East Bay neighborhood guide

Mission San Jose

Mission San Jose is Fremont's southeastern district, set against the hills below Mission Peak and built around the historic mission founded in 1797.

At a glance

  • Where it is: southeastern Fremont, along Mission Boulevard between Warm Springs and Irvington.
  • Known for: Mission San José itself, the Mission Peak trailhead, and Ohlone College.
  • The environment: residential, with hillside streets rising toward the ridge and a small commercial strip along Mission Boulevard.

Housing character

  • Single-family homes across a range of ages, from post-war to recent custom construction.
  • Larger homes and lots on the hillside streets, many with valley views.
  • Townhome and condominium developments along Mission Boulevard.

Around town

  • Mission San José and the surrounding historic district.
  • The Mission Peak trailhead and the Ohlone Wilderness Trail.
  • Ohlone College and its performing arts center.
  • Small restaurants and shops along Mission Boulevard.

Getting around

  • Interstate 680 is the main freeway, with the Mission Boulevard interchange nearby.
  • State Route 238 (Mission Boulevard) runs through the district.
  • The closest BART stations are Warm Springs/South Fremont and Fremont.
  • AC Transit bus service along Mission Boulevard.

What to check

  • The Hayward Fault runs along the base of the hills here — Alquist-Priolo zone designations apply to a number of properties; review the natural hazard disclosure.
  • Hillside terrain and wildfire designations affect insurance availability and cost.
  • Mission Peak trailhead parking generates heavy weekend traffic on nearby residential streets.
  • Some blocks sit close to Interstate 680 where noise is a factor.
  • Verify current transportation service, school assignment, permit requirements, hazard information, and total housing costs for the specific address.

Nearby guides

Warm SpringsFremont’s southern district, with a BART station and residential and commercial development nearby.IrvingtonCentral Fremont district built around a historic crossroads, with a weekly farmers market.FremontThe southern East Bay's largest city — five historic districts, two BART stations, and Mission Peak above it all.MilpitasBART and light rail meet here at the South Bay–East Bay seam, with a large supply of newer townhomes and condos.