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Golf course and resident amenities in Rancho Solano
Rancho Solano is the quintessential master-planned community. This neighborhood, centered around a popular local golf course, has been a suburban staple in Fairfield since the 1990s. With resident amenities like a health club and pet-friendly walking routes, Rancho Solano is an active community in the hills of Solano County. "Rancho Solano is for a buyer who wants sidewalks and cookie-cutter houses versus being out in the country," says Andy Klink, an area local and broker associate at Country Estates Inc. "It is community oriented, family oriented and people who move here love it."
Rancho Solano encircles the Rancho Solano Golf Course.
It's common to see golfers practicing their swings at the Rancho Solano Golf Course in Rancho Solano.
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HOA communities centered around the golf course
The neighborhood's main access road, the Rancho Solano Parkway, winds around the golf course and hills blooming with oak trees. Rancho Solano has about 1,200 homes across six gated residential communities. Most properties have monthly HOA fees under $100. This area features New Traditional and Mediterranean homes with stucco siding and tile roofs. Prices range from $700,000 to $1.2 million. Townhouses cost between $550,000 and $800,000. "It's a great midpoint between cities, and the prices are almost half of some areas," Klink says. "Each village has its own gate. The first homes sold in the 80s, and the last of the tract homes finished in 2011."
The neighborhood's CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4. Rancho Solano is also prone to wildfires, and residents may need an evacuation plan. Compared to many parts of California, the area also has worse air quality than 80% of places in California.
Luxurious Craftsman style homes decorate the streets in Rancho Solano.
Rancho Solano is full of quite and clean streets with large multifamily homes.
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Award-winning golf course, green spaces and a health club for residents
The Rancho Solano Golf Course has won multiple awards for having well-maintained greens, some of the largest in Northern California. The community also provides the In-Shape Fitness features extensive fitness equipment, tennis courts and a swimming pool. While there are play structures in some of the local communities, Meadow Glen Park is a green space with a shady playground. The Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center has interactive gardens, conservation information and habitats for bird species like turkeys, hawks and peacocks.
It's common to see people enjoying games of golf in Rancho Solano.
Rancho Solano Golf Course also has tennis courts for residents in Rancho Solano.
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Schools rated B-plus and higher with various programs
Suisun Valley Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It earns a B-plus grade from Niche and features an agriscience program with a 2-acre farm that students use to learn about sustainable practices and farm-to-table. Angelo Rodriguez High School receives an A-minus and allows students to graduate with two years of post-secondary education.
Students are the highest priority at Solano Christian Academy.
Angelo Rodriguez High School is in the Cordelia neighborhood of California.
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Solano County shopping, dining and a short trip to Napa
About 4 miles south, the Solano Town Center offers over 130 retailers and a movie theater. Also nearby, the Gateway Courtyard provides restaurants, such as Favela's Fusion, which serves Mexican dishes and margaritas in a gothic-style space with dramatic chandeliers. In Downtown Fairfield, Three Restaurant is a counter-serve Italian eatery with live music serving Italian food. The area also has supermarkets like Trader Joe's and Safeway. Residents can also head to Napa, an internationally recognized wine and culinary center about 20 miles west. "Many people here like to go to Napa because it has the best restaurants in the world," Klink says. The area also has events like the Rancho Solano Spring Fling, with more than 75 artists and vendors at the Rancho Solano Golf Course in April.
Favela's Fusion offers delicious fish tacos in Rancho Solano.
Rancho Solano has a plethora of retail and restaurants in the neighborhood.
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Between San Francisco and Sacramento on I-80
Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) is the city's bus system, although Rancho Solano does not have direct access to bus stops. Interstate 80 is the local expressway. San Francisco is about 50 miles southwest of this area, while Sacramento is roughly 45 miles northeast on I-80. The largest employer in Solano County is Travis Air Force Base, a military base around 10 miles east. The Sacramento International Airport is approximately 50 miles northeast with passenger flights throughout North America.
Rancho Solano offers a quite and cozy suburban lifestyle.
Interstate 80 is the fastest way to get from Rancho Solano to San Francisco.
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Transit
Airport
Sacramento International
64 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rancho Solano
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rancho Solano Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Solano, Fairfield sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Solano, Fairfield over the last 12 months is $266,500, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Perched on a knoll in the prestigious gated community of Rancho Solano, this stunning custom-built 4BD, 3.5BA home offers 3,283 sqft of refined living. A grand foyer welcomes you into elegant formal living and dining rooms, ideal for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features natural quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy breakfast nookâperfect for casual mornings. The
Tuscany Hills Duplex in the heart of Rancho Solano Single Level 2 bedroom 2 bath located in the 62yr+ Senior Community. Enjoy the Open Floor plan, charming backyard and neighborhood. Rancho Solano has many wonderful things to offer, golf, fitness, event center & restaurant. Property is in a Trust, easy to view!
Welcome home. 3161 Sonoma Valley Drive is a beautiful four bedroom, two 1/2 bath, two story. Airy and light. New framed Anderson windows in kitchen and family room slider. Formal living/dining areas, great room adjacent to the kitchen with an electric fire place and elegant mantle. Hardwood and tile flooring with carpet on stairs and in one bedroom. Spacious primary bedroom en suite with
Located in the prestigious gated community of Rancho Solano, within the desirable Vistara townhomes, this beautifully maintained residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,750 square feet of living space. Set along the scenic 18th hole of the Rancho Solano Golf Course, the home boasts fresh paint and brand-new carpet, making it truly move-in ready. The kitchen features
Ladies & Gentlemen, this really is a Honey Stop the Car moment. Location, Curb appeal, Condition and Price, this one has it all in a gated setting. Updating and upgrading by sellers, includes Fresh Paint, inside and out. Total flooring replacement with plush wall to wall carpet and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Sometime in the past the Kitchen cabinets were upgraded, Sellers have just replaced
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,764
Median Age
55
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,779
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,867
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
61.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.1%
% Population in Labor Force
55.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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