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Suburban living in East Vallejo
Somerset Highlands is a quiet, all-residential neighborhood between Benicia and downtown Vallejo containing single-family homes built after 1970. “Somerset Highlands is close to all the shopping, like Costco and the strip mall,” says Cathy Rojas, RE/MAX Realtor who specializes in the local market. “It’s very accessible to the golf course, downtown and the state park. And there’s a brand-new subdivision coming up.” The neighborhood is shaped like a diamond, with new homes under construction in the southern tip near Interstate 780 and Benicia State Recreation Area. Heading north, the elevation rises, and hiking trails overlook the neighborhood below. Somerset Highlands is 39 miles from San Francisco and 27 miles from Oakland. Its CAP Index crime score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
The Somerset Highlands neighborhood traces its roots back to the mid-20th century.
Somerset Highlands has many housing options for any budget.
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Newer homes east of Vallejo
Driveways tend to be short in this East Vallejo neighborhood, but streets are broad enough that people can easily drive between cars parked on both sides of the street. “For homes built in the ‘70s and up, East Vallejo is your best bet. Vallejo’s made up of pockets: the east side has newer homes, while the south and north have 1930s, 1940s and 1950s architecture,” Rojas says. The northern part of Somerset Highlands contains split-level and ranch-style homes built in the 1970s on hilly terrain. The southern half contains Spanish-style and New Traditional homes built in the 2000s on flat streets. Cascade at Waterstone, a new subdivision, is under construction, scheduled to be completed in late 2024. Prices range between about $600,000 and $900,000, depending on home age and size.
Single family homes are huge in Somerset Highlands.
The neighborhoods are quiet and have vibrant colors in Somerset Highlands.
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Hiking at Benicia State Recreation Area
Somerset Highlands is close to Blue Rock Springs Golf Club and several hiking trails. The golf club is north of the neighborhood, surrounded by rolling green hills, and has two public 18-hole courses and a driving range. At Highlands Park, a flat walking path loops around the central open green space. This park also contains a playground, a basketball court, barbecue grills, a bocce ball court and covered picnic pavilions; one pavilion is first-come, first-served and the other two are available for rent. From Channing Circle Park, which is directly west of the neighborhood, hikers can access the Rollye Wiskerson Trail, a dog-friendly path that stretches east past several Benicia parks. The trails above Channing Circle Park provide unobstructed views of the golden-tangerine sunset over Somerset Highlands. The Rollye Wiskerson Trail ultimately leads to Lake Herman, a large recreational area home to turtles, fish, poppies and blue bonnets. South of the neighborhood, Benicia State Recreation Area has more than 2 miles of paths for cycling, running and horseback riding. This marshland lines the Carquinez Strait, a body of water connecting to the San Pablo Bay.
There plenty of trails for exercise in Somerset Highlands.
Children and parents enjoy the local parks here in Somerset Highlands
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Public and Catholic schools
Annie Pennycook Elementary School is a kindergarten through sixth-grade institution with a C-minus rating on Niche. Hogan Middle School is rated C-minus and Jesse M. Bethel High School is rated B-minus. Bethel High offers career pathways in biomedical sciences, law and multimedia. High schoolers may also enroll in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), which teaches time management and note-taking skills. St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School, rated A, is a private Catholic option.
Annie Pennycook Elementary School is in the East Vallejo neighborhood.
The Benicia High School athletics program is a local highlight as seen at the Homecoming game.
Main entrance to Benicia Middle School in Benicia, Benicia CA
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Nearby shops and weekly conveniences
At the southern tip of Somerset Highlands, Rose Center Shopping Mall contains retailers and restaurants, including Longs Drugs, Starbucks and Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a fitness studio and a barber shop. Just down the road, residents can dine on Italian classics at Palermos or grab a bagel or deli sandwich from Benicia Coffee Company. Groceries are available nearby at Rose Market and Safeway. There are several houses of worship around the neighborhood, including Wayside United Methodist Church, Vallejo Hindu Temple, Vallejo Korean Church-Nazarene and Islamic Center of Vallejo.
Mountain Mikes is a staple in the Somerset Highlands for your pizza fix.
Lim Ros Thai is a local Thai restaurant serving authentic Thai food in the Somerset Highlands
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Driving to Vallejo and Benicia
This car-dependent community is 5 miles from Vallejo Kaiser Permanente Hospital and 37 miles from Oakland International Airport. Columbus Parkway is the main road in and out of the neighborhood. It connects to Interstate 780, which leads to Benicia.
Somerset Highlands has abundant bus stops through out it.
Somerset Highlands provides a great place to start a family.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Somerset Highlands
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Somerset Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Somerset Highlands, Vallejo sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Somerset Highlands, Vallejo over the last 12 months is $730,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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