171 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
OFF MARKET

$565,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,828 sqft

171 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Est. Refi. Payment $3,986/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$565K
Since last month
Increased$6K (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+1.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +94% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$565K
September 2026$564K
August 2026$559K
July 2026$567K
June 2026$569K
May 2026$557K
April 2026$547K
March 2026$556K
February 2026$554K
January 2026$566K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
256 2nd St, Hackensack, NJ
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$735,000
11/03/25
8
4
3,220
120 Johnson Ave, Hackensack, NJ
1.06
Multi-Family Home
$192,000
01/14/26
3
2
1,752
316 Prospect Ave #S9E, Hackensack, NJ
0.34
Multi-Family Home
$279,000
10/08/25
1
1
1,150
326 Prospect Ave #6E, Hackensack, NJ
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$370,000
06/08/26
1
1
-
41 Grove Ave, Maywood, NJ
1.19
Multi-Family Home
$800,000
03/16/26
5
3
2,280
344 Prospect Ave #G, Hackensack, NJ
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$200,000
08/06/26
1
1
-
168 Clay St, Hackensack, NJ
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$910,000
04/15/26
-
-
174 Clay St, Hackensack, NJ
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$830,000
12/22/25
-
-
2 Pauline Ter, Lodi, NJ
1.53
Multi-Family Home
$915,000
06/02/26
6
2.5
2,730
190 Central Ave #3, Hackensack, NJ
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$825,000
12/22/25
-
-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
173 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.01
$522,900
2
1
1,837
Off Market
331 Railroad Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.01
$367,700
2
2
1,053
Off Market
331 Railroad Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.01
-
-
-
-
Off Market
175 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.01
$439,200
3
1
1,225
Off Market
325 Railroad Ave #27, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.02
-
Studio
-
2,052
Off Market
325 Railroad Ave #325, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.02
$251,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
165 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.02
$456,900
Studio
-
1,546
Off Market
179 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.02
$572,100
3
1.5
1,735
Off Market
163 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.02
$516,000
4
2
1,321
Off Market
329 Railroad Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$415,000
4
2
1,068
Off Market
159 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$486,900
3
2
1,291
Off Market
166 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$364,800
Studio
-
1,139
Off Market
327 Railroad Ave #327, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$254,900
Studio
-
-
Off Market
323 Railroad Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$348,100
Studio
-
1,026
Off Market
185 James St #2, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
-
3
2
-
Off Market
185 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$571,000
6
-
1,735
Off Market
172 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$500,600
3
2
1,360
Off Market
176 Berdan Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$325,300
Studio
-
1,104
Off Market
345 Railroad Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$428,500
Studio
-
1,433
Off Market
185 James St #1, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$284,600
1
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1916
1,828 sqft
$309/sqft
Garage

About this House

2 FAMILY HOME WITH 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE
FLOOR 1 HAS ACCESS TO BASEMENT FOR STORAGE
FLOOR 2 HAS ACCES TO FINISHED ATTIC FOR STORAGE
171 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,828 sqft multi-family built in 1916. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $565,200, with a rent estimate of $2,635/month.

Home Details for 171 James St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: VinylLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6660 sqft

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2026
$11,742
$365,900
Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in Hackensack

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$417K
$32.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
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Available listings
120
6MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Hackensack

