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Unique Fremont neighborhood claims status as the first film hub
Before there was Hollywood, there was Niles. Once a dusty railroad town at the foot of the rolling hills that served as the setting of Charlie Chaplin’s silent movies, Niles is now a neighborhood in Fremont with a personality steeped in that history. Its name is embedded in the hills overlooking the palm tree-lined main strip, a subtler version of the iconic Hollywood sign. A mix of homes with eclectic styles surrounds Niles Boulevard—old refurbished cabins, unique stucco ramblers, pastel-tinted cottages—with newer developments giving a nod to the playful, historic vibe. “Niles is very charming,” says Priscilla Bravo, part owner of Skilletz cafe in the historic district. “It really was the first Hollywood. There are so many antique shops along here. Even some of the houses are antiques.”
The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is located in what is now the historic district of Niles.
About 40 miles southeast of San Francisco and across the Bay, the Fremont neighborhood of Niles in Alameda County offers a slower pace of life
Niles Town Plaza is a charming and vibrant public gathering place in the historic Niles district
The well maintained sidewalks in Downtown Niles provide a safe path for dog owners.
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Museums and events celebrate history and build community
The Niles Essanay Museum anchors the community in its film history, screening silent films regularly and celebrating the town’s glory days as the setting of iconoclastic films like Charlie Chaplin’s “The Tramp.” The esteemed filmmaker is captured in a mural on the side of an oldtown building, and the museum hosts a 3-day silent film festival every summer featuring live pianist accompaniment. Railway museums note another foundational element of the town—its location as a stop on the first transcontinental railroad line in 1870. “It really feels like you’re going back in time,” says Omar Murillo, Realtor with Everhome Real Estate and a top producer in the region. The Hot August Niles Car Show features classic cars, and antique fairs frequently draw visitors. But Niles is not buried in the past—every Earth Day, the community gets out to clean up the streets and paint fences, and free concerts are held in the town plaza every second Saturday during the summer.
The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is popular hotspot located in Downtown Niles.
The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is dedicated to educate of film from the silent era.
The Hot August Niles Car Show in Niles draws crowds for a day of classic cars and fun selfies.
Anthony Arya performing on July 13th at Niles Concerts in the Plaza starting at 3pm.
The Niles Essanay Silent Film has acquired silent era projectors, photographs and much more.
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Homes reflect creative spirit in the old and the new
All roads lead toward Niles Boulevard. Most streets are lined by sidewalks and shaded by live oaks, cypresses and pines. Along the way, homes take various shapes and sizes—an updated 1918 cottage, a contemporary ranch-style home, or a larger home in the Spanish Revival style with rustic detailing and a tile roof. The median home value is $1.5 million. Prices range from $1.2 million for small homes that need improvement to $2.3 million for a large, updated single-family home. A section of Niles has townhomes valued from around $800,000 for two-bedroom units to $1.2 million for larger, updated units.
Explore Niles homes with breathtaking foothills views, offering a blend of nature and comfort.
Rancher-style homes feature a single-story layout, a low-pitched roof, and an open floor plan.
Niles streetscape boasts a charming and electric mix of architectural styles.
Quiet neighborhood that offers a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.
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Shops and eateries carry out the theme
A dozen or so antique stores mingle amongst bookstores, boutiques and music stores along Niles Boulevard. Cafés and diners embrace the old-time feel; Bronco Billy’s Pizza Palace pays homage to the silent Western “Bronco Billy,” filmed in Niles in 1913. Niles makes room for modern conveniences as well, with Mr. Mikey’s Country Store and Deli selling staples and sandwiches. A Safeway supermarket is four miles to the west of the town center.
Mr. Mikey’s Country Store and Deli is a popular grocery store located in Downtown Niles.
Niles downtown area is home to lots of great stores and restaurants.
Many Niles residents visit Skillet'z Cafe for its fresh squeeze orange juice and coffee.
Downtown Niles features antique furniture stores like My Friends and I.
Skillet'z not only offers delicious food but also stands out for its great service.
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Historical community park and recreation destinations beckon
An upgrade to the California Nursery Historical Park off Niles Boulevard was completed in 2022. Paved walkways wind among boxed and fruit trees and a windmill provides a selfie spot on the site that was the state’s premier nursery in the first half of the 20th century. Niles Community Park, popular with dogs and their walkers, features ponds with fishing docks, tennis courts, and a path to the Alameda Creek Trail, which runs along the neighborhood's southern border. Quarry Lakes Regional Park sits to the west, offering fishing, hiking, swimming and boating. Rancho Arroyo Park is another green spot in the community, with playgrounds and views of the hills.
Niles Community Park's tennis courts cater to sports enthusiasts seeking friendly matches.
Go for a walk around the lake in Niles community Park.
The playground at Niles Community Park provides a joyful and safe play area for children.
Locals enjoy walking their furry friends in Niles Community Park.
Visit the captivating railroad museum in Niles, where exhibits spring to life.
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Easy travel to Bay Area destinations
Interstate 238 runs through Niles, connecting it to Hayward to the north and to Interstate 680 for South Bay travel. There are several bus stops in the neighborhood, most along Niles Boulevard. The Union City BART station is just to the west. Washington Hospital is 3 miles away and San Jose International Airport is 20 miles south.
Bart Station offers ample parking and easy connections to local buses and shuttles in Niles.
Niles is minutes away from nearby stations for Amtrak and Bay Area Rapid Transit trains.
Niles is a historic neighborhood located in Fremont.
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Historic school and high ratings
Kids can start at Niles Elementary School, continue at Centerville Middle School, and finish at Washington High School. All three have A ratings on Niche. Established in 1892, Washington is Fremont's oldest comprehensive public high school.
Niles Elementary School holds the belief that all students can learn and succeed.
Washington High School has large modern sports facilities.
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Assault with Weapon
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Niles Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Niles, Fremont sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Niles, Fremont over the last 12 months is $1,410,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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