Melanie Tan
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through May 2026
Somerset Highlands still favors sellers, but the market is cooling. Here's where things stand:
Based on 5 homes sold in May 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.
Data through May 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Somerset Highlands.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Somerset Highlands, Vallejo still favors sellers, but conditions are slowly improving for buyers. Well-priced homes move fast, and there is slightly more room to negotiate than there was a year ago.
At $710K, Somerset Highlands, Vallejo's median sits about 62% below the Bay Area average of $1.85M. Somerset Highlands, Vallejo is among the most accessible parts of the Bay Area.
Within Vallejo, this area trades about 39% above the city-wide median of $510K.
Somerset Highlands, Vallejo currently favors sellers:
Buyer strategy: well-priced homes still move quickly, but there is modest room for strong offers. Come in pre-approved with a clear plan.
At $710K with 20% down at 6.49%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $4,509:
HOA fees are extra.
→“Mel did an amazing job helping us buy our first home. When we first met her, we had done literally zero of the steps needed to buy a house, and 28 days later we closed.”
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“Working with Mel was the best decision I made in my home-buying journey. She was incredibly patient, taking the time to explain every detail of the process to me.”
“Mel did an incredible job helping me find and purchase my first home! She was very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.”
“Working with Mel was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were immediately impressed by her active listening and her ability to translate our needs.”
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