Fremont · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15

Fremont real estate market report, Q1 2026.

Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Fremont regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.

Fremont Q1 2026 in 4 numbers

Median price

$1,650,000

$/sqft

$825

Days on market

11

YoY appreciation

+3.8%

Roger's read on Fremont

The market right now.

Large East Bay city straddling the south end. Tesla manufacturing presence, Mission San Jose HS district drives prices, Asian-majority demographics.

Insider note: Mission San Jose catchment is the top tier. Warm Springs has Tesla-commute proximity. Niles has the historic-character pockets.

Who's buying here right now: Tech families, Multi-generational households, Mission-San-Jose-school buyers.

What this market is NOT: A monolith. Fremont has multiple distinct school catchments with major price gaps.

Fremont Q1 2026 FAQ

What is the median home price in Fremont right now?

As of Q1 2026, Fremont median home price is $1,650,000, at $825/sqft.

How long are homes sitting on the market in Fremont?

11 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.

Is Fremont appreciating?

Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.

Is now a good time to buy in Fremont?

Fremont median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 11, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.

Is now a good time to sell in Fremont?

11 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.

What's the Fremont price-per-sqft trend?

Fremont is currently at $825/sqft. Mission San Jose catchment is the top tier. Warm Springs has Tesla-commute proximity. Niles has the historic-character pockets.

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