Nestled on one of Union's most beautiful and quiet tree-lined streets, this classic Cape Cod offers an exceptional opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Full of character and potential, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a home in a highly desirable neighborhood. The main level features a traditional layout with generously sized living spaces, while the second-floor dormer includes a full bathroom, offering flexibility for a primary suite, guest retreat, or home office. Beneath the home, an expansive basement provides tremendous potential for storage, a workshop, recreation space, fitness area, or future finishing. Set on an oversized lot, the backyard is exceptionally large, fully fenced, and offers ample room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play areas, pets, or future enhancements. A private driveway and detached garage further enhance the property's appeal. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, major highways, and public transportation, the property offers easy access to Newark Liberty International Airport, Kean University, and NJ Transit rail service for commuting throughout New Jersey and to New York City.
Elmora Hills, located between the Garden State Parkway and the Elizabeth River, is a residential and civic-minded Elizabeth neighborhood with leafy side streets and a hilltop street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around North Avenue and Elmora Avenue, where corner bakeries, long-running eateries, and small service storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Early-20th-century colonials and Tudors mix with brick apartment houses, giving blocks a layered, established look. Warinanco Park’s paths and fields shape daily routines with open green space nearby. The Elizabeth Public Library’s Elmora Branch and the historic Union Square corridor add cultural texture beyond the residential lanes.
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Market insights
727 Palisade Rd · $525,000
DAYS ON MARKET
62 days
The average home goes pending in 18 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
105.7%
Most homes are selling 6% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$525,000
Median sale price in this area is $713,106. (36% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
10% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished basement
6 total rooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Hot water heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
No pool
Aluminum siding
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
Detached garage (1 car)
Construction
Aluminum siding construction
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Nestled on one of Union's most beautiful and quiet tree-lined streets, this classic Cape Cod offers an exceptional opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Full of character and potential, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a home in a highly desirable neighborhood.The main level features a traditional layout with generously sized living spaces, while the second-floor dormer includes a full bathroom, offering flexibility for a primary suite, guest retreat, or home office. Beneath the home, an expansive basement provides tremendous potential for storage, a workshop, recreation space, fitness area, or future finishing.Set on an oversized lot, the backyard is exceptionally large, fully fenced, and offers ample room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play areas, pets, or future enhancements. A private driveway and detached garage further enhance the property's appeal.Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, major highways, and public transportation, the property offers easy access to Newark Liberty International Airport, Kean University, and NJ Transit rail service for commuting throughout New Jersey and to New York City.
NJMLS #26023287
Jul 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 22, 2026
Listed
$525,000
Public Records
Jun 10, 1994
Sold
$135,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,213 (+4.3%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2024
$8,829 (+3.1%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2023
$8,559 (+3.6%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2022
$8,262 (+2.5%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2021
$8,062 (+2.0%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2020
$7,901 (+1.4%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2019
$7,795 (+1.7%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2018
$7,662 (+1.5%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2017
$7,548 (+2.5%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2016
$7,364 (+7.8%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2014
$6,829 (−1.8%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2013
$6,952 (+2.9%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2012
$6,754 (+3.3%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2011
$6,540 (+4.2%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2010
$6,275 (+3.5%)
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
2009
$6,062
$20,700 + $18,800
$39,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
44 ft.
Lot depth
102 ft.
Lot size
4,539 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Union County
APN
1900208 00031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
RA
Residential One-Family
The purpose of this section is to permit single-family detached housing, to advance opportunities for light, air, and open space in residential zones of Union Township.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Union, NJ • 07083
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Feb
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Sun exposure
74/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 727 Palisade Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $482,000 and $660,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $482K to $660K.