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70,143
Population
$1.26M
Typical Home Value
15
Avg Days on Market
44
Walk Score
Tracked daily
How many homes are for sale in Union City today? See it live.
57 active listings in the August 21, 2026 MLS export: houses, condos and townhomes, new listings and asking prices, refreshed through the day.
Today's live inventoryTwo years of Union City historyUnion 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.
The lay of the land in Union City
Union City grew from the historic districts of Alvarado and Decoto, and the housing map still reflects that history. The Alvarado side holds 1960s and 1970s ranch tracts on established streets, the neighborhoods climbing toward the hills carry the larger 1980s and 1990s family homes, and the blocks near the Fremont border along Mission Boulevard include some of the city's most sought-after addresses. Around the BART station, the Station District has added modern condos and townhomes aimed squarely at commuters.
For buyers, that mix means Union City covers more price points than its size suggests. A condo near BART, a mid-century ranch with room to expand, and a hillside home backing to open space are all the same city, and they attract very different offers.
Commuting from the center of the East Bay
Union City sits almost exactly between Oakland and San Jose, and the commute options reflect it. The Union City BART station anchors the Station District, I-880 is a short drive for the north-south run, Mission Boulevard connects toward Hayward and the 580 corridor, and Highway 84 through Fremont and Newark reaches the Dumbarton Bridge for Peninsula employers.
That centrality is Union City's quiet advantage. Households with one career in San Jose and another in Oakland or San Francisco often land here precisely because neither commute becomes unbearable. When clients ask me where the middle of the East Bay map really is, this is it.
Outdoors and community life
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area sits on the city's edge with swimming, fishing, and flat waterside loops, and the Alameda Creek Regional Trail runs from the Niles canyon mouth all the way to the bay, passable by bike without crossing traffic. On the ridge side, Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park opens hundreds of acres of trails directly above the neighborhoods.
In town, the Mark Green Sports Center anchors recreation programs, Kennedy Park hosts the community events calendar, and the food scene along Alvarado-Niles Road and Union Landing keeps growing. It is an unflashy, livable city, and residents tend to stay.
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
Union City real estate questions, answered
Is Union City more affordable than Fremont?
Generally yes for comparable size and condition, particularly against Fremont's premium neighborhoods. The typical home value shown above reflects the Zillow Home Value Index, and my monthly Union City market report tracks the current numbers. The tradeoff conversation usually involves school priorities and specific commute patterns, and the answer differs household by household, which is exactly the conversation I have with buyers before we set a search area.
What is the Station District?
It is the transit-oriented neighborhood built around the Union City BART station, with modern condos and townhomes within walking distance of the platform. For buyers who want a lock-and-leave home and a train commute to Oakland or San Francisco, it is one of the East Bay's most practical options, and it tends to be the most accessible entry point into Union City ownership.
Which Union City neighborhoods do buyers ask about most?
Three come up constantly: the hillside homes near the Dry Creek Pioneer trailheads for space and views, the established Alvarado-side tracts for lot size and value, and the Station District for the BART commute. Each serves a different priority, and touring all three in one afternoon is easy because the city is compact. I recommend exactly that before narrowing a search.
How is the commute to Silicon Valley from Union City?
Drivers take I-880 south or reach the Dumbarton Bridge through Highway 84 for the Peninsula. BART covers the northbound run to Oakland and San Francisco. The midpoint position means neither direction is short, but neither is extreme, which is why two-career households with jobs in opposite directions so often land here.
What should sellers in Union City know?
Your buyers are cross-shopping Fremont, Newark, and Hayward, so presentation and accurate pricing decide how fast you sell. Homes prepared well and priced to current comparable sales draw strong attention because Union City inventory stays limited. I publish a monthly market report for the city and review it with every seller before we go live.
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