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 617 Bates Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $270,600 .

What is the price history for 617 Bates Ave?

617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $134,000 in October 2021.

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 617 Bates Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 617 Bates Ave?

The lot at 617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

617 Bates Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Potomac Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,212 sqft

$270,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,735/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$270,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,735/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,212 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$271K

Since last month

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$500 (-0.2%)

Since last sale

$138K (+103.1%)

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 +197% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$272K
July 2026	$272K
June 2026	$275K
May 2026	$277K
April 2026	$273K
March 2026	$278K
February 2026	$271K
January 2026	$273K
2025
December 2025	$270K
November 2025	$267K
October 2025	$272K
September 2025	$268K
August 2025	$273K
July 2025	$272K
June 2025	$275K
May 2025	$282K
April 2025	$282K
March 2025	$279K
February 2025	$275K
2024
January 2024	$254K
2023
December 2023	$255K
November 2023	$256K
October 2023	$249K
September 2023	$246K
August 2023	$250K
July 2023	$253K
2021
July 2021	$131K
June 2021	$143K
May 2021	$173K
April 2021	$167K
March 2021	$161K
February 2021	$164K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$155K
November 2020	$151K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$152K
August 2020	$156K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$153K
May 2020	$151K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$123K
January 2020	$110K
2019
December 2019	$112K
November 2019	$115K
October 2019	$112K
September 2019	$111K
August 2019	$108K
July 2019	$105K
June 2019	$105K
May 2019	$105K
April 2019	$91K
March 2019	$88K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$84K
2018
December 2018	$80K
November 2018	$77K
October 2018	$68K
September 2018	$77K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$68K
June 2018	$66K
May 2018	$62K
April 2018	$64K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$60K
January 2018	$59K
2017
December 2017	$57K
November 2017	$58K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$49K
August 2017	$53K
July 2017	$48K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$78K
March 2017	$75K
February 2017	$74K
January 2017	$81K
2016
December 2016	$91K
November 2016	$94K
October 2016	$93K
September 2016	$96K
August 2016	$92K

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	0.05	Single-Family Home	$265,000	01/07/26	3	2	1,144
739 Monticello Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$165,000	04/30/26	3	3	1,339
1809 Lucky St, Bakersfield, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$175,000	03/27/26	2	1	763
920 Richmond St, Bakersfield, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$205,000	01/22/26	2	1	904
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
412 Wilma St, Bakersfield, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$246,000	10/24/25	3	1	1,000
2601 Lucky St, Bakersfield, CA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$299,900	09/12/25	3	2	1,099
515 Monticello Ave, Bakersfield, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$195,000	05/11/26	2	1	939
805 S Williams St, Bakersfield, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$80,500	11/07/25	3	1	996

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
604 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.03	$276,800	3	2	1,040	Off Market
527 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.07	$254,200	3	1	816	Off Market
502 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.08	$88,500	-	-	-	Recently Sold
609 Tanner St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$314,300	5	2	1,362	Off Market
514 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.08	$310,000	Studio	-	1,566	Recently Sold
618 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.04	$249,000	3	1	1,243	For Sale
609 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$230,500	2	1	720	Off Market
615 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$275,850	2	1	792	Recently Sold
625 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	$325,600	4	3	1,342	Off Market
629 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.07	$202,100	3	1	610	Off Market
2055 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.11	$275,000	3	3	1,132	For Sale
628 Beverly Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.10	$263,600	3	1	1,117	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

1933

Living Area

1,212 sqft

Price/Sqft

$223

About this House

This single-family home is located at 617 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA. 617 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 1,212 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6969 sqft and was built in 1933.

617 Bates Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,212 sqft single-family home in Potomac Park, built in 1933. It last sold for $134,000 on Oct 29, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $270,600, with a rent estimate of $1,943/month.

Home Details for 617 Bates Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Evaporative

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1933Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 26, 2022 Source: Bakersfield AOR #202205775	Listed For Sale	$299,000
Oct 29, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$134,000
Aug 30, 2021 Source: CRMLS #BB21191454	Listed For Sale	$155,000
Jul 21, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$148,280

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$151,538

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 617 Bates Ave

What is 617 Bates Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is $270,600.
What is the price history for 617 Bates Ave?
617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $134,000 in October 2021.
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 617 Bates Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 617 Bates Ave?
The lot at 617 Bates Ave in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).