Neighborhood

Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City, CA

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3.0 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.19M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $46k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -19%

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review

Key Words:

Town Estates Park, Mixed Industrial-Residential, Family-Friendly Convenience

Alvarado Niles Rd in Union City spans a transition zone where light industrial and commercial buildings line parts of Whipple Road, while residential streets fan out toward the south and east. Town Estates Park sits near the center, offering a modest green space with a playground and open field for neighborhood gatherings. Tom Kitayama Elementary School is close by, underscoring the area’s appeal for families seeking convenient education options. Commuters benefit from easy access to I-880, though traffic can build up near major intersections during rush hours. Along the western edge, big-box retailers and chain restaurants cluster around the freeway on-ramps, providing quick errands and dining but also generating extra congestion. Overall, Alvarado Niles Rd balances a mix of industrial commerce, suburban housing, and a few well-placed community resources—making it a practical choice for those who value convenience yet don’t mind a busier backdrop.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Hillview Crest Elementary PrimaryK-5
Tom Kitayama Elementary PrimaryK-5
Cesar Chavez Middle Middle6-8
James Logan High High9-12

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info at GreatSchools.org

Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    2.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Median Price

0.20.40.60.81.0$-4$-2$2$4

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