3810 Shinglewood Ct
Overview
This three-bedroom, three-bath condominium in Union City sold for its full asking price of $799,000—a clean result in a market where sellers occasionally offer concessions to close deals. Built in 1981 and offering 1,546 square feet with a two-car garage, the home delivered strong value at $517 per square foot, well below the area's median. With inventory sitting at roughly two and a half months of supply, conditions clearly favored sellers. The market was active, and buyers responded accordingly. Priced with precision and positioned to attract serious buyers, this home moved efficiently—closing at exactly list price with no drama and no discounts.
Challenge
Selling a 1981-built condominium in a market where the median sale price sits near $1,080,000 required careful positioning. At $799,000, this home needed to attract buyers who recognized value without appearing underpriced or overlooked. The timing added another layer of complexity—seasonal pricing headwinds can soften buyer enthusiasm, and with sellers in this market offering concessions more often than not, the risk of leaving money on the table was real. The challenge wasn't finding buyers. With a competitive market and strong buyer demand, interest was likely. The real task was pricing with enough precision to close at full value—no reductions, no givebacks—while standing out in a market where new listings were entering regularly and buyers had options.
Solution
The solution came down to precise pricing and understanding what made this home stand out. At $517 per square foot, the home was priced well below the area's median—giving buyers a clear value signal without underselling the asset. The two-car garage alone carried significant weight in this market, where garage access commands a meaningful premium. That combination of price, space, and practical appeal drew the right buyers quickly. With roughly four in ten sales in this market closing above asking price, and winning offers typically exceeding list by nearly five percent, pricing at $799,000 required confidence. The goal was to attract competitive interest without triggering a bidding war that could complicate the close. It worked. The home sold at exactly list price—no concessions, no reductions—a clean outcome that reflected both the property's appeal and a well-calibrated pricing strategy.
Results
The home closed at exactly $799,000—full asking price, no concessions, no reductions. In a market where more than a third of sellers give something back to get a deal done, that outcome stood apart. At $517 per square foot, the buyer secured real value. The seller walked away whole. Both sides got what they came for. The process was clean and efficient, closing without the friction that can derail even well-priced listings. This was a property that rewarded careful preparation and honest pricing. The result reflected not just market conditions, but a clear-eyed strategy executed without second-guessing—proof that the right price, set with confidence, rarely needs adjusting.
Market Insights
Union City, CA
Community And Schools
Testimonial
In real estate, you quickly learn which offices truly care about relationships and professionalism, and this is definitely one of them. Every interaction I’ve had with this team has been positive, thoughtful, and respectful. Even though I wasn’t their client, I’ve seen firsthand the level of care and attention they bring to what they do. Happy to support such a great office.
— Kim Smith
Adam Modzeleski
Newark California Property Specialist
WEICHERT, REALTORS® Rainbow Properties is Newark's oldest real estate company — serving the San Francisco Bay Area from the same location off Main Street since 1983. With real estate and lending under one roof, our clients move forward with the whole transaction handled in one place.
The brokerage is led by Adam Modzeleski, Broker — a Professor of Real Estate who teaches in Atherton, one of the most expensive zip codes in the country, where homes average $10 million. He brings world-class, global real-estate education to every client we represent. For Adam, real estate is something to be taught as much as sold: clients leave understanding the why behind every decision, not just the what.
We represent the Bay Area's full range of fine homes — single-family residences, condominiums and townhomes, and multi-family properties — with a focus on luxury homes from $1M to $20M. Whether it's an Atherton estate, a San Mateo classic, or a $3M-plus property, we give each one the preparation, marketing, and negotiation it deserves.
We are a full brokerage of more than twenty agents — and we grow our own. Our in-house real-estate school trains four to five new agents every year, so the people who represent you were taught here, in these neighborhoods. When you work with WEICHERT, REALTORS® Rainbow Properties, you get candid advice, discreet handling, and a steady hand from first showing to final signature.
