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Union City Real Estate
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70,143
Population
$1.26M
Typical Home Value
15
Avg Days on Market
44
Walk Score
Union City Real Estate · Live Market Snapshot
Where Union City stands right now. The market gauge and pricing tiles up top track active listings citywide from Altos Research, refreshed weekly. The pipeline and closing numbers below track every Union City single family home through June 2026, from the Bay East and RPR market report.
Market State
Inventory stays tight and homes still close fast and over ask.
Pricing & Speed
Listing Pulse
How Homes Are Moving
Union City market pipeline · single family · June 2026
37 active listings, 26 homes newly under contract, and 28 closings in June. New demand is keeping pace with a tight supply, and homes are still clearing quickly. Each bar shows how many homes are at that stage, with the median price alongside.
The Closing Picture
What sold in Union City · single family · June 2026
28 single family homes closed in June at a median of $1,327,500, selling for a median of 102.1 percent of list price. The median estimated value across the city sits higher, at $1,499,260.
What this market means if you're buying
- Homes are closing in a median of 15 days. Have your pre-approval and agent lined up before you tour.
- June closings sold at a median of 102.1 percent of list. Plan to compete at or a little above ask.
- Only 37 active listings against 26 new pendings and 28 June closings. Demand is absorbing supply fast.
- Sold homes ran about $785 per square foot versus $742 on active listings. Move in ready and well priced wins.
What this market means if you're selling
- Just 1.76 months of inventory. At the current sales pace, the market clears well inside a quarter.
- June closings sold at 102.1 percent of list, a median of $1,327,500. Price it right and buyers come to you.
- Homes are moving in a median of 15 days. Well presented listings do not sit.
- Median sold price is $1,327,500 while the median estimated value is $1,499,260. Talk pricing strategy before you list.
Sources: Market gauge and pricing tiles powered by Altos Research, Union City CA market report, refreshed weekly. Last refresh: July 7, 2026. Market pipeline and closing snapshot drawn from the Bay East Association of REALTORS® and REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) market activity report for Union City, single-family residences, June 2026, generated July 6, 2026. Altos tracks active listings across all of Union City; the Bay East and RPR figures cover every Union City single-family sale.
Living in Union City
Union City sits at the geographic center of the Tri-City area between Fremont and Hayward, offering excellent connectivity via the Union City BART station and I-880. The city is celebrated for its cultural diversity and strong public schools in the New Haven Unified School District.
A blend of established neighborhoods and newer developments makes Union City attractive to families and commuters who want suburban living without sacrificing transit access.
Union City Neighborhoods
Alvarado District
Union City's historic heart with a charming main street, local eateries, and older Craftsman-style homes.
- Historic downtown character
- Walkable retail corridor
- Community farmers' market
Decoto
A residential neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes and townhouses near parks and schools.
- Close to Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park
- Good school access
- Mid-range pricing
Station District
The area surrounding Union City BART, featuring newer mixed-use development and transit-oriented living.
- Steps to BART
- New condo & townhome construction
- Retail and dining within walking distance
Why Live in Union City?
- 1Union City BART station for easy commuting
- 2Highly rated New Haven Unified schools
- 3Rich cultural diversity and community events
- 4Affordable relative to Fremont and Pleasanton
- 5Quick access to both Silicon Valley and Oakland
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