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.