Kern County
Sell Your House Fast for Cash
in Bakersfield, CA
We buy houses fast for cash in Bakersfield, CA. As-is, any condition, no fees, no repairs.
- No repairs or renovations needed
- No inspections or appraisals required
- No realtor commissions, no escrow fees
- You choose the closing date
Bakersfield is the ninth-largest city in California and the seat of Kern County, with a large enough footprint that it spans over a dozen ZIP codes and housing stock ranging from historic downtown properties to large newer subdivisions in the southwest.
Serving Downtown Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Northeast Bakersfield, Oleander (93301, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93309…). Population approximately 403,455.
House Junkies is a vertically integrated buyer, meaning we buy, renovate, and resell with our own capital and our own licensed crew (CA LIC#1077593), not a wholesaler shopping your house to a stranger.
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We Buy Houses in Bakersfield
How a Cash Sale Works in Bakersfield
Cash Home Buyers in Bakersfield
If you want to skip listing, showings, and agent commissions, a direct cash sale is the simplest route. House Junkies is a local cash home buyer: we make the offer, we pay the closing costs, and you pick the closing date, in as little as 7 days. There is no obligation, and you get a written offer within 24 hours of sharing your address.
House Buyers in Bakersfield, CA: Any Condition
We buy houses in Bakersfield in any condition, including fire damage, water damage, code violations, tenant-occupied rentals, hoarder houses, vacant houses, homes facing foreclosure, and inherited or probate properties. Because we renovate with our own crew, a house that needs work is something we price in, not a reason to walk away.
Sell My House Fast in Bakersfield, CA, As-Is
Selling as-is means no repairs, no cleaning out the garage, and no inspection or appraisal waiting on a buyer's lender. See exactly how we calculate your offer and how it compares with listing with an agent before you decide.
By the Numbers
Bakersfield Housing and Neighborhood Data
Bakersfield had 403,455 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate is 422,165, which is 4.6% higher than the 2020 count. The area covers 149.78 square miles, which works out to about 2,694 people per square mile.
The median value of an owner-occupied home in Bakersfield is $371,700. That is 49% below the California median of $734,700, and 12% above the U.S. median of $332,700. A house that needs repairs usually sells for less than these citywide numbers, and we price that in. See how we calculate your offer.
About 60.6% of occupied homes in Bakersfield are lived in by their owners, so about 39.4% are rented. The owner rate is 55.9% across California and 65.2% across the U.S.
The median rent in Bakersfield is $1,472 a month, compared with $2,036 in California and $1,413 across the U.S. The median household income is $80,540 (2020-2024, in 2024 dollars). The average household has 3.14 people, compared with 2.84 in California. 23.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 37.1% in California.
| Bakersfield at a glance | Bakersfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| People (2020 Census) | 403,455 | ||
| Median home value | $371,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 60.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median rent per month | $1,472 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $80,540 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| People per household | 3.14 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020 Census and 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates. These are citywide numbers, not an offer on your house. Call for a number on your address.
Local Facts
Bakersfield Quick Facts
- Bakersfield is the ninth-largest city in California and the seat of Kern County.
- The city is closely associated with country music history as the birthplace of the "Bakersfield Sound," made famous by Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.
- Kern County is one of the top oil-producing counties in the country, and oil remains a major part of Bakersfield's economy alongside agriculture.
- Downtown Bakersfield has been undergoing a revitalization push in recent years, adding restaurants and mixed-use development.
- Bakersfield sits at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, about an hour and a half south of Visalia.
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Cash Offer vs. Listing
Why Sell to House Junkies Instead of a Market Listing
Listing will get you top dollar with the right timing and a house that is market ready. For homes that need work, here is how the options actually stack up.
Selling to House Junkies
Sell It As-Is
No repairs, no cleaning, no property clean-out. Leave the house exactly how it is, and leave behind anything you do not want.
No Commissions or Fees
There is no agent to pay and nothing comes out of your check for us. The number on the offer is the number you get.
We Pay the Closing Costs
Escrow, title, and closing costs are on us, so there are no surprises at the closing table.
A Cash Offer That Holds
We close with our own capital, so there is no buyer's loan to fall through and no lender appraisal to blow up the deal.
You Pick the Closing Date
Most deals close in 14 days, as fast as 7 if you need to, or later if you need time to move.
Listing With an Agent
Repairs and Prep First
Buyers and their inspectors expect a house that is ready to go. Fixes, cleaning, and staging usually come out of your pocket.
Commissions Come Out of Your Sale
Agent commissions usually run 5-6% of the sale price, plus marketing and other costs.
Seller Closing Costs
Title, escrow, transfer tax, and any repair credits the buyer asks for after inspection get paid out of your proceeds.
Deals Can Fall Through
Most buyers need a loan. If their financing or the appraisal falls short, you can end up back on the market when you need to move.
Longer, Less Certain Timeline
Showings, offers, inspections, and loan approval often take 60 to 90 days or more, with open houses along the way.
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