5205 Antares Court
Bakersfield, CA, 93306
$509,999
MLS: PI26145995
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,627
Lot
0.24 ac
Year Built
2026
MLS #
PI26145995
Days on Market
25
Listed
Jul 6, 2026
Description
Welcome to 5205 Antares Ct, a beautifully built 2026 home offering 2,627 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in Northeast Bakersfield. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, this corner-lot property is move-in ready and built to today's standards no updates needed, no guesswork on age or condition. Inside, an open-concept layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas into one seamless space perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying everyday life with room to gather. The home also comes with owned solar, giving buyers real energy savings from day one with no lease to take over. The corner-lot position brings extra yard space, added privacy, and great natural light throughout. Set on a quiet court zoned for Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary, with easy access to Morning Drive and Highway 178, this home pairs new construction with an established, well-kept neighborhood feel.
Location
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA 93306
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Remy Martinez-Castillo · Keller Williams Realty Bakersfield
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$3,972
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $51,000 · Loan: $458,999
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.66% as of Jul 30, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $2,950
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $531
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $191
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Today's Rates
As of Jul 30, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.66%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.04%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Bakersfield home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $17,850 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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