Do kids play outside in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say kids play outside

Is parking easy in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

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

Does Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there are sidewalks

Are yards well-kept in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 47% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Potomac Park, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there's wildlife

What is 516 Bates Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $253,200 .

What is the price history for 516 Bates Ave?

516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $125,000 in September 2015.

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 516 Bates Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 516 Bates Ave?

The lot at 516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,563 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

516 Bates Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Potomac Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,299 sqft

$253,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,618/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$253,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,618/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,299 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$253K

Since last month

$5K (-2%)

Since last year

$9K (-3.3%)

Since last sale

$130K (+103.7%)

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 +100% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$255K
July 2026	$260K
June 2026	$263K
May 2026	$265K
April 2026	$262K
March 2026	$266K
February 2026	$258K
January 2026	$259K
2025
December 2025	$257K
November 2025	$257K
October 2025	$263K
September 2025	$259K
August 2025	$263K
July 2025	$268K
June 2025	$265K
May 2025	$266K
April 2025	$270K
March 2025	$265K
February 2025	$259K
January 2025	$259K
2024
December 2024	$265K
November 2024	$261K
October 2024	$260K
September 2024	$261K
August 2024	$265K
July 2024	$267K
June 2024	$268K
May 2024	$265K
April 2024	$261K
March 2024	$259K
February 2024	$251K
January 2024	$247K
2023
December 2023	$248K
November 2023	$252K
October 2023	$242K
September 2023	$241K
August 2023	$242K
July 2023	$254K
June 2023	$254K
May 2023	$243K
April 2023	$240K
March 2023	$236K
February 2023	$229K
January 2023	$231K
2022
December 2022	$233K
November 2022	$236K
October 2022	$240K
September 2022	$239K
August 2022	$239K
July 2022	$243K
June 2022	$245K
May 2022	$246K
April 2022	$244K
March 2022	$241K
February 2022	$231K
January 2022	$227K
2021
December 2021	$224K
November 2021	$221K
October 2021	$221K
September 2021	$220K
August 2021	$220K
July 2021	$214K
June 2021	$207K
May 2021	$197K
April 2021	$192K
March 2021	$188K
February 2021	$182K
January 2021	$178K
2020
December 2020	$176K
November 2020	$173K
October 2020	$171K
September 2020	$171K
August 2020	$166K
July 2020	$163K
June 2020	$167K
May 2020	$169K
April 2020	$169K
March 2020	$165K
February 2020	$164K
January 2020	$164K
2019
December 2019	$162K
November 2019	$160K
October 2019	$154K
September 2019	$152K
August 2019	$149K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$161K
May 2019	$158K
April 2019	$154K
March 2019	$152K
February 2019	$151K
January 2019	$149K
2018
December 2018	$151K
November 2018	$148K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$142K
August 2018	$144K
July 2018	$142K
June 2018	$142K
May 2018	$144K
April 2018	$142K
March 2018	$140K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$138K
2017
December 2017	$138K
November 2017	$138K
October 2017	$136K
September 2017	$138K
August 2017	$136K
July 2017	$136K
June 2017	$134K
May 2017	$133K
April 2017	$132K
March 2017	$132K
February 2017	$132K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$130K
November 2016	$130K
October 2016	$130K
September 2016	$128K
August 2016	$127K

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
628 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$265,000	01/07/26	3	2	1,144
739 Monticello Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$165,000	04/30/26	3	3	1,339
2116 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$250,000	08/20/25	5	2	1,572
415 Washington St, Bakersfield, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$265,000	08/21/25	3	1	875
1809 Lucky St, Bakersfield, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$175,000	03/27/26	2	1	763
615 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$275,850	12/02/25	2	1	792
712 Sparling Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$310,000	11/26/25	4	1	1,032
515 Monticello Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$195,000	05/11/26	2	1	939
626 Sparling Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$80,000	02/06/26	2	1	720
920 Richmond St, Bakersfield, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$205,000	01/22/26	2	1	904

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
609 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.05	$229,500	2	1	720	Off Market
615 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$275,850	2	1	792	Recently Sold
514 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.01	$310,000	Studio	-	1,566	Recently Sold
625 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.07	$325,600	4	3	1,342	Off Market
618 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.08	$249,000	3	1	1,243	For Sale
629 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.09	$203,300	3	1	610	Off Market
604 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.08	$275,700	3	2	1,040	Off Market
628 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.10	$262,200	3	1	1,117	Off Market
502 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$88,500	-	-	-	Recently Sold
607 Washington St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.11	$442,000	Studio	-	2,052	Off Market
720 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.13	$402,200	6	4	900	Off Market
527 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.10	$254,200	3	1	816	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1962

Living Area

1,299 sqft

Price/Sqft

$195

About this House

This single-family home is located at 516 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA. 516 Bates Ave is in the Potomac Park neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA and in ZIP code 93307. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,299 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6563 sqft and was built in 1962.

516 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,299 sqft single-family home in Potomac Park, built in 1962. It last sold for $125,000 on Sep 17, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $253,200, with a rent estimate of $1,887/month.

Home Details for 516 Bates Ave

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 17, 2015 Source: Bakersfield AOR #21509494	Sold	$125,000
Apr 3, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$150,927

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

Mount Vernon Elementary School
K-6
Public
614 Students
Bakersfield City School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Potomac Park

At least 22 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say kids play outside
86 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say car is needed
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
80 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say yards are well-kept
72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say streets are well-lit
47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
43 % Say it's dog friendly
41 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
37 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say people would walk alone at night
31 % Say it's quiet
24 % Say there are community events
13 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 516 Bates Ave

What is 516 Bates Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $253,200.
What is the price history for 516 Bates Ave?
516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $125,000 in September 2015.
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 516 Bates Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 516 Bates Ave?
The lot at 516 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,563 sq ft).