856 Travers St, Union, NJ 07083
OFF MARKET

856 Travers St
Union, NJ 07083

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,736 sqft

$642,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,454/mo*
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$642,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,454/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,736 sqft

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Description

Rare Opportunity! Well maintained expanded 5 bedroom Colonial near Kean University, NYC public transportation, and major highways. 1st floor offers LR DR with gleaming hardwood floors, plenty of natural light and moldings trims. Eat in Kitchen w breakfast nook, custom cabinets, plenty of counterspace, and ceramic tile floors. Powder room and sunroom compliment this floor. Finished heated basement w family room rec room plus full bath and laundry. 2nd Floor offer 5 ample bedrooms w large closets, newer carpeting and ceiling fans. Additionally this home has central multi-zone A C, newer roof and hot water heater, and camera security system. Long driveway for at least 5 cars, vinyl windows and siding, detached 2 car garage, prof. manicured landscaping, and fenced in yard add to the value of this home.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
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Home Details for 856 Travers St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake Shingle, TileExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price History for 856 Travers St

DatePriceEventSource
06/03/2020$416,000Sold
GSMLS #3621657
03/06/2020$439,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/22/2016$262,000Sold
GSMLS #3167954
01/22/2015$285,000PriceChange
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11/20/2014$275,000PriceChange
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10/04/2014$299,900PriceChange
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09/03/2014$317,900PriceChange
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07/23/2014$319,900PriceChange
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07/04/2014$324,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/16/2014$324,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/20/2014$324,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/16/2011$2,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/08/2011$2,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/08/2010$329,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/20/2010$329,900PriceChange
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04/25/2010$334,000PriceChange
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03/27/2010$344,900PriceChange
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02/20/2010$348,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/10/2009$348,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/09/2008$348,900PriceChange
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10/23/2008$358,900PriceChange
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03/22/2008$359,000PriceChange
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03/02/2008$368,000PriceChange
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02/01/2008$379,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/07/2007$410,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/25/2000$140,000Sold
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03/24/2000$70,000Sold
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01/12/1995$63,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,578
Assessment$51,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 856 Travers St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
721-723 Cleveland Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.30
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$540,000
07/18/25
3
2
1,720
765-767 Bailey Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$550,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,570
39 Orchard St, Elizabeth, NJ
0.58
Single-Family Home
$440,000
10/10/25
5
3
1,653
139-141 Stiles St, Elizabeth, NJ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$665,000
10/31/25
4
2
1,500
732-34 Magie Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.38
Single-Family Home
$685,000
06/04/25
4
2.5
1,966
837 Wyoming Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.46
Single-Family Home
$470,000
11/20/25
4
1.5
2,400
309 Summit Rd, Elizabeth, NJ
0.49
Single-Family Home
$620,000
08/15/25
4
2.5
1,664
434-436 Magie Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.53
Single-Family Home
$317,032
03/05/26
3
2.5
1,596
836-838 Livingston Rd, Elizabeth, NJ
0.56
Single-Family Home
$640,000
04/06/26
3
2
1,273
632-634 Floral Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$897,300
07/16/25
3
1
2,700
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Union

At least 729 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

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    "Safe and nice neighborhood around Beautiful parks Farmers market are amazing Food trucks Car show "
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    "I have lived in Union NJ for 10 years. It is unique because it has reliable accessibility to New York, amenities, and Newark Airport "
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    "Conveniently commuted to NYC for 30 + years and Jersey City for 5 before retiring.Train and bus both within walking distance "
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    "They will like that there are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood so the dogs will have friends. They can sniff each other. "
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    "They would like it because many walk their dogs here. And it is safe here. People pick up after their dogs."
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    "There is access to NJ Transit via nearby train stops and also express buses, which stop at various locations in the town."
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    "Great and accessible. There is public transportation to anywhere. You can catch Bus or trains to New York or anywhere else easily "
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    "Family friendly neighborhood with lots of kids and adults. Downtown area has a lot of different foods to choose from"
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  • 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."
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    "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 "
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    "Great neighbors and diversity with the community. Easy access to shops and major highways. 10 minutes to Newark airport and 25 mins to NYc"
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    "Most families have a dog and everyone in the neighborhood seem to take their walk in the mornings and evenings with thier dog. "
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  • Amy S.
    "special activities for children and free family events. After-school programs, a YMCA, and recreation department. "
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  • Kristoff
    "I’ve lived here for 19+ years. The schools are great. It’s close to transportation, airport, mass transit, interstate."
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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    "Fairly easy and fast simple in the morning and quick speedy in the evening nice parking lot at local train station "
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  • 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). "
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  • 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. "
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  • Lucy F.
    "I love where I live because their are buses every making commute easy especially into New York I absolutely love it"
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  • 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. "
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    "Friendly, cultured, quiet, inviting. Close to major highway, shops, gas stations food etc. A wonderful feel of suburbia without it being stuck up. "
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    "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. "
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  • Ana G.
    "It’s a safe place to live close to major highways. Excellent school system. Quiet, friendly close to shops. "
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  • Torreswally73
    " Very friendly and lots to do in the area , parks , lots of places To go eat close to major highways and shopping center"
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  • 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. "
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  • Minicooper921
    "There are many residents who have dogs. I believe it is dog friendly neighborhood as long as owners pick up their poops. "
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  • Erik752
    "Great area to live in. Very accessible to main highways and streets. The neighborhood is very diverse as well the schools. "
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    "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 "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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    "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. "
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  • 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."
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  • Lynette E.
    "I live Close to major highways and train stations. I drive to and from work locally avoiding parkway traffics."
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    "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"
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    "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."
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856 Travers St, Union, NJ 07083 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,736 sqft single-family home built in 1940. This property is not currently available for sale. 856 Travers St was last sold on Jun 3, 2020 for $416,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 856 Travers St is $642,800.