1226 Brookside Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Property image
Property image
OFF MARKET

$637,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 31, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths

1226 Brookside Ave, Union, NJ 07083

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1226 Brookside Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Beautifully Renovated Large 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath Single Family Home

This stunning home has been completely renovated and is move-in ready. Everything in the home is brand new, offering modern style and convenience with plenty of living and storage space.

Plenty of parking in the driveway
Garage
Brand-new wood floors
Elegant spot lighting
Granite countertops and brand-new kitchen
Beautifully tiled bathrooms
Huge finished basement
No broker fees!
Lease Details

Lease Duration: 1-year or longer lease
Security Deposit: 1.5 times the monthly rent plus the first month's rent at move-in
Income and Credit Requirements: Household must have a combined income of at least 3 times the rent and a credit score of 650 or above.
Exceptions may apply for those with a long-term positive rental and income history.
Hermosa y Renovada Casa Unifamiliar de 4 Habitaciones y 3 Banos

Esta impresionante casa ha sido completamente renovada y esta lista para mudarse. Todo en la casa es completamente nuevo, ofreciendo estilo moderno y comodidad con mucho espacio para vivir y almacenamiento.

Amplio estacionamiento en el camino de entrada
Garaje
Pisos de madera completamente nuevos
Elegante iluminacion puntual
Encimeras de granito y cocina completamente nueva
Banos con hermosos azulejos
Gran sotano terminado
 Sin tarifas de corredor!
Detalles del Arrendamiento

Duracion del Contrato: Contrato de 1 ano o mas
Deposito de Seguridad: 1.5 veces el alquiler mensual mas el primer mes de alquiler al momento de la firma
Requisitos de Ingresos y Credito: El hogar debe tener un ingreso combinado de al menos 3 veces el alquiler y un puntaje de credito de 650 o mas.
Excepciones pueden aplicar para aquellos con un historial positivo de alquiler e ingresos a largo plazo.
1226 Brookside Ave, Union, NJ 07083 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom single-family home. It last sold for $381,000 on Feb 25, 2025 (9,437% above the $3,995 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2025 with an asking price of $4,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 2, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $637,000, with a rent estimate of $4,343/month.

Home Details for 1226 Brookside Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1226 Brookside Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1393 Cornell Pl, Union, NJ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$500,000
07/06/26
4
2
-
1341 Marcella Dr, Union, NJ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$720,000
07/01/26
4
3
-
1318 Marcella Dr, Union, NJ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$485,000
03/31/26
4
2
-
1282 Marcella Dr, Union, NJ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$440,000
06/23/26
3
2
-
1261 Highland Ave, Union, NJ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$650,000
10/31/25
4
3
-
1236 Erhardt St, Union, NJ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$700,000
10/20/25
4
3
-
286 Mclean Pl, Hillside, NJ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$468,000
01/27/26
4
2
-
1611 N Sunset Pl, Union, NJ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$567,000
04/10/26
3
3
-
553 Harvard Ave, Hillside, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$470,000
01/14/26
3
2
-
1250 Erhardt St, Union, NJ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$670,000
03/13/26
4
4
-

