Real Estate in Union County, NJ
Train towns, top schools, and one of the most balanced suburban markets in the region.
Why buyers and sellers choose Union.
Union County offers an exceptional mix of housing, schools, and commute options. Westfield, Summit, Cranford, and Springfield anchor the high-end commuter market via Midtown Direct rail; Union, Hillside, Linden, and Roselle deliver value, two-family inventory, and steady demand. Our Union office serves the entire county.
Our Union office serves Union County clients across every transaction type, from first-time buyers and growing families to seasoned investors, luxury sellers, and landlords. We understand the streets, the schools, the pricing patterns, and the inventory rhythms of this market, and we coordinate with our broader CENTURY 21 Preferred network, across Essex County, Middlesex County, and Somerset County, when a deal touches more than one community.
Union County homes for sale
Union County housing splits neatly into three tiers. Entry-level Union homes ($400K to $650K) run through Linden (September 2026 median $549K), Hillside ($530K year-to-date; only 6 September sales), Kenilworth ($600K year-to-date; just 3 September sales), and Roselle ($560K), mostly older capes, colonials, and two-families on modest lots. Mid-market family homes ($550K to $900K) anchor Union Township (September 2026 median $615K), Roselle Park, Springfield ($750K), Rahway, and Clark, most of them center-hall colonials, expanded capes, and mid-century ranches. Upper family homes ($900K to $1.5M) run through Cranford (September 2026 median $879K), Scotch Plains ($851.5K), and Berkeley Heights. Luxury and estate inventory ($1.5M to $5M+) sits in Westfield (September 2026 median $1.395M), Summit ($1.91M), New Providence, and Mountainside, with substantial center-hall colonials, historic Victorians, and updated new-construction homes. The county's townhouse and condo segment closed 36 sales at a $415K median in September 2026.
Union County September 2026 market snapshot
According to September 2026 New Jersey REALTORS data, Union County prices kept climbing even as closings slowed. Single-family closings came in at 240 sales, down 5.5% year-over-year, with a median sale price of $675,000 (+3.8% YoY). Homes averaged 27 days on market and sold at 103.6% of list price. Months of supply edged up to 2.8, still seller's market territory but less tight than a year ago. The townhouse and condo segment closed 36 sales at a $415K median (44 DOM, 99.9% of list), down 11.8% year-over-year; condos are taking longer and selling just under list. Springfield bucked the county trend with 19 single-family closings, more than double September 2025.
Full breakdown: read our September 2026 Union County market report for the complete numbers, trends, and buyer and seller strategy.
Union tracks below Essex County ($750K single-family median) but above Passaic ($610K), and its Midtown Direct rail corridor (Westfield, Summit, Cranford) is one of the most consistently in-demand commuter belts in the state. Buyer playbook: Union offers real value versus Essex on comparable school quality, but the 103.6% list-to-sale ratio means bring pre-approval and be ready to write inside a week on the right home. Seller playbook: the 27-day market rewards accurate pricing; overpricing in this county kills deals faster than any other tactic. Prep the home to photograph well, price to sold comps (not asking prices), and negotiate firmly.
When you're ready to talk through a sale, a search, or just the current state of the Union County market, our team is the right place to start.
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What makes Union County distinctive.
- →Midtown Direct train (Westfield, Summit, Cranford)
- →top-ranked public schools
- →walkable downtowns
- →mature neighborhoods with character homes
- →access to NYC, Newark Airport, and Garden State Parkway
Questions about Union County.
What's the median home price in Union County?
Per September 2026 New Jersey REALTORS data, the median Union County single-family sale price is $675,000, up 3.8% year-over-year on 240 closings (-5.5% YoY). Homes averaged 27 days on market and sold at 103.6% of list price. The townhouse and condo median came in at $415,000 across 36 sales. Prices vary widely by town: entry-level Linden, Hillside, Kenilworth, and Roselle start around $500K, mid-market Union Township, Springfield, Rahway, and Clark run $600K to $900K, upper family towns like Cranford and Scotch Plains hit $850K to $1.3M, and luxury markets like Westfield, Summit, New Providence, and Berkeley Heights regularly transact $1.5M to $3M+. Request a free home valuation for accurate pricing on your specific Union County address.
Which Union County towns are most desirable?
The most-searched Union County towns cluster around three profiles. The Midtown Direct luxury corridor of Westfield, Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, and Cranford anchors the top end with A-rated schools, walkable downtowns, and direct rail to NYC. The mid-market family belt of Springfield, Union Township, Scotch Plains, and Rahway offers strong schools and value pricing. And the value-and-investor tier of Linden, Hillside, Kenilworth, and Roselle attracts first-time buyers and two-family investors. Each tier trades on very different comps.
Do I need a Union County realtor?
Any NJ-licensed agent can technically transact in Union County, but Union is 21 municipalities with wildly different price points, school reputations, and buyer demographics. Pricing a Linden two-family is a completely different exercise than pricing a Cranford colonial or a Westfield estate. Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue sits at the center of the county and works this market daily. A local Union County realtor who knows which streets in each town command a premium, how each school district shapes value, and how to time a listing to the 27-day market pace is the difference between selling at 103.6% of list and chasing the market down through price reductions.
What towns in Union County does CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty serve?
We actively serve Westfield, Summit, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Union, Linden, Roselle, Hillside, Kenilworth, and surrounding municipalities. Our Union office is the primary point of contact for Union County clients.
What is Union County real estate known for?
Union County is known for Midtown Direct train (Westfield, Summit, Cranford), top-ranked public schools, walkable downtowns, mature neighborhoods with character homes, and access to NYC, Newark Airport, and Garden State Parkway. The market combines lifestyle, location, and long-term value.
How do I sell my home in Union County?
Start with a free home valuation. We will prepare a custom comparative market analysis based on actual recent sales in your specific Union County town and neighborhood, then walk you through pricing strategy, marketing, and timing.
Are home prices appreciating in Union County?
Appreciation varies significantly by town and neighborhood within Union County. For specific data on your home or a target market, request a free home valuation and our agents will provide current sold-price trends and forecasts for that exact area.
Buying or selling in Union County?
Call our Union office at (973) 838-3600 or send us a quick note. We'll set up time to walk through your goals, the market, and what comes next, no obligation.
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