Welcome to Vallejo
Vallejo: The City of Promise
The largest city in Solano County, Vallejo is in the San Francisco bay area on San Pablo Bay’s northeastern shore. The ethnically-diverse city is named for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and has twice briefly served as the capital of California, once in 1852, and again in 1853. The Mare Island Naval Shipyard, once an important shipping and naval center, was built here in 1854. Closed in 1996, it is poised to become a residential, commercial, and industrial complex.
Living in Vallejo
A medium-sized coastal city, Vallejo has an interesting mix of white and blue-collar workers who dominate the local economy. Vallejo is perfectly situated and well-connected to the surrounding areas via State Highways 29 and 37, as well as Interstate Highways 80 and 780. SolTrans provides bus service in Vallejo and connections to nearby BART stations, while the San Francisco Bay Ferry offers high-speed service to San Francisco, completing the trip in less than an hour.
The most well-known attraction in Vallejo is the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom theme park. Resident and visitors can head down to the waterfront to catch the ferry into San Francisco. There’s also a Downtown Art and Architecture Walk, a weekly farmer’s market, the Symphony Orchestra and a host of annual events.
Homes for Sale in Vallejo, CA
Affordable housing and a strong economy has meant new prosperity for the city. New residents and businesses are attracted to Vallejo by its beautifully restored Victorian homes and business fronts, as well as the newer homes in the Northgate and Hiddenbrooke neighborhoods. Detached, single-family homes are the most common type of housing, much of it built from 1970 to 1999.
It’s All About Location
Vallejo was recently voted one of the 10 hottest real estate markets in the country. Homes chosen by Realtor.com for its Hotness Index sell more quickly and receive 1.5 to 2.6 times the number of views per listing compared to the national average. Current appreciation rates are strong in Vallejo, with real estate here continuing to appreciate faster than most communities.
The Bay Area real estate market is an often challenging one for buyers hoping to find a home they can afford. Vallejo is a popular choice, as median home prices can be half or, in some cases, less than a third of those in San Francisco. A few popular neighborhoods in Vallejo include:
- Chabot Terrace
- East Vallejo
- Glencove
- Hyde Park
- Mare Island
- North Vallejo
- South Vallejo
- Tiara
- Visage
- West Vallejo
I have extensive and unparalleled experience in and knowledge of the Solano Valley real estate market. I am your best source for learning about off-market listings, open houses, research and market reports, and more! If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Vallejo, CA, contact me today to learn more. I look forward to meeting you!
Lisa Imhoff
Direct: (707) 333-1057
Office: (707) 864-0205
License: DRE-01790343
