Oildale Real Estate and North Bakersfield Homes

Oildale is located just a few miles north of downtown Bakersfield across the Kern River, the area is sometimes referred to as North Bakersfield or North of the River. This is a rapidly expanding area with commercial and manufacturing businesses steadily moving in. The Kern River is Oildale's southern border, and the northern border fades into the foothills.  To the east, Manor Street and South Granite Rd are the boundaries, and Highway 99 defines the western border.

Oildale Attractions

Although the area of North Bakersfield is not a big luxury home community, it does have many amenities and attractions of note. There are a number of parks, pools, and community facilities that include Riverview Park, Standard Park, North Beardsley Park, McCray Park, Sears Park, and North Meadows Park.

The Bakersfield Speedway is located in Oildale. It boasts being "The west's fastest 1/3 mile high banked clay oval".  Oildale is also fairly convenient to the Sequoia National Forest to the north.

Meadows Field Airport is here as well. It is Bakersfield's primary airport and offers nonstop flights from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Denver and Houston; as well as one-stop flights to hundreds of other domestic and international destinations.

It also serves as Bakersfield's commercial air terminal.

There are quite a few schools in the area, including:
- North High School
- North Beardsley Elementary School
- Standard Middle School
- Wingland Elementary School
- Highland Elementary School

Other points of interest in the Oildale community are the Bakersfield Harley Davidson dealership, and Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe. Copes is very highly rated and is THE restaurant for breakfast in Bakersfield.

Oildale Homes and Condos

The housing in Oildale tends to be inexpensive starter homes. The majority of homes in the south area of Oildale were built between the 20's and 50's. As time went on, more homes were built north of West China Grade Loop, with the newest homes situated west of North Chester Avenue, between Universe Avenue and 7th Standard Road.  Popular neighborhoods for new homes include Highland Knolls, Meadow View, and Parkview Estates. North Country Meadows is also a community to consider when looking for homes to purchase.

Those who are looking for adult communities might consider a couple of the 55+ manufactured home parks in Oildale, and buyers who are considering a condo in Bakersfield will find several complexes in this area.

In summary, Oildale and the area of North Bakersfield is great for starter homes, condos, retirees, and there are many duplexes, tri-plexes and rental homes to interest investors looking for Bakersfield income property.  If this type of property or the area interests you, give us a call.  We are familiar with every aspect of the area and will be glad to show you around and offer advice.

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