Irvington / Centerville Market
February 2026
Market statistics sourced from Realtors Property Resource® (RPR), LLC — a NAR member benefit. Data source: MLS Listings. Statistics reflect all property types (SF + Condo/TH/Apt) for the indicated geography. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. RPR® is a registered trademark of Realtors Property Resource®, LLC. © Realtors Property Resource®, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an appraisal or guarantee of value. Last updated: February 2026. Updated monthly by Ashok Patel, DRE #01854182.
Irvington.
Fremont's Most
Established Neighborhood.
Tree-lined streets. Sought-after schools including the Irvington STEM magnet program. A well-established community with deep roots and strong long-term appreciation. I've lived in Fremont since 2000 and watched Irvington consistently deliver for the families who choose it.
Why Irvington Is Fremont's Established Choice
Irvington is one of Fremont's most established and well-respected neighborhoods, sitting in the heart of the city with easy access to I-680 and I-880. It has a character that newer neighborhoods can't replicate — tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes, and a community with real roots.
The neighborhood's biggest draw for families is Irvington High School's highly competitive STEM magnet program, which draws students from across Fremont and consistently places graduates into top universities. While it doesn't carry the same name recognition nationally as Mission San Jose High, Irvington is widely respected — and homes here are typically $400K–$700K less than comparable Mission San Jose properties.
Irvington's housing stock ranges from 1960s ranch homes to 1990s two-stories. Many have been renovated over the decades, and the neighborhood has benefited from steady, long-term owner occupancy — low turnover, well-kept properties, and neighbors who know each other. It's the kind of neighborhood that holds value quietly and consistently.
For buyers who want excellent schools, strong community identity, and a lower entry price than Mission San Jose — Irvington is often the answer. For sellers, it's a market with genuine depth of demand from families priced out of 94539 but unwilling to compromise on school quality.
Irvington Schools —
The STEM Magnet Advantage
Irvington feeds into the same high school as Warm Springs — Irvington High — but has its own set of elementary schools covering the Irvington neighborhood. Key difference from Warm Springs: Irvington neighborhood elementary schools are traditional K–6, no split-grade setup.
Harvey Green Elementary
E.M. Grimmer Elementary
O.N. Hirsch Elementary
John M. Horner Middle School
Irvington High School
Important for buyers: Irvington's three neighborhood elementary schools (Harvey Green, Grimmer, Hirsch) serve the Irvington neighborhood specifically. The Warm Springs area elementaries (Leitch, Warm Springs Elementary, Weibel) also feed into Horner and Irvington High — but those are covered on the Warm Springs neighborhood page. Always verify your specific address with the FUSD locator before making an offer.
The Irvington
Real Estate Market
Irvington offers strong value relative to Mission San Jose with solid, consistent appreciation. Contact Ashok for a current, address-specific analysis.
Questions About
Irvington
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Irvington — specifically.
Whether you're a buyer comparing Irvington to Mission San Jose, or a seller thinking about timing and preparation — I can give you a concrete, honest picture of what to expect. No pressure, just real local knowledge.