Opportunity to own a fully updated home with top-rated Fremont schools, including Irvington High School (rated 10/10)! Thoughtfully updated throughout, this move-in-ready home features new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, a beautifully remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, new appliances and a spacious island perfect for everyday meals, entertaining or gathering with family and friends. The remodeled bathrooms offer a fresh and stylish feel, while the separate living room and family room provide plenty of space to relax and make the home your own. Cozy up by the electric fireplace on cooler evenings or enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious front porch before starting the day. The home also features central heating and AC for year-round comfort. Outside, the updated front yard landscaping creates inviting curb appeal while the low-maintenance backyard offers an easy space to unwind, entertain or enjoy the Bay Area weather. Located close to top-rated Fremont schools, including highly rated Irvington High School, as well as everyday shopping, dining, parks and other conveniences. Easy access to I-680 and I-880 makes commuting throughout the Bay Area simple and convenient. Combining thoughtful updates, comfortable living spaces and an excellent Irvington location, this is a home designed to be enjoyed for years to come. Come check it out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
5,016 sq ftLot Size
$1,053Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sohrab Sangha•DRE #02054386• Kismet Real Estate
Grimmer, located between Central Park and the Fremont BART station, is a residential and commuter-friendly Fremont neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a low-rise, suburban feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fremont Hub area near Mowry Avenue and Fremont Boulevard, where big-box storefronts, casual eateries, and steady foot traffic set a practical, everyday rhythm. Housing reads as mid-century ranch homes and later infill on calm blocks, with sidewalks that connect to parks and shopping. Central Park and Lake Elizabeth shape the outdoor routine with wide lawns, paths, and water views. The Fremont Main Library adds a civic, study-and-events anchor. Pacific Commons and the Niles district sit within a short drive for dining, movies, and antiques.
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Offer insights
3531 Independence Rd · $1,498,000
$1.71M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.71M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.3%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Family room
Pantry
Updated kitchen
Has fireplace (electric, in living room)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Stone counters
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Pantry
Dishwasher
Gas range
Refrigerator
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookups in garage
Flooring
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Fireplace heating
Central air
Exterior features
Patio (covered)
Back yard
Front yard
Side yard
Front sprinklers
Landscaped front and back
Yard space
Fenced
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1954
Parking
Attached garage
2 covered/garage spaces
Construction
Stucco construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Individual electric meter
Individual gas meter
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41145545
Aug 19, 2026
Listed
$1,498,000
$1,053/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$1,175,000
$826/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$1,237,500
$870/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 1992
Sold
$172,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,269 (+3.5%)
$91,243 + $212,900
$304,143
2024
$4,125 (+3.1%)
$91,243 + $212,900
$304,143
2023
$4,000 (+1.9%)
$89,454 + $208,726
$298,180
2022
$3,926 (+2.4%)
$85,981 + $200,622
$286,603
2021
$3,835 (+1.5%)
$85,981 + $200,622
$286,603
2020
$3,776 (+1.1%)
$84,295 + $196,689
$280,984
2019
$3,736 (+2.1%)
$83,431 + $194,672
$278,103
2018
$3,660 (+2.6%)
$81,795 + $190,855
$272,650
2017
$3,568 (+2.1%)
$78,619 + $183,445
$262,064
2016
$3,495 (+1.7%)
$78,619 + $183,445
$262,064
2015
$3,438 (+2.0%)
$77,078 + $179,848
$256,926
2014
$3,370 (+5.2%)
$74,433 + $173,678
$248,111
2013
$3,204 (+2.6%)
$74,433 + $173,678
$248,111
2012
$3,124 (+1.7%)
$74,097 + $172,894
$246,991
2011
$3,072 (+5.4%)
$72,645 + $169,505
$242,150
2010
$2,913 (+0.2%)
$71,220 + $166,182
$237,402
2009
$2,908 (+1.9%)
$70,688 + $164,940
$235,628
2008
$2,854
$70,857 + $165,333
$236,190
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,016 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,132
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,132
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
525 161205400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-1-6
Single-Family Residential District
To promote and maintain predominantly single-family home neighborhoods together with compatible accessory and supporting uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Local insights from Redfin agents
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