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West Vallejo

West Vallejo

Neighborhood in Vallejo, California

Solano County 94589, 94590

$499,085 Average Value
$370 Average Price per Sq Ft
54 Homes For Sale

A sprawling neighborhood in the heart of Vallejo

Located between the Napa River and Interstate 80, West Vallejo is home to over 30,000 residents. People live alongside some of Vallejo’s greatest assets, like Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the city’s two hospitals and the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. Most homes sit between Sonoma Boulevard and the Interstate, and the housing stock is quite varied, from midcentury bungalows to remodeled 1930s homes. Sonoma Boulevard, also known as Route 29, runs north-south through the neighborhood. “Down Sonoma Boulevard, there are beautiful Victorian houses on the hill,” says Madeleine Xavier, Vallejo resident and real estate agent licensed in California. This road also passes through Vallejo Heights, Saint Vincent’s Hill and Downtown Vallejo – three neighborhoods encompassed by West Vallejo.

Residential homes in West Vallejo are close together and offer a coastal feel.
Residential homes in West Vallejo are close together and offer a coastal feel.
West Vallejo is decorated with various style of homes.
West Vallejo is decorated with various style of homes.
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From midcentury bungalows to multifamily properties

West Vallejo offers a wide array of home styles, sizes and lots on gridded streets and winding, hillside roadways. Streets are often lined with landscaped brush and mature northern California trees, and some homes are perched on low hillsides with views of the city and San Pablo Bay in the distance. Potential homebuyers will find everything from Craftsmans and Tudor Revival cottages to Mission Revival style bungalows with tiled rooftops, arched doorways and stucco walls. Homes in West Vallejo were mainly built between the 1930s and 1970s; many are remodeled midcentury bungalows, which tend to sell in the mid $500,000s. “You’ve got some really well-constructed period homes here. There’s a lot of architectural heritage in this area,” says Realtor Gerri Kalk of Davis & Associates, who has worked in the area for nearly 50 years. Homes in need of renovations can cost less than $300,000; otherwise, homes start at about $330,000 for about 1,000 square feet and stretch to $1.1 million for an upgraded early 20th-century home spanning over 4,000 square feet. Condos range from about $100,000 for 500 square feet to $460,000 for a two-story unit in a gated community. Multifamily homes start at $450,000 for about 1,500 square feet, but fixer-uppers hit the market for less. The top of the price range for multifamily homes is $1 million for a completely rebuilt 1968 six-bedroom property. Manufactured homes cost between $65,000 and $185,000.

Home offerings in a range of architectural styles of yesteryear.
Home offerings in a range of architectural styles of yesteryear.
Many homes in West Vallejo come with solar panels installed.
Many homes in West Vallejo come with solar panels installed.
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Diverse Vallejo dining spots

Many of West Vallejo’s most popular locally-owned restaurants are concentrated near downtown. Provisions is a city-wide favorite for its craft cocktails and brunch served on a lit patio or in a private banquet room. “There are good breakfast places, decent Mexican food and there’s a decent barbecue place called Gracie’s,” Xavier says. Sweet treats and ice cream are just up the road at La Michoacana, a Mexican ice cream shop, while Los Molcajetes serves authentic Mexican meals. Buttercup is a long-running, family-owned diner chain serving classic American fare. Shoppers can head to Seafood City Supermarket for Asian ingredients and groceries, or head further up Sonoma Boulevard to Smart & Final Extra!. Big box stores like Costco, the Home Depot and Target are located in Gateway Plaza in the northeast corner of the neighborhood.

Gracies offers BBQ style food in West Vallejo.
Gracies offers BBQ style food in West Vallejo.
Provisions serves delicious burgers in West Vallejo.
Provisions serves delicious burgers in West Vallejo.
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Birdwatching at Lake Chabot and wild animal encounters at Six Flags

Situated at the edge of Lake Chabot where swans and mallards swim, Dan Foley Park offers baseball fields, walking paths and fishing and boat access. This expansive green space is also home to the Dan Foley Cultural Center, the largest public center and banquet hall in Vallejo. On the other side of the lake is Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, an amusement park with rollercoasters and animal exhibits featuring wolves, butterflies and sharks. Families can also explore Children’s Wonderland Park, a whimsical playground bordering downtown with play structures resembling a stone castle, a turquoise teapot and a pumpkin carriage. Locals can enjoy the waterfront at River Park, a large, grassy park along the shore of the Napa River. Summer weather can get hot, but breezes cool the eastern coastal riverfront. Like the rest of the Bay Area, Vallejo is at risk for poor air quality days and earthquakes.

