Solano County, California
Benicia Real Estate and Local Guide
A waterfront community on the Carquinez Strait known for its arts scene, historic downtown, and early role as a California state capital. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Benicia best.
About the area
Living in Benicia, CA
Served as the third capital of California from 1853 to 1854.
The housing market
Homes in Benicia
- About 71.2% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 64.3% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $778,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Benicia home
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
The only surviving building from California's pre-Sacramento state capitols
Benicia Arsenal
Former 1849 U.S. Army arsenal on the Carquinez Strait, now an arts district and historic museum site
Downtown Historic District
First Street commercial area with 19th- and early-20th-century architecture running to the waterfront
Benicia State Recreation Area
Shoreline state park along the Carquinez Strait with trails and marshland
Benicia City Park
Central municipal park in the historic downtown area
Neighborhoods
Benicia areas to know
Downtown Historic District
Walkable First Street core near the waterfront
Arsenal Historic District
Former military arsenal grounds, now home to artist studios and a waterfront park
Southampton
Suburban residential neighborhood developed beginning in 1972
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.