Downtown Fremont
Multiple shopping centers and authentic Mexican cuisine
Residents can experience all types of cuisines and shopping varieties throughout downtown. “One block over from the downtown center, where the Raley’s Supermarket is, there’s the Gateway Plaza shopping center. So, you have a lot of shops and nice local restaurants there like La Piñata Fremont, which is a really popular spot for Mexican food,” Causey shares. “There’s also Philz coffee right next to it, which is based out of San Franciso. They only have two locations, one of them being in Freemont, so it’s pretty popular here too.” Other local dining favorites include Smoking Pig BBQ on Mowry Avenue, where residents can try out classic BBQ items such as brisket and pulled pork with a side of live music on the weekends and weeknights. Downtown also has multiple other shopping areas, including Fremont Hub, an open-air mall with big box chains like Target, Marshalls and Trader Joe’s for more grocery essentials.New condos and contemporary townhouses
“There are a lot of new construction condos, townhomes and apartments in the area,” says Causey. “There’s a big condo community right across from City Hall, and if you go a quarter mile out of this downtown center, you’ll find more single-family homes.” While single-family homes are limited, the ones available are often California bungalow-style or mid-century ranches built in the 1950s or 1960s. These homes are priced from $1,000,000 up to $2,000,000. Many two-story townhomes are clustered around Eggers Drive and can start in the $800,000s and go for over $1,000,000 for newer builds. Condos in downtown Fremont are aplenty, commonly located within contemporary-styled condominium buildings and starting at $400,000 for a smaller one-bedroom condo. Smaller two-bedroom condos can start in the $500,000s, while other two-bedroom condos in gated communities with luxury amenities can go for over $1,000,000.The heart of downtown outdoor adventure at Central Park
Downtown Fremont has a few outdoor green spaces scattered throughout, but one main public park brings all the locals together. “Central Park, or the Elizabeth is what we call it, is a significant highlight for Freemont,” Causey says. “It has playgrounds, a dog park, a skatepark and a pavilion area.” Spanning 450+ acres, this expansive park has numerous additional features, including the 80-acre Elizabeth Lake that’s surrounded by a two-mile walkway for walkers and hikers. “Adjacent to it is also the Aqua Adventure Water Park that they opened about 8 or 9 years ago,” Causey adds. “It’s really popular and has a lot of water slides and a big splash pad.” Sports enthusiasts can get active at the site’s expansive cricket/soccer field and golf course, while children can run around the revered nature-inspired playscapes at the park’s Sabercat Play Area.Arts and crafts festivals and weekly food trucks
As Downtown Fremont sits at the heart of the city, there are numerous events that residents can enjoy throughout the year. “Everything takes place at Central Park,” says Causey. “There’s an outdoor bandstand here where they will have concerts in the park.” This summer concert series at the park’s outdoor venue brings locals together for a variety of musical performers. One of the biggest events of the year is the Freemont Festival of the Arts, attracting over 150,000 patrons with two stages of live music, a “Kid City” section with rides and games and hundreds of Art and Craft booths for locals to explore. The Festival of India Mela and Parade is another big hit for Downtown Fremont and is considered the premier South Asian Festival in the Bay area. On a more frequent basis, residents also enjoy the Fremont Street Eats weekly food truck event that takes place from May through October. Locals get to try out some of the area’s best food trucks while listening to live music.High walkability and access to the BART
Along with being a highly walkable neighborhood, Downtown Fremont residents have convenient options for public transportation, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit. “There’s a downtown BART Station, so for commuting, people have easy access to this, and the area is next to main highways, so you have that type of accessibility when living here,” Causey says. The BART Fremont Station provides stops on the orange and green lines to other Bay Area locations, including the Oakland International Airport, 21 miles away. Downtown Fremont is located between Interstate 680 and Interstate 880, allowing residents a direct line into other hotspots like San Jose to the south and San Franciso to the west. The area also has multiple medical centers where locals can utilize the walking and bike paths to get to work.Highly rated public school system plus specialty education
Downtown Fremont students are zoned for highly rated public schools. Younger students can attend J. Haley Durham Elementary School, which gets an A score from Niche, while middle schoolers can head to G.M. Walters Junior High, which receives an A-minus ranking. John F Kennedy High School gets an A-minus rating and offers dual enrollment classes along with special Regional Occupational Programs. The area is also home to the California School for the Deaf and California School for the Blind.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Yolanda Zhang
Keller Williams Thrive
(669) 260-5603
36 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fremont
$750,000 Price
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Huy Han
KW Silicon City
(669) 215-4198
44 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fremont
$620,000 Price
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Astha Mathur
Compass
(669) 202-1667
56 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fremont
$1,330,000 Price
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Charles Lieu
Responds Quickly(510) 939-7406
23 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fremont
$1,485,000 Price
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Steve Moniz
Responds Quickly(510) 983-7883
30 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fremont
$680,000 Price
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Rajesh Jindal
Responds QuicklyCompass
(669) 219-2488
47 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fremont
$1,303,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Fremont | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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Downtown Fremont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Fremont, Fremont sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Fremont, Fremont over the last 12 months is $350,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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