Buying a home in Solano County: Suisun City
The city of Suisun City is the gateway to the expansive delta in Northern California, located in eastern part of the Bay Area, between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Metropolitan Area, two of the most thriving markets in the nation. Economic and business expansion is predicted to continue along the Highway 12 corridor. The area has a multitude of amenities, making it one of the Bay Area’s most desirable and affordable locations for buying a home.
With a current population of just over 28,000, it is a vibrant, water-centric community with a median home price of $292,400. It is the home of a brand new Wal-Mart Supercenter, delta boat launch site, and a multitude of unique retail stores. The community is largely considered a quiet “bedroom” location, with direct access to major freeway arteries. The city offers the feel of small town life with major metropolitan areas a short drive away.
Popular neighborhoods in Suisun City include: water view (live, work homes), old town (older, Victorian homes), Lawler Ranch (larger, newer homes), Dover Terrace South (older homes), Victorian Harbor (newer homes with detached garages), and Peterson Ranch (new, larger homes).
Students in Suisun attend schools in the Fairfield Unified School District, as well as private schools in the area. Activities for families include spending a day boating in the delta, playing or hiking in any number of parks in the area, or visiting popular Napa Valley nearby.
If you’re looking for a home in an active and appealing area with lots to do, consider Suisun City. This Bay Area community is in a great location, a “bedroom city” just a short drive to a multitude of highly-desirable Northern California points of interest.