Homes for sale in Union, NJ — current 07083 listings, median sale prices near $535K, Kean University, the Galloping Hill Golf Course, the Larchmont and Battle Hill sections, and the Five Points commercial intersection.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Union, NJ, you're looking at one of the largest suburban townships in the county — a 9.0-square-mile municipality bordered by Hillside, Elizabeth, Springfield, and the Essex County line. Union real estate trades at a median sale price near $535,000, with Kean University, the Galloping Hill Golf Course, the Route 22 commercial corridor, and an unusually diverse range of neighborhoods and pricing within the township footprint defining buyer demand.
Union Township is one of the largest municipalities in Union County by land area and population, with a substantial residential footprint spanning multiple distinct neighborhoods. The township is home to Kean University (one of the state's largest public universities), the Galloping Hill Golf Course (Union County-operated), and direct access to Route 22, the Garden State Parkway (Exits 139 and 140), and Route 78. Pricing runs across a meaningful range by neighborhood — from entry-tier multi-family inventory near Elizabeth and Hillside to substantial single-family homes in the Larchmont and Battle Hill sections.
Union Township Public Schools operates eleven elementary schools across the township, Burnet and Kawameeh middle schools, and Union High School. The district serves a substantially diverse student population directly and operates magnet program offerings alongside the comprehensive high school catalog.
Kean University — one of the largest public universities in New Jersey — operates its main campus in Union Township. The university supports the township's substantial commercial footprint, anchors meaningful local employment, and brings a year-round student population that influences neighborhood activity along Morris Avenue and the campus periphery.
Union Township has no NJ Transit train station of its own. Most commuters drive 5–8 minutes to either the Roselle Park RVL station, the Elizabeth NEC station, or use NJ Transit bus 70 and 24 service direct from Morris Avenue to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Door-to-desk runs ~65–80 minutes by bus for most Midtown commuters.
Union Township's housing stock is dominated by post-war Cape Cods, split-levels, and ranches across the broader residential grid, with substantial pre-war single-family inventory in the Larchmont and Battle Hill sections and a meaningful share of two- and three-family multi-unit inventory near Elizabeth and Hillside.
Three-bedroom Cape Cods, smaller ranches, and original-condition split-levels. The most accessible Union Township entry point. First-time buyers and house-hackers compete aggressively, particularly on multi-family inventory in the township's eastern sections.
Four-bedroom split-levels and renovated colonials with updated kitchens and finished basements on quarter- to third-acre lots. The largest segment by transaction volume — first-time families and Union Township upgrade buyers anchor the demand.
Larger single-family homes in the Larchmont and Battle Hill sections, post-2015 new construction across the township, and the most-watched estate-scale properties. Inventory in this tier is thin and trades quickly when listed.
Union Township segments meaningfully by named neighborhood. The township is large enough that buyers should map the named sections carefully — Larchmont and Battle Hill carry meaningfully different housing stocks and price points than the broader township grid.
The northwestern Union Township section bordering Springfield. Substantial pre-war and mid-century single-family housing stock, larger lots, mature trees, and the most-watched township section by relocating buyers. Pricing typically runs at the top of the township's range.
The southwestern Union Township section organized around historic Battle Hill (a Revolutionary War site). Quieter residential streets, larger single-family lots, and a buyer profile that prioritizes acreage and section character over walk-to-everything urbanism.
The residential streets immediately surrounding the Kean University main campus and Morris Avenue. Mix of single-family and multi-family housing stock, regular renovation activity, and a buyer profile that includes university faculty, staff, and student-rental investors.
The central Union Township commercial intersection where Stuyvesant Avenue, Morris Avenue, Chestnut Street, and Route 22 converge. Substantial commercial activity, restaurant and retail mix, and the township's busiest crossroads. The residential pockets surrounding Five Points carry mid-century single-family housing stock.
The eastern Union Township residential pocket toward the Hillside and Elizabeth borders. More multi-family housing stock, the township's most accessible entry-tier pricing, and active investor presence.
"Union Township is large enough that buyers really need to map the named neighborhoods before they search. Larchmont and Battle Hill trade like a different town from the broader township grid — at meaningfully different prices."
Union Township cross-shops most directly with Hillside (smaller township, lower pricing), Springfield (similar pricing, similar profile), and Roselle Park / Kenilworth (train-walkable boroughs, similar pricing).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | Train Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union ★ | $535,000 | $10,800 | No |
| Hillside | $440,000 | $8,400 | No |
| Springfield | $685,000 | $12,800 | No |
| Roselle Park | $535,000 | $11,400 | Raritan Valley |
| Kenilworth | $565,000 | $10,400 | No |
★ Subject town. Sources: Union County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), NJ Realtors MLS Q1 2026, NJ Transit.
Kean University. Kean's main campus sits in Union Township along Morris Avenue. The university anchors substantial year-round economic activity, employs a meaningful percentage of township residents, and brings cultural programming including the Liberty Hall Museum (Kean-operated, the colonial-era estate of Governor William Livingston) and the Premiere Stages theater company.
Parks and Recreation. Galloping Hill Golf Course (Union County operated, partially in Union Township and Kenilworth) is one of the most significant public golf courses in the region. Within the township: Meisel Park, Friberger Park, Biertuempfel Park, and a network of smaller neighborhood parks support active youth recreation. The township operates a substantial pool complex.
Dining and Daily Life. Route 22 and Morris Avenue carry the township's substantial commercial mix — restaurants, retail, big-box anchors, and the Five Points commercial intersection. Stuyvesant Avenue and the Larchmont section commercial pockets provide smaller-scale dining and retail anchored in the township's residential neighborhoods.
Civic Calendar. Union Township Days in summer, the annual Memorial Day Parade, and a robust Kean University event calendar that draws regional audiences anchor civic and cultural life. The Premiere Stages and Liberty Hall Museum cultural programming runs year-round.
The median sale price in Union Township as of early 2026 sits near $535,000, based on NJ Realtors MLS data. Prices range from approximately $400,000 for entry-tier capes and smaller singles to over $850,000 for the largest single-family homes in the Larchmont and Battle Hill sections.
No. Union Township has no NJ Transit train station of its own. Most commuters drive 5–8 minutes to either the Roselle Park RVL station or the Elizabeth NEC station for direct NY Penn service, or use NJ Transit bus 70 and 24 service direct from Morris Avenue to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Door-to-desk runs 65–80 minutes by bus.
The Larchmont section carries substantial pre-war and mid-century single-family housing stock on larger lots than the broader township grid, with pricing typically running at the top of Union Township's range — often 30–50% above the township median. Battle Hill performs similarly. Buyers prioritizing single-family inventory and section character should focus their search on these named pockets.
Union Township borders Hillside to the east, Elizabeth to the southeast, Kenilworth to the south, Roselle Park to the southwest, Springfield to the west, and Irvington and Maplewood (both Essex County) to the north and northeast.
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