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Tri-Cities, In the Knowby The Cody Kellar Team
The bay from Mission Peak, Fremont
Central Park and Lake Elizabeth, Fremont
Niles Canyon Railway, Fremont
Mission San José, Fremont
Coyote Hills, Fremont
Dumbarton Bridge, Newark
Mission Peak in winter
Union City BART
Issue 01This week · Mon, October 26, 2026

Halloween Week, Two Farmers' Markets & the Holiday Countdown

Your Fremont, Newark and Union City week from The Cody Kellar Team. Here's where we'll be.

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Midday means a noodle run or Niles on foot. Locals go to:

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Issue 01This week · Mon, October 26, 2026

Halloween Week, Two Farmers' Markets & the Holiday Countdown

Fall in the Tri-Cities means clear mornings on Mission Peak, the hills starting to turn green, and Niles getting ready for the holidays. If you're thinking about a move to Fremont, Newark or Union City, this is a great week to come see it.

Two markets, one weekend

Saturday, the Union City Farmers' Market sets up in the Alvarado Historic District. Sunday, the Irvington Farmers' Market runs 9 to 2 on Bay Street in Fremont. Do both and you've covered two of our favorite neighborhoods.

Halloween Saturday

Halloween is Saturday. Pick a neighborhood, walk it, and say hi. It's the easiest way to get a feel for a street before you ever tour a home.

Get ready for Niles

The Niles Canyon Railway's Train of Lights starts Nov 20 and is already sold out for 2026, so set a reminder for next year. The Niles Festival of Lights Parade is free: Friday, Nov 27, tree lighting at 6 PM and the parade right after on Niles Blvd.

Where we're eating

A Little Kabul crawl on Fremont Blvd: kabobs at De Afghanan, then mantu at Afghan Awasana. Chaat Bhavan when we need a crowd-pleaser.

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Ten categories · 43 places

The Local's Guide

Where we actually go. Browse the cards, explore the map, or swipe through like you're picking a date.

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Know the neighborhoods

The main neighborhoods of Fremont, Newark and Union City: what it's like to live in each one, the kinds of homes you'll find, and what's changing.

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Mission San JosePhoto: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Fremont

Mission San Jose

Homes built
Many mid-20th century
Typical lot
Larger lots on the hillside
Home sizes
Bungalows to custom estates
HOA
Varies
To BART
Drive
Price tier
$$$

Foothills, history and the mission.

📍 East Fremont, at the base of Mission Peak

Fremont's historic foothill district, built around Mission San José (founded 1797) and the trailheads for Mission Peak.

What it's like to live here

Mission San Jose sits at the foot of Mission Peak, around the mission founded in 1797 and its rebuilt adobe church. Streets range from modest mid-century homes to large custom estates up the hill, with Old Mission Park, the Sabercat Creek Trail and the Mission Peak trailhead close by.

A day here
Morning
Sunrise hike up Mission Peak
Afternoon
Coffee and errands along Mission Blvd
Evening
Evening walk on the Sabercat Creek Trail
  • Mission San José and its museum
  • Mission Peak trailheads close by
  • Shops and restaurants along Mission Blvd
Our read (1–5)
Walkability
Space & privacy
Views
Trail access
Newer homes
Spots nearby
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Our take on Mission San Jose
Mission Peak overhead, the mission down the street.

Mission San Jose is one of the most sought-after parts of Fremont, and there are never many homes for sale. The range is wide, from mid-century homes that need work to custom estates on the hill, so value changes a lot from street to street. Ask us for recent sales before you set a budget.

Why we like it
  • Trailheads close by
  • Historic mission and Old Mission Park
  • Hillside views
Worth knowing
  • Competitive when homes list
  • Hillside streets can be steep
Look here if you wantHikingViewsAn established neighborhood
— The Cody Kellar Team
Updated Oct 2026
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Homes you'll find here

Mid-centuryMid-century homes

Many homes here were built in the mid-20th century.

Custom homeHillside custom estates

Larger custom homes and lots higher up the hill.

TownhomeTownhomes & condos

A smaller share of attached homes.

Illustrations show the general style, not specific homes.

Lifestyle descriptions for orientation only, not real estate advice. Boundaries are informal. Ask the team about schools, HOAs and recent sales for any specific home.

Compare two neighborhoods

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Price tier$$–$$$–$
Homes builtMany mid-20th centuryHistoric district; mixed eras
Typical lotLarger lots on the hillsideVaries
Home sizesBungalows to custom estatesAsk us about specific streets
HOAVariesVaries
To BARTDriveDrive to Union City BART
Home typesMid-century, Custom home, TownhomeSingle-family
Walkability
Space & privacy
Views
Trail access
Newer homes

Ratings are our local read on a 1–5 scale, not data. Ask us for recent sales in either area.

60-second quiz

Which Tri-City are you?

Four questions about how you like to live. We'll match you with a part of town and the spots that come with it.

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Three stops, built from the guide. Pick a vibe, swap any stop, copy the plan to your phone.

Bun AppétitRepresentative photoPhoto: Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Morning · 9 AM

Bun Appétit

Pastries and buns that sell out early. Go before 10 and order an extra for the car.

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Mission San JoséPhoto: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Afternoon · 1 PM

Mission San José

Founded in 1797. The adobe church and museum are quieter than you'd expect.

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Soho Modern JapaneseRepresentative photoPhoto: FASTILY · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Evening · 6:30 PM

Soho Modern Japanese

Modern Japanese for anniversaries and parents in town.

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