Alameda County
Buying a first home in Fremont
East Bay schools with South Bay access
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Overview
What it's like to buy in Fremont
Fremont blends suburban neighborhoods, strong schools and two BART stations. It is a common landing spot for buyers priced out of the Peninsula and central Santa Clara County.
The numbers
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Commute
Getting to work from here
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley | 25–40 min | BART + shuttle |
| Oakland | 30–45 min | BART ~35 min |
| San Francisco | 45–75 min | BART ~50 min |
New construction
What's being built in Fremont
- Warm Springs / South Fremont transit developments
- Infill townhomes near Centerville and Irvington
Weigh it
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two BART stations
- Well-regarded schools
- Mix of housing types
Cons
- Competitive bidding in top school zones
- Long commutes to the Peninsula
- Prices near South Bay levels
Alternatives
Nearby cities to compare
Milpitas
Santa Clara County
BART access and newer townhomes
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San Jose
Santa Clara County
The biggest inventory in the South Bay
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Santa Clara
Santa Clara County
Central location, tight inventory
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