Is a car needed in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say yards are well-kept

Is La Cresta - Altavista, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Do residents of La Cresta - Altavista, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does La Cresta - Altavista, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is La Cresta - Altavista, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in La Cresta - Altavista, CA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

Does La Cresta - Altavista, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are sidewalks

Is La Cresta - Altavista, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is La Cresta - Altavista, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 10% of users say it's quiet

What is 538 Walnut Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $329,600 .

What is the price history for 538 Walnut Ave?

538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $100,000 in December 2024.

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

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

What do residents say about Bakersfield?

Residents describe Bakersfield, CA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and established. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Bakersfield, CA .

How big is the lot at 538 Walnut Ave?

The lot at 538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.26 acres (11,325 sq ft).

Does 538 Walnut Ave have a garage?

Yes, 538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$329,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,887 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

538 Walnut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Est. Refi. Payment $2,111/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 6, 2024 for $100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$330K

Since last month

$12K (-3.4%)

Since last year

$16K (+5%)

Since last sale

$231K (+230.8%)

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
August 2026	$331K
August 2026	$330K
July 2026	$343K
June 2026	$345K
May 2026	$347K
April 2026	$340K
March 2026	$344K
February 2026	$337K
January 2026	$332K
2025
December 2025	$336K
November 2025	$329K
October 2025	$323K
September 2025	$318K
August 2025	$315K
July 2025	$311K
June 2025	$321K
May 2025	$310K
April 2025	$313K
March 2025	$300K
February 2025	$267K
January 2025	$246K
2024
December 2024	$328K
November 2024	$324K
October 2024	$330K
September 2024	$332K
August 2024	$341K
July 2024	$342K
June 2024	$344K
May 2024	$338K
April 2024	$332K
March 2024	$321K
February 2024	$318K
January 2024	$312K
2023
December 2023	$307K
November 2023	$315K
October 2023	$313K
September 2023	$315K
August 2023	$314K
July 2023	$304K
June 2023	$303K
May 2023	$294K
April 2023	$291K
March 2023	$291K
February 2023	$291K
January 2023	$297K
2022
December 2022	$297K
November 2022	$301K
October 2022	$305K
September 2022	$306K
August 2022	$306K
July 2022	$312K
June 2022	$314K
May 2022	$315K
April 2022	$314K
March 2022	$310K
February 2022	$299K
January 2022	$293K
2021
December 2021	$293K
November 2021	$291K
October 2021	$290K
September 2021	$288K
August 2021	$289K
July 2021	$285K
June 2021	$272K
May 2021	$254K
April 2021	$240K
March 2021	$221K
February 2021	$220K
January 2021	$216K
2020
December 2020	$215K
November 2020	$207K
October 2020	$203K
September 2020	$201K
August 2020	$198K
July 2020	$198K
June 2020	$196K
May 2020	$194K
April 2020	$196K
March 2020	$196K
February 2020	$192K
January 2020	$188K
2019
December 2019	$188K
November 2019	$190K
October 2019	$188K
September 2019	$188K
August 2019	$188K
July 2019	$187K
June 2019	$186K
May 2019	$237K
April 2019	$240K
March 2019	$239K
February 2019	$241K
January 2019	$246K
2018
December 2018	$243K
November 2018	$242K
October 2018	$240K
September 2018	$237K
August 2018	$239K
July 2018	$230K
June 2018	$232K
May 2018	$233K
April 2018	$227K
March 2018	$225K
February 2018	$237K
January 2018	$230K
2017
December 2017	$227K
November 2017	$225K
October 2017	$221K
September 2017	$220K
August 2017	$220K
July 2017	$220K
June 2017	$225K
May 2017	$222K
April 2017	$225K
March 2017	$223K
February 2017	$224K
January 2017	$227K
2016
December 2016	$216K
November 2016	$219K
October 2016	$214K
September 2016	$219K

