“Zack stayed on top of everything , from my lenders to the underwriter , had a rough experience with them , but he was excellent”
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River Oaks real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the River Oaks real estate market. *
Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Median sale price
$455K
-18%
from
Q1 '26
Median list price
$574K
+15%
from
Q1 '26
Active listings
11
+38%
from
Q1 '26
Homes sold
3
-40%
from
Q1 '26
New pendings
7
+17%
from
Q1 '26
New listings
8
+60%
from
Q1 '26
Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Oaks
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Oaks
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for River Oaks
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for River Oaks
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for River Oaks
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for River Oaks
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
16
Seller’s Market
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Buyer’s Market
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Apr 2026 - Jun 2026).
River Oaks is seeing modest listing activity in this rolling three-month view, with 11 active listings and 8 new listings, even as homes sold are down sharply year over year. Pending sales are actually up compared with a year ago, indicating that while fewer homes are closing, buyers who are active are still putting properties under contract.
Prices are adjusting in response to this shift, with the typical home value down significantly from a year ago while the median list price is slightly higher than last year. Sellers appear to be testing higher asking prices, yet the average sale-to-list ratio is near 99 percent and roughly a third of recent sales closed above list, showing buyers are still willing to pay close to asking for well-priced homes.
Supply conditions have loosened noticeably, as months of supply rose to 4.2 in River Oaks compared with about 2.5 months across Bakersfield overall. Homes are taking longer to sell than they did a year ago, even though roughly half of properties still go off the market within two weeks, reflecting a split between quickly moving and slower-moving listings. Buyers and sellers who want to understand these mixed signals can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with an agent who knows how to navigate the River Oaks market dynamics.
Learn more about what River Oaks has to offer.
River Oaks offers residents a welcoming, family-friendly community with convenient amenities, pleasant green spaces, and a tight-knit atmosphere that makes everyday living both comfortable and vibrant.
River Oaks in Bakersfield is a planned neighborhood along the Kern River Parkway that offers convenient access to daily necessities, schools, and recreation. Residents enjoy relatively easy commutes to central Bakersfield via Stockdale Highway and Gosford Road, while still feeling somewhat tucked away from heavier traffic corridors.
The community benefits from nearby retail and services along Ming Avenue and Gosford Road, with grocery options, eateries, and everyday shopping close at hand. Families appreciate proximity to schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, including Stockdale High School and Tevis Junior High. Healthcare needs are supported by nearby Kern Family Health Care resources and larger medical centers in the southwest Bakersfield area.
Outdoor access is a major draw. The Kern River Parkway Trail links residents to miles of paths for biking and jogging, while The Park at River Walk provides lakes, open lawns, and community events a short drive away. Golfers often head to Seven Oaks Country Club or city-operated courses in Kern County for weekend recreation.
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“Melissa did a excellent job , I would recommend her to anyone. She took care of any issues that came up and got the job done . I commend her professionalism throughout the entire process of selling our house. 👍👍👍👍👍”
eXP Realty
“Working with Karen was excellent, she made sure to be there for us in every step of the process, was kind and patient enough to explain things to us and made sure we were comfortable. I do believe she's wonderful in her job and very professional. Although I would recommend her to change some of the contacts for some of the services that comes with buying a house, like the house inspection one and the carpet cleaning services; nothing to do with HER work but something to consider.”
Century 21 Allstars
“Working with Albert Sanchez was a pleasure. As first-time home sellers, we were nervous, but he guided us through every step with patience and expertise. His team was always responsive and in our corner, making the process a stress-free experience, ensuring we got the best possible outcome for our property.”
Century 21 A Better Service Realty
“Mark Smith was very patient in helping me review forms to complete the sell, as this was my first time selling a home. Always in contact with me and kept me up to date on the status.”
Exp Realty of California, Inc.
“Bonnie was amazing. She was considerate of what I wanted in a home and never gave up on me and never offered me anything less. She took the time to look at many homes and was very supportive, encouraging and motivating. She has such a great personality and so much passion for her clients and goes the extra mile. I am so happy that I found Bonnie, because of her , i'm in my forever home. I love my new home and i'm very happy and feel accomplished safe, secure and grounded. I will always recommend her to others.Because she does such a great job.”
RE/MAX Success
“We had a good time working together, the sale and the buy of houses we're pretty seamless all the documentation and the heads up of signing and sending she was on top of any questions that we needed answered if she couldn't do it in that moment, she would always get back to us promptly can't wait to get another house through Janely. Thanks again.”
Averra Real Estate
“Thank you Elsa for helping us find our new home. We appreciate the time, knowledge, and the great help you provided us with. Great agent, and will be using you in the future. We highly recommend.”
Century 21 Peak
“Thank you for quickly responding with a very good agent at the top of your list for my area. I am using Jameson to manage my newly acquired property. He did a great job finding the property I finally bought!”
Atlas Realty Brokered by eXp Realty
“Lisa, thank you for all of your hard work, I am glad I had you on my side for this difficult job. Thank you!”
Westridge Realty
“Lana Sanchez did an excellent job for me! I would highly recommend her, I am bought and sold about 12 houses and she has done a better job than any of the other realtors I have ever dealt with!”
People Realty
“Alexis is great he really puts you first always available for any questions and help you with the whole process.. He really goes the extra mile for you.”
Resolution Brokers
“Moises and his wife are such a great power couple, there extremely professional and polite, the help us find our perfect home I’m where beyond greatful to had have them as our agents.”
eXp Realty Home Expansion
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