
Union City, California 94587
Situated in the Historical Alvarado District, this property offers a unique opportunity to purchase in a neighborhood known for its distinctive character. Bring your enthusiasm and vision. Home needs work. Great opportunity to build equity. Corner lot with detached garage and gated yard. Enjoy the nearby schools, shopping, dining, and local farmer market.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1939, the home shows signs of an older renovation (approx. 20-30 years old) with dated oak kitchen cabinets and tile countertops. While the space is functional and includes some updated stainless steel appliances, the listing description and overall aesthetic indicate it is dated and requires cosmetic updates and minor repairs.
High School: American High School (9/10).
Situated in the Historical Alvarado District, the property offers unique architectural character and a sense of community heritage that is highly valued in the Union City market.
The home is exceptionally well-located for families, being within walking distance (less than 0.6 miles) of both Alvarado Elementary and Alvarado Middle schools.
Built in 1939 and marketed as a 'vision' project, the property likely requires substantial capital investment for modernization and repairs to meet current living standards.
At 3,300 square feet, the lot is relatively small for a four-bedroom residence, which may limit outdoor expansion possibilities or large-scale landscaping.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.2 mi
Grades K-6 • 2.7 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.5 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Square foot | 1,423 | 1,646.764 |
| Lot Size | 3,300 | 5,646.527 |
| Price | $838.0K | $1.38M |
| Price per sq ft | $589 | $775 |
| Built year | 1939 | 1978 |
| HOA | $0 | $163 |
| Days on market | 29 | 37 |
Sep 25, 2026
$838,000
Initial Listing