Homes for Sale in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack is Bergen County's county seat and largest city — a dense, diverse urban center with single-family neighborhoods, mid-rise condos, and the major regional Hackensack Meridian medical campus.
Active Listings in Hackensack
12 homes for sale right now
$789,000
Est. $5,686/mo
44 Vanderbeck Place
Listed by Elevate Realty
$270,000
Est. $1,946/mo
5 Linden Street 5E
Listed by Elevate Realty
$309,000
Est. $2,227/mo
277 Prospect Avenue 6B
Listed by Elevate Realty
$515,000
Est. $3,711/mo
74 Union Street
Listed by Elevate Realty
$312,000
Est. $2,248/mo
972 Main Street G6
Listed by Elevate Realty
$948,888
Est. $6,838/mo
272 Standish Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$300,000
Est. $2,162/mo
160 Overlook Avenue 19D
Listed by Elevate Realty
$899,999
Est. $6,486/mo
90 Byrne Street
Listed by Elevate Realty
$289,000
Est. $2,083/mo
279 Clark Street A15
Listed by Elevate Realty
$499,000
Est. $3,596/mo
236 Ross Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$595,000
Est. $4,288/mo
135 Ricardo Place
Listed by Elevate Realty
$249,000
Est. $1,794/mo
245 Anderson Street 1A
Listed by Elevate Realty
About the Hackensack Real Estate Market
Hackensack offers the most affordable entry point into Bergen County for buyers priced out of waterfront and northern Bergen towns. Single-family homes typically list from the mid-$400Ks to $750K, with multi-family properties (a strong investor segment) trading from $500K-$900K. New mid-rise condo construction along Main Street and near the Hackensack Riverwalk has added inventory in the $300K-$650K range for one- and two-bedroom units. Hackensack Meridian Medical Center is one of the largest employers in northern NJ, supporting consistent rental demand. The city's downtown is undergoing a multi-year revitalization with new transit-oriented development around the future Hackensack rail station upgrades. For first-time buyers and investors, Hackensack is one of the highest-leverage Bergen County markets right now.
Notable Neighborhoods in Hackensack
- Fairmount
- Downtown / Main Street
- Prospect Avenue
- Stony Lane / Northern Hackensack
Commute to NYC
NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line to Hoboken; bus service to Port Authority; ~50-60 minutes to midtown.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hackensack Real Estate
Is Hackensack a good place to buy a starter home?
Yes — Hackensack offers some of the most affordable entry-level homes in Bergen County, with strong rental demand from medical center employees and commuters.
What's the rental market like in Hackensack?
Strong and consistent. Multi-family properties and condos see steady demand from medical center employees, students, and NYC commuters seeking value.
Is downtown Hackensack improving?
Yes — there's been substantial revitalization along Main Street with new condos, restaurants, and transit-oriented development planning around the rail upgrades.