Ave?

3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $189,900 in December 2017.

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 $398K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.

Does 3517 Cardinal Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3517 Cardinal Ave?

The lot at 3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,602 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$324,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,210 sqft

3517 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Northeast Bakersfield

Est. Refi. Payment $2,079/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 4, 2017 for $189,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$325K

Since last month

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$600 (+0.2%)

Since last sale

$136K (+71.4%)

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 +117% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$326K
August 2026	$325K
July 2026	$325K
June 2026	$328K
May 2026	$330K
April 2026	$329K
March 2026	$329K
February 2026	$323K
January 2026	$320K
2025
December 2025	$321K
November 2025	$326K
October 2025	$326K
September 2025	$324K
August 2025	$325K
July 2025	$329K
June 2025	$325K
May 2025	$324K
April 2025	$326K
March 2025	$324K
February 2025	$323K
January 2025	$325K
2024
December 2024	$321K
November 2024	$319K
October 2024	$328K
September 2024	$329K
August 2024	$326K
July 2024	$322K
June 2024	$326K
May 2024	$324K
April 2024	$324K
March 2024	$321K
February 2024	$320K
January 2024	$314K
2023
December 2023	$313K
November 2023	$317K
October 2023	$315K
September 2023	$315K
August 2023	$309K
July 2023	$316K
June 2023	$314K
May 2023	$305K
April 2023	$301K
March 2023	$296K
February 2023	$286K
January 2023	$283K
2022
December 2022	$283K
November 2022	$287K
October 2022	$290K
September 2022	$291K
August 2022	$291K
July 2022	$297K
June 2022	$300K
May 2022	$301K
April 2022	$297K
March 2022	$293K
February 2022	$283K
January 2022	$277K
2021
December 2021	$274K
November 2021	$271K
October 2021	$268K
September 2021	$265K
August 2021	$264K
July 2021	$259K
June 2021	$250K
May 2021	$235K
April 2021	$229K
March 2021	$223K
February 2021	$226K
January 2021	$222K
2020
December 2020	$229K
November 2020	$228K
October 2020	$223K
September 2020	$220K
August 2020	$217K
July 2020	$217K
June 2020	$215K
May 2020	$213K
April 2020	$215K
March 2020	$214K
February 2020	$211K
January 2020	$207K
2019
December 2019	$206K
November 2019	$208K
October 2019	$205K
September 2019	$206K
August 2019	$206K
July 2019	$206K
June 2019	$204K
May 2019	$202K
April 2019	$202K
March 2019	$201K
February 2019	$201K
January 2019	$202K
2018
December 2018	$198K
November 2018	$197K
October 2018	$198K
September 2018	$195K
August 2018	$197K
July 2018	$195K
June 2018	$196K
May 2018	$198K
April 2018	$195K
March 2018	$193K
February 2018	$193K
January 2018	$191K
2017
December 2017	$191K
November 2017	$188K
October 2017	$188K
September 2017	$162K
August 2017	$160K
July 2017	$159K
June 2017	$157K
May 2017	$156K
April 2017	$156K
March 2017	$156K
February 2017	$155K
January 2017	$156K
2016
December 2016	$152K
November 2016	$152K
October 2016	$153K
September 2016	$150K

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
3516 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$350,000	09/04/26	3	2	1,434
3412 Century Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$165,000	04/23/26	3	2	1,450
3312 Colgate Ln, Bakersfield, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$280,000	03/20/26	3	2	1,599
3319 Candlewood Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$355,000	05/08/26	3	2	1,534
3300 Pasadena St, Bakersfield, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$210,000	09/11/25	3	2	1,400
3212 Apollo St, Bakersfield, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/03/25	3	2	1,266
3119 University Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$340,000	11/19/25	3	2	1,288
3618 Redlands Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$370,000	11/07/25	3	2	1,426
3200 University Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$330,000	12/22/25	3	2	1,400
3801 Century Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$365,000	07/14/26	3	2	1,641

