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Top 5 Home Sales in the Bakersfield, California Metro Area β€” Week Ending August 9, 2026

The five highest-priced home sales reported in the Bakersfield metro area for the week ending August 9, 2026, were led by the $1,385,000 sale of a remodeled home on Strebor Drive in Northwest Bakersfield.

Top 5 Home Sales in the Bakersfield, California Metro Area β€” Week Ending August 9, 2026

The five highest-priced home sales publicly reported in the Bakersfield, California metro area for the week ending August 9, 2026, combined for $5.75 million. Leading the list was a remodeled five-bedroom home on Strebor Drive in Northwest Bakersfield, which closed at $1,385,000 on August 4.

The week’s sales clustered in established Bakersfield neighborhoods, including Olde Stockdale, Stockdale Estates, and the gated Grand Island section of Seven Oaks, with the list rounded out by an equestrian property in the Bear Valley Springs community of Tehachapi.

RealtyWire’s Top 5 ranks the five highest-priced residential closings it identified in the Bakersfield, California metro area for the reporting week. It may omit private, delayed, nondisclosed, or otherwise unreported transactions.

No. 1 — $1,385,000 · 15931 Strebor Dr, Bakersfield, California

Top home sale No. 1 in the Bakersfield, California metro area β€” 15931 Strebor Dr, Bakersfield, California, week ending August 9, 2026

The week’s top sale closed on August 4, 2026, at 15931 Strebor Drive in Northwest Bakersfield, where a remodeled five-bedroom, three-bath home sold for $1,385,000. Built in 1998, the house offers a reported 3,035 square feet and sits on a one-acre lot in the 93314 ZIP code.

The listing describes an oversized kitchen at the center of the home, outfitted with a large island, premium appliances, extensive cabinetry, and a breakfast nook that opens to the main gathering rooms. A private movie theater gives the home a dedicated screening room, and the backyard is built for entertaining, with a pool, a covered patio, and open space for outdoor gatherings. The property also includes a large barn and workshop sized for an RV, a feature the listing presents as adaptable to a range of uses. According to the listing, the home sits in a sought-after section of Northwest Bakersfield close to shopping, dining, and area schools.

Maria G. Soberon of eXp Realty of Southern Cali was the listing agent. Jason Gillies of Jason Gillies, Broker represented the buyer.

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No. 2 — $1,350,000 · 7108 Saint Andrews Dr, Bakersfield, California

Top home sale No. 2 in the Bakersfield, California metro area β€” 7108 Saint Andrews Dr, Bakersfield, California, week ending August 9, 2026

At 7108 Saint Andrews Drive in Bakersfield’s Olde Stockdale neighborhood, a four-bedroom, four-bath home closed for $1,350,000 on August 7, 2026. The property is described in the listing as rebuilt from the ground up in 2020, with a main house reported at 3,168 square feet on a 15,344-square-foot lot, plus a 500-square-foot guest and pool house with its own bath, gas utility, and an overhead door.

Listed features include owned solar, two HVAC systems, two tankless water heaters, Andersen windows, a mudroom with built-ins, and an original wood-burning fireplace, while the exterior incorporates reclaimed brick sourced from Stanford University. The kitchen carries quartz counters, custom Shaker cabinetry with soft-close hardware, and premium fixtures and appliances, and the primary suite adds a fireplace, an oversized shower, and a quartz-and-tile vanity. Out back, a salt-water pool is enclosed by child-safe fencing.

William Amir Gordon of Watson Realty was the listing agent. Robert J. King of Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT represented the buyer.

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No. 3 — $1,050,000 · 7301 Calle Sagrada, Bakersfield, California

Top home sale No. 3 in the Bakersfield, California metro area β€” 7301 Calle Sagrada, Bakersfield, California, week ending August 9, 2026

A custom estate at 7301 Calle Sagrada in Bakersfield’s Stockdale Estates closed for $1,050,000 on August 4, 2026. Built in 1992, the five-bedroom, four-bath home is described in the listing as spanning more than 5,500 square feet on a 0.6-acre cul-de-sac lot, set behind block walls that give the grounds a secluded, resort-style character.

The floor plan follows an open split-wing layout and includes an office and a theater room in addition to the bedrooms. A double-door entry opens to high ceilings and a formal living room scaled for entertaining, and the home carries surround sound, generous storage, and a sizable primary suite. Recent updates cited in the listing include new kitchen countertops, some refreshed bathroom counters, and updated front-entry tile. Outside are a freshly re-plastered pool, park-like grounds, an enclosed patio, rain gutters, a three-car garage, and a security camera system.

Bart A. Tipton of Keller Williams Realty was the listing agent. Lorena Y. Velasquez of Portfolio Properties represented the buyer.

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No. 4 — $990,000 · 11509 Haydock Ct, Bakersfield, California

Top home sale No. 4 in the Bakersfield, California metro area β€” 11509 Haydock Ct, Bakersfield, California, week ending August 9, 2026

Inside the gated Grand Island section of the Seven Oaks community, a custom single-story home at 11509 Haydock Court closed for $990,000 on August 7, 2026. Built in 2002, the four-bedroom, four-bath residence offers a reported 3,841 square feet on an oversized corner lot of 17,424 square feet in Bakersfield’s 93311 ZIP code.

Leaded-glass double doors open to formal living and dining rooms framed by architectural columns, along with a private office finished with built-ins. The kitchen features stone counters and generous prep space and flows into a family room with wood flooring, a stone fireplace, and a boxed-beam ceiling. The split-wing layout places the primary suite apart from the other bedrooms and gives it a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and direct backyard access. Outside, the listing describes mature landscaping, a covered patio, and an expansive lawn in what it calls one of Bakersfield’s most sought-after luxury communities.

Johnny R. Garza of The Garza Group- Exp Realty was the listing agent.

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No. 5 — $975,000 · 23840 Martingale Way, Tehachapi, California

Top home sale No. 5 in the Bakersfield, California metro area β€” 23840 Martingale Way, Tehachapi, California, week ending August 9, 2026

The list closes in Tehachapi, where a 2.3-acre equestrian property at 23840 Martingale Way sold for $975,000 on August 6, 2026. Built in 2010 inside the gated Bear Valley Springs community, the three-bedroom, three-bath home offers a reported 3,263 square feet, along with an office and two separate living rooms.

High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows fill the open layout with natural light, and the great room centers on a stacked-stone fireplace beside a kitchen with granite countertops, a wet bar, a wine refrigerator, and a center island. The primary suite occupies its own wing and includes a jetted tub and a boutique-style walk-in closet. The horse facilities take in a 36-by-36-foot barn with three stalls and a tack room, a 64-by-152-foot riding arena, and a fenced pasture, with direct access to the community’s trail network. Owned solar, a generator, three fireplaces, and a covered RV space with a dump station round out the amenities.

Kari A. Munoz of Coldwell Banker Frontier was the listing agent.

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RealtyWire selected these transactions from publicly reported residential sales identified for the calendar week ending Sunday, August 9, 2026. The report may exclude private, off-market, delayed or nondisclosed transactions. Prices, property details and professional representation are reported as available at publication and may be updated following confirmation from transaction participants.

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