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Bakersfield, CA

$2,500,000

20638 Taft, Bakersfield, CA
114
Days listed

About this home

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT – Now Offered at $2,500,000, Previously $5,988,000! Approximately 18.73 acres of flat, usable land strategically located along Taft Highway near the Interstate 5 interchange. The property offers approximately 959 feet of frontage, strong visibility, and convenient access along one of California’s primary north-south transportation corridors. Positioned near established freeway-oriented businesses and travel services, the site offers potential for a variety of future development concepts, including a travel center, fuel station, truck services, hotel, restaurant, retail, EV charging, industrial, logistics, and possible data center development, subject to buyer verification and all required governmental approvals. Electricity, public water, and gas are reported along Taft Highway, and an existing well is located on the property. Current zoning is A-1. Ownership previously explored a transition toward commercial development. Buyer to independently verify zoning, General Plan designation, utilities, access, feasibility, entitlements, and all development requirements with Kern County. Seller-provided conceptual renderings shown in the MLS photos are for illustrative purposes only and depict possible travel center and data center development configurations. The concepts are not approved plans, existing improvements, entitlements, or guarantees of development.

Facts & features

Exterior & lot
Lot size
18.73 acres (815,878.8 sq ft)
View
Mountains
Community
Area
BKSF - Bakersfield
County
Kern
Community features
Street Lights
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Land
Days on market
114
Listed
2026-03-29
Original price
$3,000,000
Terms
Exchange 1031
Parcel #
52414010009
MLS #
CV26068399
Listed by
Rainer Pedraz · KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK

Location

Price history

Listed
$3,000,000 · 2026-03-29
Price reduced
$2,500,000 (−$500,000)
Days on market
114
Current price
$2,500,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$15,683
$12,641 principal & interest · $3,042 taxes & insurance
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK. © 2026. The multiple listing data appearing on this website is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. All data, including but not limited to all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Last updated July 26, 2026 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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