What $1 million can buy you in Union County (2025)

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 29 and August 4. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Union County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000.

Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.

Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 29, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

1. $1 million

In July, a detached house located at 22 Doremus Street, changed ownership. The property, covering 2,040 square feet, was built in 1983 and was sold for $1,000,000, which calculates to $490 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 8,712 square feet. The deal was finalized on July 22.

2. Just under $1 million

Situated at 281 Lincoln Street, this single-family house, was sold in July for a price of $999,999, translating to $353 per square foot. The property, constructed in 1990, offers a living area of 2,835 square feet and sits on a 10,019-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on July 8.

3. $999K

For a price tag of $999,000 ($409 per sqft), the single-family home, built in 2005 and located at 1997 Prospect Ave. changed hands in July. The home spans 2,443 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 5,001-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on July 19.

4. $950K

At $950,000 ($497 per sqft), the detached house located at 917 Pennsylvania Ave. offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in July. This property, built in 1955, provides 1,912 square feet of living space, and sits on a 14,000-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on July 8.

5. $942K

Priced at $942,000 (equivalent to $440 per square foot), this single-family home, constructed in 1956 and situated at 324 Longview Drive, was sold in July. The home spans 2,140 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 15,725-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on July 22.

6. $931K

This single-family house, underwent a change of ownership in July. Located at 9 Sutton Place, the home spans 1,652 square feet and was sold for $931,000, or $564 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 7,200 square feet, and it was built in 1955. The deal was finalized on July 16.

7. $907K

The single-family home located at 149 Passaic Ave. offered an option at $907,000, (which equates to $718 per sqft). This property features 1,264 square feet of living area and was built in 1935. The lot spans over 9,004 square feet. The deal was finalized on July 16.

8. $899K

The condominium located at 257 Orchard Street offered an option at $899,000, (which equates to $540 per sqft). This property features 1,664 square feet of living area and was built in 1983. The deal was finalized on July 8.

9. $890K

Priced at $890,000 (equivalent to $629 per square foot), this single-family house, constructed in 1927 and situated at 628 Kimball Ave., was sold in July. The home spans 1,416 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 7,000-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on July 22.

10. $850K

For a price tag of $850,000 ($399 per sqft), the single-family residence, built in 1980 and located at 9 Princeton Street changed hands in July. The home spans 2,128 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 9,714-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on July 17.

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