Union County, New Jersey Real Estate Leads
Off-market leads from Union County’s public court records. Delivered the same day each case is filed, matched to the owner and the property.
- Pre-Foreclosure
- Divorce
- Probate
- Estate
- Guardianship
- Tax Sale
- Partition
- Pre-Probate
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023
Lead Types in Union County
Pre-Foreclosure
Homeowners in Union County served with a foreclosure complaint who still hold the deed. This is the window before the auction, while an equity sale is still on the table. Owner and property data from public records.
Divorce
Divorcing owners in Union County with real property to divide. The home is usually the largest shared asset and has to be sold or bought out, often on the court's timeline. Owner and property data from public records.
Probate
Open probate cases in Union County with real property in the estate. Heirs often look to sell rather than manage, maintain, or carry the taxes on an inherited home. Owner and property data from public records.
Estate
Court-filed estate cases involving the property of deceased owners in Union County. Heirs commonly look to sell rather than carry the taxes and upkeep. Owner and property data from public records.
Guardianship
Court-appointed guardianship cases in Union County involving the real property of an incapacitated owner. A guardian usually needs the court's approval to sell it. Owner and property data from public records.
Tax Sale
Owners who fell behind on their property taxes in Union County, with a tax sale now moving against the home. The clock is running before the sale is final and some still hold equity, so some look to sell first. Owner and property data from public records.
Partition
Court-filed partition actions in Union County where co-owners are forcing the sale of a jointly owned property. Owner and property data from public records.
Pre-Probate
Union County's recently deceased homeowners whose estate has not yet entered probate: the period after a death and before an estate is opened. Reach the family before a probate attorney is retained and before the home is listed. Owner and property data from public records.
About Union County
Union County stretches from the port-adjacent industrial cities of Elizabeth and Linden to the affluent residential communities of Westfield, Summit, and Cranford. A large, diverse population and proximity to both Newark and New York City make it one of the most active real estate markets in North Jersey. Our off-market leads from public court records connect you with motivated sellers across the county the same day each case is filed.
Union County at a glance
Union County, New Jersey, is home to 572,549 people in 211,269 housing units, with the county seat in Elizabeth. 58% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $489K.
What makes the Union County market different
- Union County has an older housing stock: 24% of homes were built before 1940, against 12% nationally. Older homes more often need repairs, a common reason an heir or a stretched owner sells as-is.
- Housing in Union County is tight: only 4% of units are vacant, against 10% nationally. Low vacancy usually means a renovated house finds a buyer or a tenant quickly.
- Only 50% of homes in Union County are single-family detached houses (U.S.: 61%). Apartments, attached homes and mobile homes make up more of the housing, so check the property type before you value a deal.
- HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area at $2,761 a month, against a median home value of $489K in Union County. Set those two side by side to judge whether a buy-and-hold rental pencils out before you make an offer.
- Permits were issued for 1,228 new housing units in Union County in 2025, down 28% from 2024. With less new supply coming, existing homes carry more of the market.
How things work in Union County
Foreclosure sales
- Sheriff's foreclosure sales are held every other Wednesday beginning May 6, 2026, with dates subject to change.
- Sales are open auctions with no sealed or mailed bids; the plaintiff opens at $1,000 and bids rise in multiples of at least $1,000.
- The successful bidder must pay 20% of the price at the end of the sale (no more than $500 in cash), and the balance is due within 30 days or the deposit may be lost.
Property tax
- The Union County Board of Taxation is a quasi-judicial body that hears property tax appeals and certifies municipal tax rates.
- The Added Assessment appeal deadline is December 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM, by paper filing only, with hearings held virtually on December 21, 2026.
Source: official Union County and New Jersey government pages, checked 2026-10-20.
Union County by the numbers
Public statistics, latest published release. None of these figures come from Keystone’s own records.
What’s Included with Every Lead
Every Union County lead starts with the court filing itself. We layer in owner and property data from public records and data providers on top. The added-data fields below are as complete as what’s publicly available for that property.
From the court record
Added from public records & data providers
Why Union County Is a Smart Market for Investors
NYC Gateway
Elizabeth, Linden, and Rahway sit along the Northeast Corridor rail line with direct service to Penn Station, keeping commuter-driven demand high across Union County.
Port and Industrial Base
Port Newark-Elizabeth and the surrounding logistics and industrial corridor anchor employment and drive housing demand among working-class and middle-income buyers.
Affluent Western Communities
Westfield, Summit, and Cranford form one of North Jersey’s most desirable residential corridors, with high property values and motivated sellers who carry significant equity.
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Common Questions
Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Union County, New Jersey?
Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Union County, New Jersey, the same day each one is filed or recorded, matched to the owner and the property. There is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required at https://keystonecourtdata.com/counties/union-county-new-jersey-real-estate-leads.
How do I get probate leads in Union County?
Probate filings in Union County are delivered the same day each one is filed or recorded. Each lead includes the property address and owner data. Coverage extends to pre-probate (recently-deceased homeowners before estate filing) where the data is available.
What types of real estate leads does Keystone deliver for Union County?
For Union County, Keystone delivers pre-foreclosure, divorce, probate, estate, guardianship, tax-sale, and pre-probate leads. Each lead includes property and owner details.
How soon do Union County filings show up?
New Union County filings are delivered the same day each case is filed, matched to the owner and the property.
Can more than one investor subscribe to Union County?
Yes. Union County is sold on a non-exclusive basis, so you can subscribe any time regardless of who else already has it. Your edge comes from how you work each lead, not from limiting who else can subscribe.
How much do Union County real estate leads cost on Keystone?
Union County is $99 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.