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TAFT, CA 93268

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Kern County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
60
⇧ 11.1% vs 54 last year
Pending
17
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$275,000
⇩ 6% vs $292,450 last year
Average Price
$303,300
⇧ 12.3% vs $270,005 last year
Days on Market
67
⇩ 4.3% vs 70 days last year

Market Context

Population: 17,124  ·  Density: 97.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $50,204

Typical home value: $195,755  ·  Homeownership: 46.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The TAFT, CA real estate market (93268) currently shows 60 active listings, with 17 pending sales. Homes are averaging 67 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 67 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6% year-over-year, from $292,450 to $275,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 60 this year vs 54 last year
  • Days on market: 67 now vs 70 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $275,000 (-6% YoY)
  • Average: $303,300 (+12.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 40.7 miles — 1,080 listings ($520,271,472 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
93268Taft, CA 932680.0 mi60$18,198,000$275,000$303,300
93311Bakersfield, CA 9331113.7 mi203$121,510,116$527,793$598,572
93206Buttonwillow, CA 9320619.5 mi1$169,900$169,900$169,900
93222Pine Mountain Club, CA 9322220.4 mi82$36,391,518$425,000$443,799
93312Bakersfield, CA 9331222.5 mi119$62,477,737$496,900$525,023
93263Shafter, CA 9326323.3 mi53$25,293,614$454,950$477,238
93252Maricopa, CA 9325225.1 mi13$8,494,031$298,990$653,387
93301Bakersfield, CA 9330126.5 mi29$13,076,419$415,000$450,911
93305Bakersfield, CA 9330528.3 mi62$20,352,678$319,500$328,269
93203Arvin, CA 9320331.9 mi13$5,723,770$370,000$440,290
93225Frazier Park, CA 9322533.6 mi59$37,817,997$450,000$640,983
93308Bakersfield, CA 9330837.5 mi162$67,723,452$337,450$418,046
93306Bakersfield, CA 9330640.7 mi224$103,042,240$424,998$460,010

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in TAFT, CA 93268?

As of January 2026, there are 60 active listings in TAFT, CA (zip code 93268), compared to 54 the prior year.

What is the median home price in TAFT, CA 93268?

The median listing price in TAFT, CA 93268 is $275,000 as of January 2026, a 6% decrease from $292,450 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in TAFT, CA?

Homes in TAFT, CA 93268 spend an average of 67 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 70 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in TAFT, CA 93268?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, TAFT, CA 93268 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 67 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in TAFT, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in TAFT, CA 93268 save an estimated $5,500 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $275,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.