How much does it cost to buy a house in Fremont?
Fremont median is $1,650,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $330,000 for the downpayment and ~$8,649/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For Fremont home buyers
Buy a home in Fremont — the realistic playbook.
Fremont median: $1,650,000. Days on market: 11. $/sqft: $825. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of Fremont transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$1,650,000 buys you in Fremont
Large East Bay city straddling the south end. Tesla manufacturing presence, Mission San Jose HS district drives prices, Asian-majority demographics.
Roger's insider take: Mission San Jose catchment is the top tier. Warm Springs has Tesla-commute proximity. Niles has the historic-character pockets.
Buying a Fremont home — FAQ
Is Fremont a good place to buy a home?
Tech families wanting top Mission San Jose schools at lower entry than Cupertino/Palo Alto.
What schools serve Fremont?
Key schools: Mission San Jose HS (10/10), Irvington HS (8/10).
What types of buyers does Fremont attract?
Tech families, Multi-generational households, Mission-San-Jose-school buyers.
What's the catch with buying in Fremont?
A monolith. Fremont has multiple distinct school catchments with major price gaps.
How competitive is buying in Fremont?
Average 11 days on market. Very competitive — expect multi-offer scenarios on well-priced homes.
How do I find off-market homes in Fremont?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in Fremont for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in Fremont — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.