Solera at Kern Canyon by Del Webb - Bakersfield, CA

Solera at Kern Canyon is a gated 55+ Del Webb community of 558 single-family homes in northeast Bakersfield’s Rio Bravo area. Its defining feature is an established amenity program centered on the 8,000-square-foot Grove Clubhouse, with fitness, social, arts and game spaces plus outdoor courts and a pool complex. The community is fully built out, so buyers are shopping the resale market rather than new construction. Its location also places residents near Rio Bravo Country Club and the foothills leading toward the Southern Sierra Mountains.

Homes at Solera at Kern Canyon

Solera’s 558 residences are detached, single-family homes built by Del Webb/Pulte, with construction reported from 2004 through 2013. Current sales are resale only. Recent 2026 listings reviewed range from $299,000 for a 1,304-square-foot home to $428,500 for a 2,377-square-foot home. Homes are generally single-story ranch designs, with examples offering two or three bedrooms plus offices or dens, covered patios and two- or three-car garages. Exact original builder floor-plan catalog and specifications are Unverifiable.

Amenities at Solera at Kern Canyon

The 8,000-square-foot Grove Clubhouse contains a ballroom, library, billiards room, crafts room and fitness center. Outdoor facilities include a large community pool and spa, two bocce courts, one tennis court, four pickleball courts, a putting-green area and five pocket parks. The association also supports community committees and activities, while its website provides access to events, amenity bookings and resident communications. Together, these facilities provide the community’s main shared recreation and social spaces.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Access is via Highway 178 and Miramonte Drive in northeast Bakersfield. The HOA lists Bakersfield College about 7 miles away and Cal State Bakersfield about 15 miles away. Countryside Village, off Highway 178, provides nearby grocery and dining options. Medical care is farther into Bakersfield, including Kern Medical and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Third-party location data places them roughly 7 and 9 miles away, respectively. Kern River recreation and the Southern Sierra foothills are also nearby.