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
2800 Skyline Blvd, Bakersfield, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$340,000	08/18/26	3	2	1,665
700 Hillcrest Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$440,000	05/27/26	3	2	1,556
2927 Skyline Blvd, Bakersfield, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$285,000	04/17/26	3	3	1,811
439 Poplar Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$355,000	10/27/25	3	2	1,788
1005 Oberlin Ct, Bakersfield, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$185,000	05/20/26	3	2	1,255
3417 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$295,000	10/28/25	3	2	1,571
2928 Elmwood Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$340,000	12/10/25	2	2	1,234
448 Poplar Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$333,000	03/23/26	3	2	1,447
2820 Alta Vista Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$322,500	06/25/26	4	2	1,656
923 University Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$270,000	01/22/26	3	2	1,620

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
3020 N Inyo St, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.02	$341,800	2	1	1,264	Off Market
606 Walnut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.04	$390,900	4	1	1,654	Off Market
520 Magnolia Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.07	$297,000	3	1	1,170	Off Market
616 Magnolia Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.09	$435,000	5	2	2,336	Recently Sold
2927 Skyline Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.10	$285,000	3	3	1,811	Recently Sold
3010 Elmwood Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.12	$430,000	4	3	2,558	Recently Sold
3034 Skyline Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.13	$399,300	3	1	1,989	Off Market
2880 N Inyo St, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.13	$415,000	5	2	2,276	Recently Sold
3000 N Baker St, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.13	$376,400	3	2	1,629	Off Market
621 Magnolia Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.13	$180,900	1	2	528	Off Market
2881 N Inyo St, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.13	$368,500	4	1	-	Off Market
2885 Skyline Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93305	0.14	$353,600	3	2	1,176	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 538 Walnut Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1955

0.26 acre lot

1,887 sqft

$175/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great opportunity on this home in La Cresta. Great location on an elevated corner lot. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and lots of living area.

538 Walnut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,887 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $100,000 on Dec 6, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $329,600, with a rent estimate of $2,236/month.

Home Details for 538 Walnut Ave

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 6, 2024 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,000
Jun 14, 2019 Source: Bakersfield AOR #21904444	Sold	$186,000
May 30, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$180,000
May 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$180,000
Apr 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$180,000
Apr 17, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$180,000
Mar 26, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$184,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$303,960

Additional Cost

Market trends in La Cresta - Altavista

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Myra A. Noble Elementary School
K-5
Public
813 Students
Bakersfield City School District
1/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about La Cresta - Altavista

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say car is needed
82 % Say yards are well-kept
71 % Say it's dog friendly
70 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
69 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say parking is easy
50 % Say kids play outside
45 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say there's wildlife
31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
27 % Say people would walk alone at night
25 % Say there are community events
25 % Say there are sidewalks
13 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
10 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Isabel G.
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8y ago
"Everyone knows everyone .Friendly neighborhood good schools around. there a boys and girls club in the neighborhood. "
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Rachel C.
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8y ago
"I know everyone just about here and I feel safe . I have lived here in the neiborhood for approx 16 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else."
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WeWriteIdeas
12y ago
"Great neighborhood, friendly people, good area for walking with or without children and dogs! This is a well established historical area of Bakersfield with mature trees in most yards. "
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KH
13y ago
"Love living in this neighborhood. You feel like you are in the mountains, or somewhere else that is NOT your average Bakersfield. There are tons of huge, old trees that shade the neighborhood, making it a few degrees cooler in the summer. Its an area where neighbors have dinner at each others houses, and host neighborhood watch meetings. Not one house looks alike. Love it! "
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Frequently asked questions about 538 Walnut Ave

What is 538 Walnut Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $329,600.
What is the price history for 538 Walnut Ave?
538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $100,000 in December 2024.
Is Bakersfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Bakersfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Bakersfield?
Residents describe Bakersfield, CA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and established. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Bakersfield, CA.
How big is the lot at 538 Walnut Ave?
The lot at 538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.26 acres (11,325 sq ft).
Does 538 Walnut Ave have a garage?
Yes, 538 Walnut Ave in Bakersfield, CA has a garage.