The Dan Foley Park Entrance is encapsulated by trees.
The Dan Foley Park Entrance is encapsulated by trees.
Dan Foley Park has a beautiful view of Lake Chabot.
Dan Foley Park has a beautiful view of Lake Chabot.
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A day at the fairgrounds or the naval history museum

Communities can gather at the neighborhood’s houses of worship like St. Basil the Great Catholic Church and Community Bible Church. Or they can look forward to mid-June, when the annual county fair comes to the Solano County Fairgrounds, bringing pony rides, music and a petting zoo. Families can head to Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum every third Saturday of the month for Family Free Day.

Keeping Vallejo High School safe

Students may attend Highland Elementary or Johnston Cooper Elementary, both of which hold C-minus ratings on Niche. They may continue at Hogan Middle School, also rated C-minus, and Vallejo High School, rated C. Vallejo High was overhauled and modernized in 2004. To reduce crime around Vallejo High, the city temporarily closed surrounding streets during school hours; this will become a permanent measure as of January 2025. Alternatively, Griffin Academy High is a B-rated charter school, and a new charter high school was just approved to open near downtown. St. Basil Catholic School is a private K-8 option not rated on Niche.

Vallejo High signage features an emblem of their school mascot.
Vallejo High signage features an emblem of their school mascot.
Vallejo High has a large gym for recreational activities and classes.
Vallejo High has a large gym for recreational activities and classes.
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Driving down Interstate 80 and taking the ferry to San Francisco

West Vallejo is bordered by Interstate 80, a major highway that takes drivers north to Sacramento and about 35 miles south to Oakland International Airport. The San Francisco Bay Ferry regularly departs from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal; although it doesn’t transport cars, it remains a popular way to travel to Giants games in San Francisco. SolTrans buses take passengers throughout the neighborhood and city, and the Vallejo Transit Center includes a Greyhound bus station. Residents don’t need to travel far to get emergency medical care: West Vallejo is home to the city’s two large hospitals, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center and Sutter Solano Medical Center.

West Vallejo features a large ferry terminal that tourists frequent.
West Vallejo features a large ferry terminal that tourists frequent.
Vallejo Transit Center provides an alternative mode of transportation.
Vallejo Transit Center provides an alternative mode of transportation.
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Staying safe in West Vallejo

The neighborhood’s CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, just over the national figure of 4, and the Vallejo Police Department’s reputation has taken several hits over the years. Crime rates peak in the northwest corner of the neighborhood around Enterprise Street. When parked near downtown, locals know to leave car doors locked with nothing visible inside. To combat the persistent problem of homelessness in the city, a new shelter and resource center is scheduled to open in West Vallejo in 2025.

Residents walk and roller-skate along the paths in the West Vallejo neighborhood.
Residents walk and roller-skate along the paths in the West Vallejo neighborhood.
The Vallejo 4th of July Parade begins on Sonoma Boulevard.
The Vallejo 4th of July Parade begins on Sonoma Boulevard.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

48 min drive

Bus

Maine St & Sutter St

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Sonoma Blvd & Redwood St (Vallejo Plaza)

Bus

Broadway St & Nebraska St

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Sereno Dr & Mesa Verde St

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Tennessee St & Mariposa St

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Sereno Transit Center (Stc B)

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Tuolumne St & Redwood Tuolumne Center

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Vallejo US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$500,000
Median Single Family Price
$515,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$286,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$199,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$370
Number of Homes for Sale
54
Last 12 months Home Sales
246
Months of Supply
2.60
Median List Price
$495,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,869
Median Year Built
1942
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,419
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,317
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,008
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
693
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
424
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
31,156
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,661
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,283

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.8%
College Graduates
21.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

32 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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