Castinola, Vallejo, CA
At a glance
Castinola is ranked #6 of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo with an overall score of 2.2/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5), at a median home price of $317.29k. It ranks 3rd of 23 in Vallejo for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.0/5) and schools (2.1/5), though prices run about 42% below the Vallejo median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Castinola is one of those small central Vallejo pockets that most people drive through without realizing it has a name. It sits in the flatter middle of the city, close enough to the Sonoma Boulevard corridor that grocery runs and everyday errands are a short hop rather than a project. The housing leans older and modest, the stucco-and-bungalow stock that fills much of central Vallejo, with upkeep that shifts noticeably from block to block. What you are buying here is position more than polish. You are central to the whole city, a few minutes from downtown and the waterfront on one side and the freeway routes on the other, without paying the premium the eastern hills command. The honest tradeoff is that this is workaday Vallejo: the streets are functional rather than photogenic, and the area reads convenient rather than charming. For buyers who care more about being in the middle of everything than about a manicured block, that math tends to work.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.2
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy | Primary | K-8 | |
| Highland Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Vallejo High | High | 9-12 |
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Castinola FAQs10 answers
Is Castinola a good place to live?
Castinola ranks 6th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo with an overall Houseberry score of 2.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.0/5) and schools (2.1/5).
Is Castinola safe?
Castinola, Vallejo scores 2.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo.
What do homes in Castinola cost?
The median home price in Castinola, Vallejo is $317.29k, compared with $544.87k for Vallejo as a whole.
Are home prices in Castinola rising or falling?
The median home price in Castinola, Vallejo is down about 2.0% over the past 12 months, from $323.92k to $317.29k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Castinola?
Schools serving Castinola, Vallejo include Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy, Highland Elementary and Vallejo High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Castinola?
Castinola, Vallejo receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 18th of 23 in Vallejo. Summer days run 54° to 80°F and winter days 40° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Castinola walkable to shops and restaurants?
Castinola, Vallejo scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 14th of 23 in Vallejo.
What is Castinola known for?
Castinola, Vallejo is associated with Central Vallejo, Sonoma Corridor and Workaday Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5).
How does Castinola compare to other Vallejo neighborhoods?
Castinola ranks 6th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo. It ranks 3rd of 23 in Vallejo for schools (2.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Vallejo are Saint Vincent's Hill and Mare Island.
What are the downsides of living in Castinola?
Castinola, Vallejo scores lowest on safety (2.0/5) and schools (2.1/5).
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