At least 658 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trueman Carr
    "Pretty good but could be way better and more streamline. The train doesn’t run at the time I need it to get to Spring Valley so I take the bus which isn’t horrible but yeah you need a car because it’s super restrictive. The bus and train only go but so far."
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  • Trueman Carr
    "The dog owners don’t like to clean up after their dogs. They leave the floor a mess with leavings and there seems to be no attempt to clean it like full turds on the way to family dollar. "
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  • Takiya Royal
    "The neighbor is very children friendly there plenty of places near by for great outings with the family."
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  • Takiya Royal
    "I live here and love it it’s quite nice and the neighbors don’t bother you.i wish the stop with all this construction already "
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  • Drew A
    "Traffic only appears doing 7:30am -8am Multiple elementary, middle & high schools in the area And again from 2:30-5pm other then that it decent locally through the town"
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  • Jrsanche
    "Great town with newly developed Main Street. Just wish we had a town pool. Good schools and charter schools in the area "
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  • Pedro Dominguez
    "The local politics are the worst , you can only get a good quality of life where where the local politicians live."
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  • Isamar.maria17
    " Love this neighborhood, its quite when supposed to be (night time)during the day time you will see people around "
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  • Takiya Royal
    "The school system is great..the community helps out with family in need of help.the hospital in the areas are great.."
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  • Ltonuzi
    "I haven’t seen or been to any neighborhood events. There’s not much advertising when you don’t have kids. Maybe the paper but we don’t get the paper"
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  • Ltonuzi
    "It’s a nice area to raise kids. There are parks and sidewalks on most main streets. There are parts that are Main Street hustle and bustle. And also areas where it’s more quiet- it depends on where you go. But for the most part, every area of Hackensack is 50/50 In to that "
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  • Beahive15
    "Easy commute with moderate traffic during normal rush hour. Only certain parts of town give issues like the main roads and streets that lead to high ways. "
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  • Jayline.pereira
    "My area has multiple transit options to NYC. Both express and local buses available walking distance. "
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  • Tom C.
    "Close to all major highways so great to get almost anywhere. Very easily get to RT 80 17 4 Parkway and the Turnpike quickly. "
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  • Lisa T.
    "Easy commute to NYC. Plenty of shopping nearby. The neighborhood is going through a renaissance and being improved throughout the city. "
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  • Kyle L.
    "I grew up here in Hackensack. It’s a really good community of people, sports, education, and family values! A lot of people know each other and all get along"
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  • Pvh3424
    "Hackensack is the best town to live in NJ safety and the much better have 5 ways to go any ware : Route 80 ,Route 4 , Route 17 Route 17 and Parkways."
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  • Blas P.
    "This is a great area to raise your kids. This is a clean and vey proud city. Many parks from where to choose from and very close to transportation to NY"
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  • Jay R.
    "My neighborhood has accessable and reliable transportation making commuting an ease. trains and buses are in time, clean and accommodating."
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  • Phylicia L.
    "It feels peaceful but I would say there is a lot of traffic. It can be scary to walk your dog. Just in case he pulls off leash. Otherwise I am very happy with the neighborhood. Also it’s a little dirty, go to watch you dog don’t pick something up "
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  • Riadul I.
    "It’s very mixed community, although percentage of Latin speaking families are larger in number. The neighborhood is super safe and friendly. Lot of greens around and ample place for kids to play. "
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  • Sadeluzunaris
    "Easy to walk to stores if needed walgreens supermarket family dollar target etc the people are friendly easy to commute to New York "
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  • Jennylyn B.
    "Love it here. Walkability high and quick trains to NYC. Close to the malls and shops. Zoo nearby and most major airports. "
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  • Maria B.
    "Nothing at all it’s a super quiet neighborhood. Nothing ever happens around. Super quiet. Peaceful. "
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  • Lawrence L.
    "Great area , good location for everything , very quiet and clean . Access to everything and great restaurants"
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  • Oscar M.
    "Hackensack is a great city to live in. I’ve lived here most of my life and it has improved since then. This city is safe schools need improvement but it looks like it’s going on the right track. "
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  • Paula G.
    "convenient area to live in. very close to good restaurants, transit, shopping centers. but i would not consider it family friendly. "
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  • Wesner B. J.
    "I really couldn’t think of anything they wouldn’t like. You can walk to a park trail about 1 mile away. Or take a quick short walk around the block."
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  • Kelvina J.
    "Not too many , just a carnival and sometimes park events (ie: fireworks) it’s a pretty quiet town . "
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  • Ckp1608
    "Good place for transportation and health care. However neighborhood does not feel comfortable and safe."
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  • Jessie H.
    "i've lived here for three years and it's close to major highways and the basics of what you need. It's somewhat residential yet a bit urban. I love running outside in it the most! "
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  • Gabnazario1127
    "great high school. racially mixed community. close to nyc. plenty of clubs and bars for the younger crowd and higher end restaurants are available for the older more established crowd. about 5 malls all with 10 to 15 miles of each other. its pricey tho"
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  • Johanna J. D.
    "Some dog owners do not pick up after their dogs. Some have angry dogs which isn’t good since majority of this area is kid friendly "
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  • Jamel D. H.
    "It’s close to New York City. Neighbors are Anti-Social and very nosy in this town. Other than that it’s a very safe and good place to raise a family. "
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  • Rod
    "the weight limit on dogs can prove difficult for renting an apartment if you don't have a little white rat poodle "
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  • Dominicanos89
    "I love Hackensack I have 3 year living here I recommend that city to everyone who want a good place in New Jersey I give glory to GOD always Hackensack the best in bergue country "
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  • Lekeysha P.
    "This is a dog friendly neighborhood but stepping in Poop is normal because some people do not pick up after their dogs which is gross. "
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  • RTK959
    "Nice neighbors not so much events related. Feels safe and lots of walk to places, so you really don’t need to be driving,"
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  • Pilar C.
    "All the time I see dogs walking around and make you feel welcome. All the neighbors as very clean and responsible of dogs when they walk around."
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  • Michelle A.
    "People walk their dogs all the time but there’s a law against walking your dog in the Atlantic Street Park which is the largest area near most of the housing. "
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Frequently asked questions about 171 James St

  • What is 171 James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 171 James St in Hackensack, NJ is $565,200.
  • Is Hackensack a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hackensack is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Hackensack?
    The median sale price in Hackensack is $417K. That is up $32.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Hackensack?
    Residents describe Hackensack, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Hackensack, NJ.

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