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Gretchen Higgins CA Homes For Sale

Dixon, California

With Gretchen Higgins neighborhood is located at the very north end of Dixon. Madden Drive is at its northern border, Interstate 80 is the western border, Highway 113 is the eastern border with Sommer Drive to Ford Way as the southern border.

Neighborhoods Nearby Gretchen Higgins

Dixon has a delightful blend of residential neighborhoods surrounded by rural ranches and farms.

Gretchen Higgins Home Improvement Resources

Perhaps you’re not quite ready to sell your home, but need to make a few crucial updates in order to make your home market ready. Or maybe you need to make improvements before moving in to your newly purchased home. Everything from kitchen and bath remodels, additions, or full cosmetic overhaul, no project is too big or too small.

Gretchen Higgins Real Estate Agents

We have knowledgeable real estate agents ready and waiting to help you buy or sell the perfect home in Dixon. Each of our associates is a host of valuable information about the city and all that it has to offer.

Gretchen Higgins Zip Codes

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Gretchen Higgins Market Stats

  • 2016 Average sale price is $411,739
  • 2016 # of Homes Sold: 26
  • 2016 Average Days on Market

Gretchen Higgins Nearby Cities

Dixon is in the heart of Solano County, located near major city hubs and smaller urban cores, alike.


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Gretchen Higgins School Information

Gretchen Higgins is home to one elementary school. Nearby more are available, from elementary to adult schools, both public and private. No matter where you live in Gretchen Higgins, great education is just around the corner.

PUBLIC ELEMENTARY (1 SCHOOL)

Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
Grades: K-6
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620

PUBLIC MIDDLE (3 SCHOOLS)

C. A. Jacobs Intermediate School
Grades: 7-8
200 N Lincoln St.
Dixon, CA 95620

Dixon Community Day School
Grades:7-12
180 South 1st St.
Dixon, CA 95620

Dixon Montessori Charter School
Grades: PRE-8
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620

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PUBLIC HIGH (3 SCHOOLS)

Dixon Community Day School
Grades: 7-12
180 south 1st St.
Dixon, CA 95620

Dixon High School
Grades: 9-12
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620

Maine Prairie High (Continuation) School
Grades: 10-12
305 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620

PRIVATE (1 SCHOOL)

Neighborhood Christian School
Grades: PRE-8
655 South 1st St.
Dixon, CA 95620

PUBLIC ADULT & OTHER (1 SCHOOL)

Dixon Adult
Grades:
180 South 1st St.
Dixon, CA 95620

Gretchen Higgins In Depth

Location

With Gretchen Higgins neighborhood is located at the very north end of Dixon. Madden Drive is at its northern border, Interstate 80 is the western border, Highway 113 is the eastern border with Sommer Drive to Ford Way as the southern border.

Parks and Recreation

Conejo Park is located in the Gretchen Higgins neighborhood. Its amenities include: Picnic facilities, group picnic are and playground equipment.  BBQ Area accommodates groups under 30.

Demographics

There are currently approximately 19,290 people living in the city of Dixon. The population density was 2,587.7 people per square mile (999.1/km²). The racial makeup of Dixon was 13,023 (71.0%) White, 562 (3.1%) African American, 184 (1.0%) Native American, 671 (3.7%) Asian, 58 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 2,838 (15.5%) from other races, and 1,015 (5.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,426 persons (40.5%). The median age of resident in the city is 34, which is slightly lower than both the state average of 35.6 and the national average of 37.4. Most households are families of 3. The majority of residents are English speaking, with the next commonly spoken language being Spanish. The workforce is primarily made up of blue collar jobs, with roughly 25% of the force being white collar positions.

Weather

Weather is moderate and comfortable throughout the entirety of the year.
Dixon, California, gets 23 inches of rain per year. The US average is 39. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 26 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 58.
On average, there are 265 sunny days per year in Dixon, California. The July high is around 93 degrees. The January low is 38. Sperling's comfort index for Dixon is a 83 out of 100, where a higher score indicates a more comfortable year-around climate. The US average for the comfort index is 54.

Attractions

There are no attractions  within Gretchen Higgins, however, neighboring areas have attractions available including eateries, commerce and shopping.

Dixon May Fair is the highlight of the new Spring season. The Dixon May Fair also has the distinction of being the oldest district fair and fair-grounds in the state of California. You can also enjoy the Solano Home & Garden Show, Dixon Gun Show and the Dixon Crab Feed Fundraiser at the Fairgrounds as well.

Dixon is renowned for its delightful sunflower fields. Sunflowers are grown here for the seed harvest. Wonderful to visit them in the spring when they are in full bloom. Magical!

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Community Resources

Conejo Park is the community resource available in Gretchen Higgins. Additional resources would be found in other neighborhoods in Dixon, namely Central Dixon.

Healthcare

Residents would find available Healthcare in other neighborhoods in Dixon or in Vacaville or Davis.

Military

Neighboring Fairfield is home to the Travis Air Force Base, which is under the operational control of the Air Mobility Command. It is located just 3 miles east of the main business district in Fairfield. The 60th Air Mobility Wing is the largest wing in the Air Force’s AMC command, and is the host unit at Travis AFB. Travis AFB handles more cargo and passengers through its airport than any other military terminal in the nation. The base has had a major impact on the Solano County community, as many military families and veterans have chosen to make the county their permanent home. It is also the largest employer in the entire county and greatly helps the area’s overall economic stability.

Education

There are numerous schools located throughout the city for children to attend. Gretchen Higgins is served the Dixon Unified School District. Dixon Unified School District has an enrollment of over 3,800 in 6 schools. There are also parochial schools, pre-schools, and day care centers in the area. Over 30 colleges and universities within the Bay Area and Central Valley are within easy commuting distance from Gretchen Higgins.

Real Estate

There is a wide range of homes available to buy or rent in Gretchen Higgins. The median sales price is approximately $414,000. A majority of the available homes are single-family homes, built during the mid-late 20th century. Gretchen Higgins’s strategic location to Sacramento, readily available and value-priced properties, and proximity to Northern California's attractions all make it a prime location to live.