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Buy a Home in Taft.
Explore homes for sale in Taft, CA with Alex Daredia, your local Central Valley real estate expert. From first-time buyers to growing families, Alex provides personalized guidance navigating Taft's housing market where the median home price sits around $195K.
Taft Market
$195,000.00
Median Home Price
60
Avg Days on Market
9,500
Population
Buying a Home in Taft, CA — Your Complete Guide
Taft offers the most affordable homeownership opportunity in the region, with median prices under $200K. This oil town on the western edge of Kern County provides a small-town lifestyle with surprisingly good amenities including Taft College and the West Kern Oil Museum.
With a median home price around $195K and properties averaging 55 days on market, Taft represents exceptional affordability in the Central Valley. Alex Daredia has helped dozens of buyers navigate this specific market, understanding which neighborhoods deliver the best value for different lifestyles and budgets.
Top Neighborhoods for Buyers in Taft
- downtown Taft — A popular choice for buyers seeking quality homes in Taft
- Ford City area — A popular choice for buyers seeking quality homes in Taft
- South Taft — A popular choice for buyers seeking quality homes in Taft
Each of these areas offers distinct advantages depending on whether you prioritize schools, commute times, lot size, or newer construction. Alex will tour these neighborhoods with you and provide comparable sales data so you can make a confident decision.
Schools and Family Considerations
Taft is served by Taft City School District, Taft Union High. Alex can provide detailed school rating data for any neighborhood you're considering, helping families with children make informed location decisions. Commute times from Taft: 45 min to Bakersfield via CA-119.
Down Payment and Financing in Taft
Many buyers in Taft qualify for programs that reduce or eliminate down payment requirements. FHA loans with 3.5% down are popular here, and USDA loans may be available in certain Taft zip codes. CalHFA and Kern/Tulare County down payment assistance programs can stack with these loans, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs to nearly zero. Alex works with preferred local lenders who specialize in these programs.
Alex's Approach for Taft Buyers
Buying in Taft requires understanding hyper-local pricing patterns that don't show up on Zillow. Alex provides custom CMAs for every property you consider, negotiates inspection repairs aggressively, and coordinates with local escrow and title companies who know Taft's market. From your first showing to key handoff, you'll have an experienced advocate focused on getting you the right home at the right price.
How It Works in Taft
Taft Market Orientation & Pre-Approval
We start with a deep dive into Taft's current inventory, pricing trends, and neighborhood dynamics. Alex connects you with local lenders who know Taft's market and can structure the strongest financing for your situation, including down payment assistance programs available in this area.
Targeted Taft Property Search
Using MLS data, pocket listings, and Alex's network of Taft contacts, we identify homes matching your criteria. Alex previews properties before your tours, filtering out overpriced listings and flagging hidden value that online searches miss in the Taft market.
Strategic Offer & Negotiation
Alex crafts offers calibrated to Taft's current conditions — with homes averaging 55 days on market, the approach differs from faster or slower markets. Every offer includes strategic contingencies and terms designed to win without overpaying.
Inspections Through Closing in Taft
Alex coordinates inspections with Taft-experienced inspectors who know local construction patterns, manages repair negotiations, monitors appraisal timelines, and ensures a smooth closing with local escrow companies familiar with Taft transactions.
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