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Central Jersey · Union County · County seat: Elizabeth

Sell Your Land in Union County, New Jersey

We buy land in all 21 New Jersey counties. Union County is one of them: see every county we buy in.

Yes, BayfordBridge buys land in Union County, directly, as the buyer and not as a broker. We are a New Jersey residential development firm with 30+ years of experience, based in Red Bank. Union County is almost fully built out, so the land that comes up is usually a single lot, an oversized lot that may be subdividable, or a property where the house is no longer the point. We price what local zoning actually allows. A 15-minute call, a written offer in 48 to 72 hours, your attorney's review, and no broker commission.

  • 48 to 72 hr written offer
  • $0 fees or commissions
  • Direct purchaser
  • Attorney review

01 · What we buy

What we buy in Union County

  • Vacant residential lots and subdividable acreage
  • Raw or non-permitted land with a possible path to approval
  • Inherited land, and land shared among several heirs
  • Land carrying back taxes, liens, or title questions (handled with your attorney and the title company at closing)
  • Parcels with some wetlands, where a favorable delineation still leaves buildable area

We buy vacant and raw land that could become homes. The ideal parcel conforms to the zoning code and has a workable water and sewer solution:

To be straight about what we don't buy: preserved or Green Acres land, farmland-assessed parcels enrolled in a preservation program, commercial or industrial land, and parcels dominated by wetlands. If any of those apply, tell us on the first call so we don't waste your time.

02 · The rules that shape value

What Union County landowners should know about zoning, redevelopment and flooding

Local zoning sets the price. In towns like Westfield, Summit, Cranford and Scotch Plains, lot size, frontage and setback rules decide whether a lot holds one home or can be split. A subdivision goes to the planning board, and a lot that doesn't meet the zoning may need a variance from the zoning board.

  1. Union County · The rules that shape value
  2. 01 Municipal zoningLot size and permitted uses
  3. 02 County planning reviewSubdivision and site plans
  4. 03 NJDEP wetlands & transition areasWaivers need a separate approval
  5. 04 Sewer and waterAvailability changes what can be built
  6. 05 Preservation programsFarmland and open-space limits

03 · In practice

The details, one by one

01

Redevelopment areas

Under New Jersey's Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, a town can designate an area in need of redevelopment and adopt a redevelopment plan that replaces the regular zoning there. Elizabeth, Linden, Rahway and Plainfield all use redevelopment plans, so check whether your parcel sits inside one.

02

Flood zones

Land along the Rahway River, the Elizabeth River and their branches often carries FEMA flood zones and NJDEP flood hazard rules, which can limit what can be rebuilt. Since March 20, 2024, every New Jersey seller must disclose the FEMA flood zone on the property condition disclosure statement.

03

No Highlands or Pinelands rules

Union County is outside the Highlands Region and the Pinelands Area, so on most parcels local zoning, flood rules and any wetlands are the main limits.

We do not give legal or tax advice. Your attorney or an environmental consultant is the right person for the specifics on your parcel.

04 · How selling works

Three steps. No commission. Timing set together.

  1. A 15-minute call

    You share the block and lot (or address), what the land is, and what you want from the sale. No pressure.

  2. A written offer in 48-72 hours

    You get the number in writing, with the reasoning behind it. You are never obligated to accept.

  3. Attorney review and closing

    We send a contract and your New Jersey attorney reviews it. You pay your own attorney and the realty transfer fee; there is no broker commission because we are the buyer. We set timing together and don't promise a closing date up front. Parcels needing a variance or subdivision take longer.

05 · Who you’re dealing with

A New Jersey developer, not a call center

Whether your land is in Union County or anywhere else in New Jersey, you deal with a named acquisitions team you can reach by phone. Call (732) 852-9571, or request your offer online.

Direct line · Red Bank, NJ

(732) 852-9571
Office
The Galleria, 2 Bridge Ave, Suite 324, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Offer
Written, within 48 to 72 hours
Fees
$0: we’re the buyer, not a broker

07 · FAQ

Selling land in Union County: your questions

Do you buy land in Union County, NJ?

Yes. We buy vacant residential lots, teardown properties and subdividable land across New Jersey, including Union County. Send the block and lot or address and we'll tell you whether the parcel fits.

Do you buy a lot with an old house on it?

Often, yes. If the value is in the land rather than the house, we price the lot for what zoning allows to be built there. Tell us about the house on the first call.

Is my lot in a redevelopment area?

Your town's planning or zoning office can tell you, and redevelopment plans are usually posted on the town's website. A redevelopment plan can allow more, or less, than the regular zoning.

Do I pay closing costs or a commission?

There is no broker commission, because we are the buyer. You pay your own attorney and the realty transfer fee. Ask your attorney which other charges apply to your sale.

Can I sell inherited land or land with back taxes?

Yes. Tell us the situation up front. Title questions and liens are handled with your attorney and the title company at closing.

Next step

Ready to talk about your Union County parcel?

We buy land across New Jersey, statewide. If you're ready, start with the parcel form at bayfordbridge.com/sell-my-parcel/.

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