Union City home-buyer guide · 2026

Homes for sale in Union City — what the listing photos don't tell you.

Union City median home price in 2026: $1,180,000. Price per sqft: $674. Average days on market: 13. East Bay South — BART, James Logan HS, mid-Peninsula value, diverse families.

Roger Grubb has been transacting in Union City for 18 years and sees roughly 1-in-4 homes off-market before they hit MLS. If the home you want doesn't exist on Zillow yet, Roger may already know about it.

Union City insider knowledge

Decoto neighborhood is the historic core. Alvarado has water access. Sugar Mill Landing has new construction.

What Union City isn't: Top-tier schools across the board. Specific catchments matter.

Union City home-buying FAQ

What is the median home price in Union City in 2026?

Union City median is $1,180,000, at $674/sqft, with 13 days on market.

Is Union City a good place to buy a home?

Bay Area buyers priced out of Fremont who want BART + mid-Peninsula proximity.

What schools serve Union City?

Key schools: James Logan HS (rating 7/10).

What is Union City like as a community?

Family-anchored, BART-served, more affordable than Fremont. Union City BART, James Logan HS, Decoto and Alvarado neighborhoods.

What kinds of buyers does Union City attract?

First-Bay-Area buyers, BART commuters to SF/Oakland, Value-seeking families.

What should I know about Union City before buying?

Top-tier schools across the board. Specific catchments matter. Decoto neighborhood is the historic core. Alvarado has water access. Sugar Mill Landing has new construction.

How do I see homes for sale in Union City?

Roger Grubb is a 18-year Union City-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in Union City before they hit MLS.

Buying in Union City? Start with one call.

Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.