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Around this home

What Locals Say about Union

At least 733 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • PAULINA SEVILLA
    "Safe and nice neighborhood around Beautiful parks Farmers market are amazing Food trucks Car show "
    0
    Flag
  • Darren Collier
    "I have lived in Union NJ for 10 years. It is unique because it has reliable accessibility to New York, amenities, and Newark Airport "
    0
    Flag
  • Michellefaranda
    "Conveniently commuted to NYC for 30 + years and Jersey City for 5 before retiring.Train and bus both within walking distance "
    0
    Flag
  • Ojdaniel09
    "They will like that there are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood so the dogs will have friends. They can sniff each other. "
    0
    Flag
  • Kaubourg
    "They would like it because many walk their dogs here. And it is safe here. People pick up after their dogs."
    0
    Flag
  • Thomeomed
    "There are many family-oriented activities year-round sponsored by the town. The elementary school systems are also highly regarded. Great attention is taken by the town in the park systems and family activities…"
    0
    Flag
  • Abigail Bennett
    "Those the summer and spring season this town host events for all Union residents within the area including food vendors, art, dance, health, fitness, live band with music, entertainment and much more…"
    0
    Flag
  • Ayan Tariq
    "Great place to live and raise a family. The town is invested in improving Union and making it a better place to live every day "
    0
    Flag
  • Oliver
    "There is access to NJ Transit via nearby train stops and also express buses, which stop at various locations in the town."
    0
    Flag
  • Mannfecco
    "Great and accessible. There is public transportation to anywhere. You can catch Bus or trains to New York or anywhere else easily "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly neighborhood with lots of kids and adults. Downtown area has a lot of different foods to choose from"
    4
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "it's a nice area. some streets have no sidewalks. people are old. it's nice area though. parks and churches ok food not that far away either."
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "it's a nice place. it's quite and people stay to themselves. I don't live here just visiting but it's nice. union has a few nice neighborhoods. just come check it out for yourself "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Great neighbors and diversity with the community. Easy access to shops and major highways. 10 minutes to Newark airport and 25 mins to NYc"
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Most families have a dog and everyone in the neighborhood seem to take their walk in the mornings and evenings with thier dog. "
    2
    Flag
  • Amy S.
    "special activities for children and free family events. After-school programs, a YMCA, and recreation department. "
    0
    Flag
  • Kristoff
    "I’ve lived here for 19+ years. The schools are great. It’s close to transportation, airport, mass transit, interstate."
    5
    Flag
  • Bkcarter30
    "There is alot of park around that you can have your dog play. Most peoplw are pet friendly and do not mind dogs in the area"
    0
    Flag
  • Ana G.
    "A wonderful family friendly place to live and raise your children. Great places to eat close to shopping and major highways. Quiet, all around great place to live."
    0
    Flag
  • Marck P.
    "Fairly easy and fast simple in the morning and quick speedy in the evening nice parking lot at local train station "
    1
    Flag
  • Geri
    "Very quiet neighborhoods where kids can play outside depending on the areas or how close you are to a main road. Surprising amounts of wildlife in some yards (we get groundhogs, woodpeckers, owls, opossums, foxes, chipmunks, bule jays, cardinals, and what seems like and extra dose of mosquitoes). "
    26
    Flag
  • Danettegsmith
    "The fireworks on Fourth of July. Plenty of parks and events at the Union city hall on Morris Ave. It’s diversity makes Union Special as well. "
    0
    Flag
  • Lucy F.
    "I love where I live because their are buses every making commute easy especially into New York I absolutely love it"
    0
    Flag
  • Danettegsmith
    "It’s diverse, there are a lot of parks, and it’s suburban. There are street lamps, but not all houses and streets aren’t overly lit. Just the walk ways. "
    0
    Flag
  • Ana G.
    "Friendly, cultured, quiet, inviting. Close to major highway, shops, gas stations food etc. A wonderful feel of suburbia without it being stuck up. "
    0
    Flag
  • Jouliana J. P.
    "Union host a lot of kid friendly events for families especially in the spring and the summer. It is a good town for young families with small kids. "
    3
    Flag
  • Ana G.
    "It’s a safe place to live close to major highways. Excellent school system. Quiet, friendly close to shops. "
    0
    Flag
  • Torreswally73
    " Very friendly and lots to do in the area , parks , lots of places To go eat close to major highways and shopping center"
    5
    Flag
  • Stephanie M.
    "We have a very diverse town, we celebrate and acknowledge all cultures and holidays throughout the year. It helps understand each other and bring us together. "
    7
    Flag
  • Minicooper921
    "There are many residents who have dogs. I believe it is dog friendly neighborhood as long as owners pick up their poops. "
    9
    Flag
  • Erik752
    "Great area to live in. Very accessible to main highways and streets. The neighborhood is very diverse as well the schools. "
    2
    Flag
  • Tiffany C.
    "I love dogs but I just wish I didn’t live where people have dogs . There nasty and don’t pick up after there dogs "
    2
    Flag
  • Branford244
    "St. Patrick’s day and union day are the special ones, they also have fire department day and sometimes they have know your downtown day where shops give customers some free stuff."
    0
    Flag
  • Jiana D.
    "Union has a very diverse community. There is plenty of entertainment and shopping to get to quickly and it’s a convenient location for traveling using public transportation."
    0
    Flag
  • Nisasmith4
    "Independence Day festivities are amazing along with our annual parades and festivals. This is a great town to raise a family and lay down roots. There’s no better place to lice and work. "
    2
    Flag
  • Jason R.
    "it is just a safe area and you have everything around you. There are parks for the kids and 15-20 min away from NYC."
    0
    Flag
  • Lynette E.
    "I live Close to major highways and train stations. I drive to and from work locally avoiding parkway traffics."
    0
    Flag
  • Alo4q
    "It’s okay not great but it’s okay ,i work here and is not a bad place to work, crime is in the low side"
    0
    Flag
  • Mario D.
    "very good in every way. the neighborhood is very clean people very friendly ....I lived here approximately twenty-eight years never had a situation negative or otherwise."
    0
    Flag
  • Vanessasajous
    "this are is not that bad compare to the cost of maplewood thanks are pretty fair the people who live there keep it clean "
    4
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 25, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$381,000
Feb 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,995
Jan 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,995
Price decreased by 5%
Jan 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$4,200
Price decreased by 7%
Jan 8, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,500

Frequently asked questions about 1226 Brookside Ave

  • What is 1226 Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1226 Brookside Ave in Union, NJ is $637,000.
  • What is the price history for 1226 Brookside Ave?
    1226 Brookside Ave in Union, NJ last sold for $381,000 in February 2025.
  • Is Union a buyer's or seller's market?
    Union is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Union?
    The median sale price in Union is $572K. That is up $10K from the prior month.
  • Does 1226 Brookside Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1226 Brookside Ave in Union, NJ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1226 Brookside Ave have parking?
    Yes, 1226 Brookside Ave in Union, NJ has on-site parking.

Homes for rent near 1226 Brookside Ave

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item