Downtown, Bakersfield, CA

Downtown — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

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Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown, Bakersfield (2026)

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Downtown Neighborhood Overview

Located in the core of the city, Downtown Bakersfield serves as the central business and civic hub. The neighborhood's primary ZIP code is 90033. The market is classified as a Main tier, indicating its established, central role in the local economy.

The housing market in Downtown Bakersfield presents a distinct profile, characterized by a very high rate of renters. With a homeownership rate of just 19.7%, the vast majority (80.3%) of units are renter-occupied. The median gross rent is $1,311 per month. For those purchasing, the median home value is $632,200, with homes averaging around 950 square feet. Recent mortgage activity shows 174 total HMDA loan originations, predominantly conventional loans (148), with 23 FHA loans and 3 VA loans making up the remainder.

The neighborhood's economic snapshot reveals a notable disparity between recent income figures and longer-term census data. The current median household income is reported at $93,946, which is significantly higher than the Census median household income of $50,616, suggesting a changing economic landscape. This central district offers a compact, primarily rental living environment within the heart of the city.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 152 neighborhoods in Bakersfield.

Downtown Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$632K
Median Gross Rent$1K/mo
Median Household Income$51K
Homeownership Rate19.7%
Renter-Occupied80.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.2%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code90033
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations174
VA Loan Originations3
VA Loan Share1.7%
Average VA Loan Amount$798K
Conventional Loan Originations148
FHA Loan Originations23

Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown, Bakersfield

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

3 agents met the full merit gate for Downtown, Bakersfield, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Aaron C Hynds Certified

Contact

Phone: (661) 808-0354

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/austinhynds

Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a. His further demonstrate consistent professional excellence.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Kern County Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage Training Program[6]

Notable Achievements

5-star rating

Licensed Real Estate Professional

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Appraisal, Investment Properties, Rentals, market valuations, consulting, home buyers, relocation services, investment properties[4]

Cities Served

Bakersfield

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Ben Alas Listed

5.0 stars 98+ verified reviews License: 01143090 Bakersfield Real Estate Group at Watson Realty 32+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (661) 303-5401

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.lindabanales.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LindaLBanales

Why selected: Selected for his leadership as a Board Director for the Philippine American Society of CPAs, demonstrating significant community engagement.

Community & Leadership

Board Director at Philippine American Society of Certified Public Accountants (PASCPA)[6]

Auditor at Pascpa Los Angeles[6]

Pres at Ben & Helen Laino Alas Foundation[6]

Notable Achievements

30+ Years Real Estate Experience

98 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, Luxury Homes, <UNKNOWN>[4]

Cities Served

Bakersfield

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Ali Daredia Listed

Contact

Phone: (661) 903-3183

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sellkerncounty.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/alexdaredia

Why selected: Selected for his extensive community leadership and charitable work, which is paramount to our ranking. He combines this with a 93 five-star review track record and a strategic finance background for optimal client outcomes.

Notable Achievements

5-Star Client Rating

Five-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, Luxury Homes, New Construction, buyers, sellers, finance background, strategic guidance, strategic planning[4]

Cities Served

Bakersfield

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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