Vallejo

Vallejo doesn't fit neatly into one story, and that's part of what makes it interesting. Situated along the waterfront in southern Solano County, it's a city shaped by deep history — home to Mare Island, the nation's first naval station on the West Coast, which operated from 1854 until 1996 and left behind a remarkable footprint of 19th-century brick buildings, Victorian homes, and industrial architecture now being reimagined as arts spaces, businesses, and residential communities.

Today, Vallejo's arts district is one of the most authentic in the Bay Area. Mare Island Art Studios, operating out of a repurposed Navy warehouse, has anchored a creative community that spills into street murals, galleries, and public spaces throughout the city. The downtown waterfront offers dining, brewery culture, and views of the Carquinez Strait, with a ferry service connecting residents directly to San Francisco in about an hour.

Real estate in Vallejo spans a wide range — from hillside homes in Glen Cove and Hiddenbrooke with water views, to historic bungalows in neighborhoods like Country Club Crest and St. Vincent's Hill, to newer developments in Northgate. With a median home price significantly below the Bay Area average, Vallejo draws buyers who want more home for their money without sacrificing the connection to the broader region.

This is a city in motion — not a finished product. For the right buyer or seller, that's not a caveat. That's the opportunity. We know the neighborhoods, we know the market, and we take the time to understand what Vallejo means to the people who call it home.