Santa Clara County
Buying a first home in Milpitas
BART access and newer townhomes
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Overview
What it's like to buy in Milpitas
Milpitas has become a popular first-home market thanks to BART, newer townhome and condo construction, and a location between San Jose and the East Bay job centers.
The numbers
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Commute
Getting to work from here
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| North San Jose | 10–15 min | VTA |
| Fremont | 15–20 min | BART |
| San Francisco | 50–80 min | BART ~55 min |
New construction
What's being built in Milpitas
- Transit-village condos near Milpitas BART
- Townhome communities on the former industrial corridor
Weigh it
Pros and cons
Pros
- BART access
- Newer construction supply
- Central between two job hubs
Cons
- HOA dues common
- Some areas near highways/industrial
- Smaller lot sizes
Alternatives
Nearby cities to compare
San Jose
Santa Clara County
The biggest inventory in the South Bay
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Fremont
Alameda County
East Bay schools with South Bay access
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Santa Clara
Santa Clara County
Central location, tight inventory
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