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 609 Richards Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 609 Richards Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $261,400 .

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.

What do residents say about the Potomac Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Potomac Park neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Potomac Park, Bakersfield .

How big is the lot at 609 Richards Ave?

The lot at 609 Richards Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

Does 609 Richards Ave have a garage?

Yes, 609 Richards Ave in Bakersfield, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

609 Richards Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Potomac Park

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,355 sqft

$261,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,681/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$261,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,681/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

1 Bath

1,355 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$261K

Since last month

$7K (+2.7%)

Since last year

$9K (-3.2%)

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	$262K
July 2026	$255K
June 2026	$266K
May 2026	$267K
April 2026	$261K
March 2026	$268K
February 2026	$259K
January 2026	$269K
2025
December 2025	$258K
November 2025	$271K
October 2025	$269K
September 2025	$270K
August 2025	$271K
July 2025	$272K
June 2025	$276K
May 2025	$272K
April 2025	$275K
March 2025	$274K
February 2025	$268K
January 2025	$274K
2024
December 2024	$271K
November 2024	$266K
October 2024	$264K
September 2024	$263K
August 2024	$270K
July 2024	$275K
June 2024	$276K
May 2024	$272K
April 2024	$268K
March 2024	$259K
February 2024	$250K
January 2024	$244K
2023
December 2023	$247K
November 2023	$248K
October 2023	$243K
September 2023	$243K
August 2023	$240K
July 2023	$248K
June 2023	$245K
May 2023	$237K
April 2023	$233K
March 2023	$232K
February 2023	$227K
January 2023	$230K
2022
December 2022	$232K
November 2022	$235K
October 2022	$239K
September 2022	$238K
August 2022	$239K
July 2022	$244K
June 2022	$244K
May 2022	$243K
April 2022	$238K
March 2022	$225K
February 2022	$205K
January 2022	$206K
2021
December 2021	$207K
November 2021	$206K
October 2021	$208K
September 2021	$206K
August 2021	$209K
July 2021	$208K
June 2021	$202K
May 2021	$202K
April 2021	$199K
March 2021	$193K
February 2021	$193K
January 2021	$190K
2020
December 2020	$184K
November 2020	$177K
October 2020	$175K
September 2020	$176K
August 2020	$175K
July 2020	$171K
June 2020	$174K
May 2020	$174K
April 2020	$171K
March 2020	$171K
February 2020	$171K
January 2020	$170K
2019
December 2019	$170K
November 2019	$169K
October 2019	$168K
September 2019	$166K
August 2019	$163K
July 2019	$163K
June 2019	$169K
May 2019	$169K
April 2019	$164K
March 2019	$155K
February 2019	$157K
January 2019	$153K
2018
December 2018	$151K
November 2018	$146K
October 2018	$143K
September 2018	$133K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$127K
June 2018	$144K
May 2018	$147K
April 2018	$148K
March 2018	$144K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$142K
2017
December 2017	$145K
November 2017	$139K
October 2017	$135K
September 2017	$132K
August 2017	$130K
July 2017	$129K
June 2017	$129K
May 2017	$129K
April 2017	$134K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$126K
January 2017	$127K
2016
December 2016	$126K
November 2016	$124K
October 2016	$123K
September 2016	$118K
August 2016	$121K

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
500 Dorrance St, Bakersfield, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$300,000	08/18/26	3	1	1,060
505 Larry St, Bakersfield, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$280,000	12/03/25	3	1	1,175
504 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$290,000	01/20/26	2	1	1,176
2636 Victoria Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$174,000	07/21/26	3	1	960
2525 Buddy Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$130,000	05/27/26	3	1	1,191
900 Quantico Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$205,000	11/21/25	3	1	1,123
401 McClean Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/08/26	2	1	822
5013 Aliado Ct, Bakersfield, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$410,000	02/24/26	4	2	1,705
723 Hazel St, Bakersfield, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$170,000	12/02/25	2	1	887
111 Dorrance St, Bakersfield, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$325,000	11/17/25	4	2	1,680

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
601 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.02	$312,900	3	1	1,355	Off Market
524 E Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$310,300	3	2	1,440	Off Market
517 Dorrance St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.08	$284,300	3	1	934	Off Market
710 McClean Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.11	$267,300	2	1	753	Off Market
500 Dorrance St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.10	$300,000	3	1	1,060	Recently Sold
2808 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.14	$462,600	3	1.5	1,349	Off Market
504 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.10	$290,000	2	1	1,176	Recently Sold
2815 Citrus Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.17	$350,300	2	1.5	1,209	Off Market
505 Larry St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.15	$280,000	3	1	1,175	Recently Sold
2665 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.18	$286,400	3	1	1,189	Off Market
401 McClean Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.16	$250,000	2	1	822	Recently Sold
900 Quantico Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.19	$205,000	3	1	1,123	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1959

Living Area

1,355 sqft

Price/Sqft

$193

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 609 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA. 609 Richards Ave is in the Potomac Park neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA and in ZIP code 93307. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,355 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8276 sqft and was built in 1959.

609 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,355 sqft single-family home in Potomac Park, built in 1959. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $261,400, with a rent estimate of $1,970/month.

Home Details for 609 Richards Ave

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$200,882

Home facts updated by county records

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

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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 609 Richards Ave

What is 609 Richards Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 609 Richards Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $261,400.
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.
What do residents say about the Potomac Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Potomac Park neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Potomac Park, Bakersfield.
How big is the lot at 609 Richards Ave?
The lot at 609 Richards Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).
Does 609 Richards Ave have a garage?
Yes, 609 Richards Ave in Bakersfield, CA has a garage.