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Vine Hill is a way into the Bay Area
The neighborhood of Vine Hill gets its name from a time when its hills were flowing fields of grapes, dotted with locally owned wineries. But when the vintners moved north toward Napa Valley – the current wine mecca – they were replaced with accessible housing, outdoor recreation, and award-winning schools. Vine Hill offers value with its sense of community and proximity to the downtown areas of Oakland and San Francisco. “Vine Hill is a way into the Bay Area,” says Joe Reichert, a broker associate with Keller Williams Realty, “The neighborhood has good schools and a good sense of community.”
Vine Hill in Martinez is a great place to search for an affordable mid-size home by the Bay.
Kite surfers from Vine Hill brave the waves on the windy shores of Martinez Shoreline Park.
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Flat-top ranchers and bi-level houses sit on cul-de-sac-laden streets
Homes in Vine Hill are single-family, with prices ranging from $500,000 to $700,000. Flat-top ranchers from the 1950s sit next to wide streets, while contemporary, bi-level houses can be found in planned communities. Custom landscaping is common, with the shrubbery often reminiscent of a time when Vine Hill was nothing but flowing fields of grapes. Large palm trees and Italian Cypresses shade the many cul-de-sacs and courts featured prominently throughout the neighborhood. Street parking is available, but most homes come with two-car garages.
Quiet cul-de-sacs can be found at the end of many residential streets in Vine Hill.
Many of the single family homes in Vine Hill have lush flowers and shrubs.
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Award-winning schools in the Martinez-Unified School District
The Martinez-Unified School District and Mount Diablo Unified School District represent Vine Hill. Younger students can attend Las Juntas Elementary and Martinez Junior High School, with both receiving a B minus rating or higher on Niche. Upperclassmen can attend Alhambra Senior High School, which received an A-minus rating on Niche and offers four career educational pathways in engineering, computer science, digital media arts, and medical sciences.
The campus of Alhambra High School is a new facility and teens from Vine Hill love their school.
Alhambra High School has a beautiful campus for kids from Vine Hill and Martinez.
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Vine Hill has a large industrial center by the bay
Vine Hill is a center for oil refineries and industrial plants because of its easy connection to deep water shipping channels in the bay. Marathon Oil and PBF Energy operate major oil refineries along the neighborhood's northern border while water treatment plants and landfills are located to the East and West. The Martinez Refinery has been the subject of environmental concerns due to its growing number of spills and hazardous materials released recently. County officials have met with plant supervisors to outline paths for sustainability moving forward.
Oil companies set up shop in the early 1900's in Martinez and the refinery borders Vine Hill.
Waterbird Regional Preserve is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors in Vine Hill.
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Swing the bat at Waterfront Park
Although industrial areas surround the neighborhood, there is still an abundance of preserved and protected green space. At Waterfront Park, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and boccie ball courts can all be enjoyed with the incredible views of the surrounding mountains and bays. The Shoreline Park has nearly three miles of trails winding through the area's marshes and shores. Fishermen and Boaters head to the Martinez Marina to drop a line on the fishing pier or launch their boat into the Carquinez Strait. The Waterbird Regional Preserve provides a protected habitat to various birdlife and offers good opportunities for birdwatchers to spot different species of waterbirds, eagles, and raptors.
Vine Hill baseball players are lucky to have Waterfront Park so close and with new fields.
Vine Hill sits adjacent to Martinez Shoreline Park and offers a quiet place to sit with nature.
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Shops, restaurants, and wine
Pacheco Boulevard is the main commercial corridor for the neighborhood and features an array of businesses and shops. Located along State Route 4, Walmart and Lucky are the main area grocers. Wine enthusiasts can head to Viano Winery & Vineyards, which has operated since 1888 and continues to pay homage to the area's rich historical roots with guided tours and tastings. Some of the vineyard's original vines remain intact to this day. For lunch, locals head to La Primavera Lunch Truck which serves up authentic Mexican food and hand-made corn tortillas.
Viano is a century-old winery nestled in the Vine Hill neighborhood hillsides.
Area shopping centers close to Vine Hill have a Lucky grocery store.
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Farmers market
On Sundays, residents head to the Martinez Farmer’s Market to shop for artisanal goods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, specialty cheeses, and even dog treats. The Market runs year-round and is a California Certified Farmers’ Market.
Hop on the BART to head downtown
Bay Area commuters are conveniently positioned in Vine Hill, as Interstate 680 and State Route 4 offer easy access to the greater East Bay area and the bustling downtowns of Oakland and San Francisco. Multiple bus stops line Pacheco Boulevard and the North Concord/Martinez BART station is only 5 miles away, making San Francisco accessible by train as well. The Oakland International Airport is 30 miles away and is a hub for Southwest Airlines.
Vine Hill is a well connected option for Bay Area commuters looking for an affordable home.
For residents of Vine Hill, Amtrak is one of the many public transportation options for commute.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Hidden Lakes Park
Holiday Highlands Park
Matteo's Dream Playground
Mountain View Park
Morello School Park
Cappy Ricks Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
46 min drive
Bus
Pacheco Blvd And Arthur Rd
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Pacheco Blvd And Contra Costa Health Services Discovery House
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Morello Ave And Pacheco Blvd
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Pacheco Blvd And Morello Ave
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Pacheco Blvd And Ace Truckbox Center Martinez
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Pacheco Blvd And Camino Del Sol
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Pacheco Blvd And Refinery Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Vine Hill
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Vine Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vine Hill, Martinez sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Vine Hill, Martinez over the last 12 months is $465,000, up 24% 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
4,225
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,487
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,651
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.3%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
5/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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