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 520 Bates Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 520 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $238,900 .

What is the price history for 520 Bates Ave?

520 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $61,000 in December 1997.

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.

How big is the lot at 520 Bates Ave?

The lot at 520 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

520 Bates Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Potomac Park

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,238 sqft

$238,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,540/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$238,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,540/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,238 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$239K

Since last month

$2K (+1%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.2%)

Since last sale

$178K (+291.6%)

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 +107% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$239K
July 2026	$237K
June 2026	$244K
May 2026	$247K
April 2026	$243K
March 2026	$246K
February 2026	$233K
January 2026	$238K
2025
December 2025	$230K
November 2025	$232K
October 2025	$239K
September 2025	$241K
August 2025	$242K
July 2025	$245K
June 2025	$245K
May 2025	$246K
April 2025	$251K
March 2025	$246K
February 2025	$241K
January 2025	$238K
2024
December 2024	$245K
November 2024	$242K
October 2024	$239K
September 2024	$236K
August 2024	$249K
July 2024	$251K
June 2024	$253K
May 2024	$251K
April 2024	$246K
March 2024	$243K
February 2024	$233K
January 2024	$226K
2023
December 2023	$229K
November 2023	$230K
October 2023	$220K
September 2023	$220K
August 2023	$221K
July 2023	$228K
June 2023	$229K
May 2023	$213K
April 2023	$207K
March 2023	$204K
February 2023	$195K
January 2023	$199K
2022
December 2022	$199K
November 2022	$203K
October 2022	$207K
September 2022	$207K
August 2022	$205K
July 2022	$209K
June 2022	$210K
May 2022	$210K
April 2022	$205K
March 2022	$195K
February 2022	$176K
January 2022	$177K
2021
December 2021	$175K
November 2021	$174K
October 2021	$174K
September 2021	$174K
August 2021	$177K
July 2021	$173K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$175K
April 2021	$172K
March 2021	$169K
February 2021	$168K
January 2021	$169K
2020
December 2020	$170K
November 2020	$168K
October 2020	$164K
September 2020	$161K
August 2020	$162K
July 2020	$162K
June 2020	$167K
May 2020	$168K
April 2020	$168K
March 2020	$166K
February 2020	$163K
January 2020	$159K
2019
December 2019	$159K
November 2019	$158K
October 2019	$154K
September 2019	$153K
August 2019	$153K
July 2019	$143K
June 2019	$150K
May 2019	$148K
April 2019	$135K
March 2019	$130K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$132K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$131K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$127K
August 2018	$128K
July 2018	$125K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$133K
April 2018	$132K
March 2018	$129K
February 2018	$129K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$134K
November 2017	$133K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$127K
August 2017	$126K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$125K
May 2017	$130K
April 2017	$129K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$125K
January 2017	$120K
2016
December 2016	$118K
November 2016	$119K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$111K
August 2016	$115K

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	0.10	Single-Family Home	$265,000	01/07/26	3	2	1,144
626 Sparling Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$80,000	02/06/26	2	1	720
805 S Williams St, Bakersfield, CA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$80,500	11/07/25	3	1	996
615 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$275,850	12/02/25	2	1	792
712 Sparling Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$310,000	11/26/25	4	1	1,032
1809 Lucky St, Bakersfield, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$175,000	03/27/26	2	1	763
739 Monticello Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$165,000	04/30/26	3	3	1,339
515 Monticello Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$195,000	05/11/26	2	1	939
920 Richmond St, Bakersfield, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$205,000	01/22/26	2	1	904
704 S Williams St, Bakersfield, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$229,900	05/13/26	3	1	1,052

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	0.03	$229,800	2	1	720	Off Market
615 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.04	$275,850	2	1	792	Recently Sold
514 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.03	$310,000	Studio	-	1,566	Recently Sold
625 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.05	$325,600	4	3	1,342	Off Market
618 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$249,000	3	1	1,243	For Sale
629 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.07	$202,100	3	1	610	Off Market
604 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.07	$276,800	3	2	1,040	Off Market
628 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.09	$263,600	3	1	1,117	Off Market
502 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.07	$88,500	-	-	-	Recently Sold
607 Washington St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.10	$438,400	Studio	-	2,052	Off Market
720 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.11	$400,900	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

1947

Living Area

1,238 sqft

Price/Sqft

$193

About this House

This single-family home is located at 520 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA. 520 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 1,238 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6534 sqft and was built in 1947.

520 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,238 sqft single-family home in Potomac Park, built in 1947. It last sold for $61,000 on Dec 31, 1997. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $238,900, with a rent estimate of $1,987/month.

Home Details for 520 Bates Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: WallAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947Year Updated: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 31, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$61,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$100,943

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
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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 520 Bates Ave

What is 520 Bates Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 520 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $238,900.
What is the price history for 520 Bates Ave?
520 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $61,000 in December 1997.
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.
How big is the lot at 520 Bates Ave?
The lot at 520 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).