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Established bedroom community filled with history in Niles Canyon
Rooted in history and the natural beauty of the Fremont Hills, the Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills neighborhood provides a haven from modern troubles. The diverse community is home to many Silicon Valley workers, with technology companies like Apple, Google and Facebook nearby. In fact, San Francisco is 45 miles away, and Oakland is 27. Named for the Vallejo Flour Mills from the 1850s, this almost entirely residential neighborhood offers scenic views of the hills, miles of walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts and numerous recreational opportunities. “I’m a third-generation native of Fremont. I grew up in the Vallejo Mills area, attended school there, and my parents lived there until they passed. It’s a very popular area because of its location east of Mission Boulevard and against the foothills,” says Steve Pierce, a Broker with Keller Williams Advisors and decades of experience.
Canyon Heights homes have beautiful architecture and scenic views of the hills.
Mid century homes are perfect homes to buy if you want to live in Canyon Heights.
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Little League, stunning views and an artificial lake
Vallejo Mill Historical Park rests at the western edge of Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills. It commemorates where one of the two Vallejo Flour Mills once stood. The open grassy space has a walking trail, and parts of the stone aqueduct that carried water from Alameda Creek to the mill can be seen on Niles Canyon Road. Vallejo Mill Park is home to the Niles-Centerville Little League. Located next to the elementary school, this green space consists of four baseball diamonds of varying sizes. The Vargas Plateau Regional Park makes up much of the neighborhood. This expansive space in the Fremont Hills has six miles of multi-use trails, offering stunning panoramic views from 1,000 feet above the canyon floor. Central Park is just south of the neighborhood. This 450-acre space was developed in the 1960s along with Lake Elizabeth, a shallow 83-acre artificial lake. Repeatedly voted the best park in the Tri-City area, people come to walk or bike the 2-mile trail, take their pups to the dog park or shred at the Fremont Skate Park. There are also four playgrounds, a golf course, a water park and various athletic fields and courts.
Nearby, Niles operates several museums. Opened in 1938, the Solon Brothers Gas Station and Diner has been converted from a vintage fueling spot into a community history museum. Now called the Niles Flying A, its social club holds regular cookouts and car shows. The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum pays homage to the groundbreaking Essanay Film Company, an early studio that produced five of Charlie Chaplin’s movies in Niles. Portions of ‘The Tramp’ were filmed in Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills on Niles Canyon Road. The museum has a 100-seat nickelodeon theater and hosts the popular Chaplin Days each May. The festival began in 1979 and features three days of train rides, walking tours and a Chaplin look-alike contest.
Have a walk with your friends at Vargas Plateau Regional Park.
Residents can take a stroll through Central Park in Downtown Fremont.
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Nearby shopping centers, specialty stores and sweet treats
A commercial corridor lines Niles Boulevard, 1.5 miles away, for shopping and dining options. Part of Niles’ historic downtown, the corridor holds antique shops, locally owned eateries and record stores. Among it all, the Niles Fremont Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday morning year-round. It sells locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, dairy products and more. Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s are also 3.5 miles from the neighborhood on Paseo Padre Parkway. The Mission Valley Shopping Center is 3 miles southeast and offers a half-dozen eateries. La Farfalla Bakery offers sweet and savory items, like macarons, dumplings and pork buns. Plus, their display case is always full of individual treats in neat rows. Pasha specializes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines and has a variety of hookahs and flavored tobaccos.
Niles Farmers's Market is an open-air marketplaces where locals can get fresh produce.
The Historic Downtown Niles have a lot of restaurants and shops for Canyon Heights and nearby residents.
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An array of housing styles near Alameda Creek
Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills homes were primarily built between the early 1950s and the late 1980s. This gives the area diverse housing designs, with ranch-style, mid-century, and contemporary being the most prevalent. The neighborhood also contains Niles Canyon Mobile Estates. This 55-plus community is made of manufactured houses ranging from $100,000 to $325,000. Homes range from $950,000 to $2 million. “A lot of the homes have bigger than average lots compared to other Fremont subdivisions. A home recently went up for sale and received ten offers in the first few days. The interest rates are improving, and that’s helping things sell,” says Pierce. The entire spectrum of residences in Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills sells for a median price of $1.5 million.
Well kept home at the end of a culdesac
Two story charming home in Fremont, CA
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Historical schools with unique options
Children here attend historic schools founded between 1881 and 1955. A-minus-rated Vallejo Mill Elementary School and A-rated Centerville Middle School focus on educating students academically, emotionally and socially. A-rated Washington High boasts a nearly 94% graduation rate. It was the second high school to be formed in California, and today, it teaches subjects as diverse as multimedia art, the Chinese language and business courses.
Centerville Middle School is part of the Fremont Unified School District.
Vallejo Mill Elementary School is part of the Fremont Unified School District
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Driving to Silicon Valley or biking through regional parks
There are two ways to access Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills: Morrison Canyon Road and over the historic Stanley Bridge on Old Canyon Road. Both routes lead to the community’s gently curving tree-lined streets. Bike lanes run down Mission Boulevard, and people often bike or walk through the neighborhood to reach the multi-use trails in the Vargas Plateau Regional Park. Bus stops on Mission Boulevard make getting into downtown Fremont and Niles quick and straightforward. Major roadways like Highway 84 and Interstates 680 and 880 are just minutes away. These lead to San Francisco, Oakland and Silicon Valley, where many neighborhood residents are employed. The Washington Hospital Healthcare System lies 3 miles away, and travelers only have to go 20 miles to reach Oakland International Airport or 40 miles to San Francisco International.
The buses in mission boulevard is the easiest way to get around the Canyon Heights area.
Enjoy Suburban living in Canyon Heights.
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Diverse worship centers with multiple language options
Worship centers around Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills are as diverse as the neighborhood itself. The Dawoodi Bohra Community of the United States represents the Bohra branch of Islam. Their masjid is integral to the community, often hosting interfaith events and environmental clean-up days. Numerous Protestant and Catholic churches dot Mission Boulevard, and several offer services in Chinese or Spanish. Buddhist and Hindu temples, like the Chan Meditation Center and Sri Ashta Lakshmi Devasthanam, are less than 3 miles away.
Natural disaster risks and low crime score
Homes along Alameda Creek have a higher chance of flooding than other residences in the area, and wildfires can spark quickly due to the area’s dry climate. Winds from the hills can spread the flames, so homeowners are encouraged to keep debris away from their houses. Earthquakes are common in the area, although only one in 1989 was severe enough to be declared a national disaster. The city is working to finalize a local hazard mitigation plan to combat adverse outcomes from natural disasters. The neighborhood also has a very low crime risk. It earned a score of 2 out of 10 on the CAP Crime Index, half the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Vallejo Mill Historical Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Hiking
Shinn Historical Park
Central Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Vargas Plateau Regional Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Niles Community Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Always Dream Play Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Niles Town Plaza
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
32 min drive
Bus
Mission Blvd & Niles Blvd
Bus
Mission Blvd & Walnut Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills, Fremont sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills, Fremont over the last 12 months is $625,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,177
Median Age
49
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$160,354
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,943
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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