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
3516 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.03	$350,000	3	2	1,434	Recently Sold
3508 University Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.03	$343,200	3	2	1,185	Off Market
3413 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.08	$380,000	5	2	1,851	Recently Sold
3512 Candlewood Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.09	$343,800	3	2	1,442	Off Market
3609 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.05	$344,998	3	2	1,210	For Sale
3424 Candlewood Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.11	$360,800	3	3	2,040	Off Market
3609 University Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.08	$355,000	3	2	1,719	Off Market
3319 Candlewood Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.15	$355,000	3	2	1,534	Recently Sold
3606 Kaibab Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.09	$354,000	4	2	1,909	Recently Sold
3301 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.15	$337,200	3	2	-	Off Market
3700 Candlewood Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.12	$394,000	4	2	1,888	Recently Sold
3313 Century Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306	0.19	$372,000	4	2	1,678	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,210 sqft

$268/sqft

Garage

About this House

Remodeled NE beauty close to BC! This turn-key home features 3 bedrooms, updated 1.75 baths, great room with redone fireplace, breakfast area, updated kitchen with granite counters, updated cabinets, newer sink, plus stainless appliances. Other upgrades include newer interior paint, newer hardware, newer A/C, removed popcorn ceiling, ceiling fans, newer roof, plus dual pane windows! Sits on 6,600 sq ft lot! Bring your picky buyers, this is a must see!

3517 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,210 sqft single-family home in Northeast Bakersfield, built in 1960. It last sold for $189,900 on Dec 4, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $324,700, with a rent estimate of $1,914/month.

Home Details for 3517 Cardinal Ave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6603 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 4, 2017 Source: Bakersfield AOR #21712230	Sold	$189,900
Oct 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$189,900
Oct 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$189,900
Dec 11, 2014 Source: Bakersfield AOR #21405435	Sold	$142,000
Oct 15, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$220,504

Additional Cost

Market trends in Bakersfield

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$398K

$1.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$237

$3MoM

Available listings

1425

Around this home

Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School
K-6
Public
960 Students
Bakersfield City School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff at this school and caring and genuine. They truly want the kids to succeed in everything they do and work closely with the parents to help each student.
Parent Review
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Northeast Bakersfield

At least 44 Trulia users voted on each feature.

95 % Say there are sidewalks
85 % Say car is needed
76 % Say it's dog friendly
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say yards are well-kept
72 % Say it's quiet
63 % Say streets are well-lit
57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
53 % Say kids play outside
53 % Say people would walk alone at night
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
34 % Say there's wildlife
21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
13 % Say there are community events

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Canna P.
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6y ago
"It’s okay. People could clean up more after themselves. Some people clean up after their dogs but some don’t"
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Chriatina.ne2010
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6y ago
"It’s pretty quiet and friendly. Little to no strays animals running around. People like to get out and walk their dogs or go for walks. Pretty clean as well. "
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Scarlett A.
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6y ago
"It is safe and visiting can be great since it’s so peaceful and the amount of homeless is very little"
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Sarah B.
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7y ago
"Everyone looks out for each other's kids and makes sure our block is safe and free from any suspicious activity. "
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Sarah B.
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7y ago
"it's right by the bluffs and its very friendly and theres other dog owners walking their dogs without issues"
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Kristin.m.marlow
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7y ago
"178 freeway makes downtown and other parts of North East Bakersfield incredibly easy and quick to get to"
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Popkills73
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7y ago
"about 10 minutes to downtown at 7:15am. Minimal traffic in either direction. Some school and public buses in the morning."
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Ericka J.
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8y ago
"ive lived on the eastside for 3 yrs, i know my way around every street. i only like the neighborhoods on the eastside of Bakersfield. "
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Stroberga93
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8y ago
"About 60% of my neighbors attend the same church as I do, so we are all a United family through church."
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Kaylahburdin
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8y ago
"It’s not a good kind of unique, but oildale sure is different. People are moving their stores out of it because of it haha"
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Cindy D.
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8y ago
"I've only been here a year, but it's quiet and pretty. I really love when the wind blows hard cuz the pine trees whistle as it blows thru them"
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Ifell4starbucks
15y ago
"Very quiet neighborhood. People tend to keep to themselves. Pretty safe over all. Well established. Immaculate lawns, yard care."
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Frequently asked questions about 3517 Cardinal Ave

What is 3517 Cardinal Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $324,700.
What is the price history for 3517 Cardinal Ave?
3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $189,900 in December 2017.
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 $398K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.
Does 3517 Cardinal Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3517 Cardinal Ave?
The lot at 3517 Cardinal Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,602 sq ft).