Union City Homes for Sale
19 Homes for sale in Union City
$1,548,888
2809 Dowe Avenue
Union City, CA 94587
$420,000
34709 Alvarado Niles Road #4
Union City, CA 94587
$1,749,999
34237 Torrey Pine Lane
Union City, CA 94587
$299,000
2522 Copa Del Oro Drive
Union City, CA 94587
$400,000
34854 Starling Drive #4
Union City, CA 94587
$1,590,000
2977 Miraloma Way
Union City, CA 94587
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Union City Neighborhood Guide
Union City sits at the southern end of Alameda County, where the East Bay flats meet the Diablo foothills between Hayward and Fremont. It's an often-overlooked East Bay city that delivers genuine value: BART access, freeway connectivity to both the South Bay and the Peninsula via the Dumbarton Bridge, a diverse and family-oriented community, and home prices that remain below comparable inventory in Fremont or Pleasanton. For buyers who need to commute in multiple directions or who work at South Bay employers, Union City's Dumbarton Bridge corridor makes it uniquely practical.
Why Buyers Love Union City
- Dumbarton Bridge Access — Union City is one of the few East Bay cities with practical, direct access to the Peninsula via the Dumbarton Bridge (Highway 84), putting Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and East Palo Alto within 20–30 minutes — a commute route that bypasses the congested 101 and 880 interchange bottlenecks.
- BART Connectivity — The Union City BART station connects residents to downtown Oakland in under 20 minutes and San Francisco in 35, making it viable for commuters in both directions.
- Relative Affordability — Detached homes regularly come in below Fremont pricing despite sharing nearly identical freeway and BART access, making Union City a smart move for buyers who've been outbid in Fremont.
- Diverse Community — Union City has one of the highest concentrations of Filipino-American residents in the Bay Area, alongside South Asian, Latino, and East Asian communities — reflected in an unusually wide range of authentic restaurants and cultural institutions.
Neighborhoods at a Glance
Alvarado
The historic core of Union City, one of three towns that merged to form the city in 1959. Older homes, some Craftsmans and bungalows, lower price points, and a neighborhood feel distinct from the newer tracts.
Decoto
Another of the original incorporated towns, Decoto occupies the northeastern part of the city near the Hayward border. Mix of older and mid-century homes with larger lots and a quieter character.
New Haven Area / Central
The newer residential core built out from the 1970s through 1990s, with tract homes, good freeway access, and proximity to the New Haven Unified School District's main campuses.
Union Landing
The commercial zone along Whipple Road near the 880/Dumbarton interchange, with a Target, Costco, and the retail infrastructure that serves the whole city. Some newer townhome and condo developments nearby.
Mission Hills
Hillside neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city with larger lots, some views, and a more suburban feel closer to the Fremont border.
Local Amenities
Parks
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park (hiking, dog-friendly), Union City Community Park, Ruus Ranch Park, Masonic Home Park
Shopping
Union Landing (Costco, Target, Best Buy, major chains), Alvarado commercial corridor for daily needs
Dining
Goldilocks Bakery (Filipino chain, local institution), Gerry's Grill (Filipino barbecue), a strong roster of Filipino, Vietnamese, and Indian restaurants on Alvarado-Niles Road and nearby corridors; local taquierias throughout
Recreation
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park and Mission Peak access from the eastern foothills, Bay Trail access on the western edge, Alameda Creek Trail connection to Fremont
Commute Times
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (Downtown) | 35–55 min | 35 min (BART) |
| Oakland (Downtown) | 20–30 min | 18 min (BART) |
| Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) | 20–30 min | 50 min (BART + Dumbarton Express bus) |
| Fremont | 10–20 min | 8 min (BART) |
The Dumbarton Express bus service provides a transit option to the Palo Alto area via the Dumbarton Bridge, connecting at the Union City BART station. For South Bay tech workers, this cross-bay corridor is Union City's biggest commute differentiator from other East Bay cities.
Commute times are estimates and may vary based on traffic, time of day, and route. Data is for informational purposes only.