Westside of Union City: A Friendly Haven with Diverse Housing Options

 The west side of Union City holds a special charm, attracting families and individuals seeking a vibrant community with convenient access to exceptional schools. This area boasts four distinct neighborhoods built between the early 1990s and early 2000s, offering a range of housing options to suit various needs and preferences. Here's a closer look at each community:

1) Ponderosa Landing:

  • Built: Early 1990s to late 1990s
  • Homes: Two sections:
    • Smaller Homes (1,500 - 2,700 sq ft) with 2-car garages
    • Larger Homes (2,000 - 3,000 sq ft) with 3-car garages
  • Amenities: A trail connecting both sides of the community and two parks providing space for outdoor play and relaxation.

 2) Seabreeze:

  • Built: Late 1990s
  • Homes: Spacious lots with living areas ranging from 1,800 - 3,700 sq ft.
  • Community Centerpiece: A large park featuring a vast grassy field, a baseball field, and a playground, ideal for year-round enjoyment. You will find people playing softball, baseball, soccer, and cricket on the weekends.

3) Bay Colony:

  • Built: Early 1990s to late 1990s
  • Homes: Offer larger living spaces from 2,200 - 3,600 sq ft.
  • Easy Access to Green Spaces: While lacking a park within a community, it's situated close to Delaine Eastin and Seabreeze Park, ensuring residents can still enjoy outdoor recreation nearby.

4) Ponderosa Cove:

  • Built: Early 2000s (newest of the four)
  • Homes: Boasting the most spacious residences, ranging from 2,500 - 4,000 sq ft.
  • Educational Hub: Home to Delaine Eastin Elementary School, making it an attractive option for families with young children. 
A Note on the Ponderosa Homes Builder:

Although the provided information focuses on the specific communities, its worth mentioning that some homes within these neighborhoods were built by Ponderosa Homes, a prominent national home builder established in 1960. While the builder is no longer constructing new homes, their reputation for well-built and designed homes contributes to the enduring appeal of these communities.

*Source Google Maps, accessed 2/26/2024

The elementary school associated with these 4 communities is Delaine Eastin Elementary. Eastin is the newest built elementary school in Union City and it first opened its doors in the fall of 2001. This elementary school feeds into Itlion Vera Cruz Middle School and James Logan High School. Below are images of how the school compares to nearby elementary schools in Union City. The first picture is for English and the second picture is for Math. You can see Delaine has around 75% of their students meeting and exceeding in English and close to 70% for Math. These scores are on par with some of the better elementary schools in Fremont, making this area even more desirable.  

*Source California Assessment of Student Performance Progress

*Source California Assessment of Student Performance Progress

Another reason why these communities are desirable is due to their geocentric location. I have the below map number coded and everything is at most a 10 min drive depending on the traffic. 

#1 - Close to San Mateo Bridge, Dunbarton Bridge, 880, South Hayward Bart Station, Union City Bart Station.

#2 - Shopping centers. This is where you will find grocery stores, restaurants, and movie theatres. 

#3 - Parks or outdoor activities. (Mariner Park, Seabreeze Park, Veterans Park, Karl Nordvik Park, Ardenwood Historic Farms, and Coyote Hills). 

*Source Google Maps, accessed 2/26/2024

If you are interested in finding out more about these 4 communities, or any other areas in Union City, please feel free to reach out through the Zillow link below. 



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