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
$430,000
Est. $3,099/mo
54 Polifly Road 104
Listed by Elevate Realty
$650,000
Est. $4,684/mo
185 Hudson Street
Listed by Elevate Realty
$850,000
Est. $6,126/mo
190 Washington Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$925,000
Est. $6,666/mo
126 Essex Street
Listed by Elevate Realty
$699,000
Est. $5,037/mo
73 S Prospect Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$924,000
Est. $6,659/mo
378 Marvin Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$729,000
Est. $5,254/mo
120 S Prospect Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$849,999
Est. $6,126/mo
467 Summit Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$349,000
Est. $2,515/mo
26 Van Orden Place
Listed by Elevate Realty
$299,999
Est. $2,162/mo
307 Prospect Avenue 4B
Listed by Elevate Realty
$114,000
Est. $822/mo
151 Prospect Avenue 18A
Listed by Elevate Realty
$299,999
Est. $2,162/mo
277 Prospect Avenue 18H
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.