East Bay neighborhood guide

Warm Springs

Warm Springs is Fremont's southern district, and the area around its BART station has seen residential and commercial development.

At a glance

  • Where it is: southern Fremont, near the Milpitas boundary.
  • Known for: the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station, nearby employment campuses, and new mid-rise housing.
  • The environment: a mix of established post-war neighborhoods and dense new transit-oriented development.

Housing character

  • Newer townhomes, condominiums, and apartments concentrated near the BART station.
  • Post-war and 1970s–1990s single-family homes in the established neighborhoods.
  • Some hillside properties on the eastern edge.
  • Among the newest housing stock in Fremont.

Around town

  • The Warm Springs BART plaza development with retail and dining.
  • Central Park and Lake Elizabeth a short drive north.
  • Nearby employment campuses along Warm Springs Boulevard.
  • Mission Peak trail access to the east.

Getting around

  • Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station.
  • Interstate 680 and Interstate 880 both accessible.
  • Mission Boulevard and Warm Springs Boulevard are the main arterials.
  • Direct BART access north to Oakland and San Francisco.

What to check

  • Ongoing construction in the station area.
  • HOA dues in newer developments vary widely and can be substantial — read the budget and reserve study.
  • Some blocks sit near Interstate 680 or the rail corridor where noise is a factor.
  • The Hayward Fault zone affects parts of the eastern edge — review the natural hazard disclosure.
  • Verify current transportation service, school assignment, permit requirements, hazard information, and total housing costs for the specific address.

Nearby guides

Mission San JoseFremont's southeastern district below Mission Peak, built around the historic mission.IrvingtonCentral Fremont district built around a historic crossroads, with a weekly farmers market.MilpitasBART and light rail meet here at the South Bay–East Bay seam, with a large supply of newer townhomes and condos.FremontThe southern East Bay's largest city — five historic districts, two BART stations, and Mission Peak above it all.