278 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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278 James St
Hackensack, NJ 07601

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,658 sqft

$618,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026

$618,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,658 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Living Area
1,658 sqft
Price/Sqft
$373
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 278 James St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Approximately 2500 square feet of above ground living space on 3 levels. First floor: living room, large eat-in kitchen, half bathroom. Second floor: 2 bedrooms with plenty of closet space, a full bathroom, and a primary (3rd) bedroom with a full bathroom and walk-in closet. Above ground/basement level: Walk-out basement to backyard with open floor plan for entertainment (plus laundry and utilities). Features hardwood floors, central air conditioning and forced hot air, driveway, attached garage, backyard with deck. Near hospital, FDU, schools, downtown, train, bus, and major highways (80, 4, GSP). A small dog will be considered.

Tenant is responsible for all utilities water, PSEG, cable/internet, alarm. First months rent and security deposit due at lease signing.
278 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,658 sqft townhouse. It last sold for $220,000 on Feb 9, 2015 (5,767% above the $3,750 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2024 with an asking price of $3,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 7, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $618,000, with a rent estimate of $3,525/month.

Home Details for 278 James St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 278 James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
486 Blanchard Ter #70, Hackensack, NJ
0.47
Townhouse
$320,000
12/26/25
2
1
-
13 Zabriskie St #1305, Hackensack, NJ
1.12
Townhouse
$530,000
11/21/25
3
2.5
-
17 Zabriskie St #1705, Hackensack, NJ
1.12
Townhouse
$595,000
10/23/25
3
2.5
-
370 Main St, Lodi, NJ
1.70
Townhouse
$550,000
03/03/26
5
3
1,488 sqft
219 Charles St #1, Hackensack, NJ
1.24
Townhouse
$435,000
09/24/25
2
2.5
-
550 Beverly Rd, Teaneck, NJ
1.22
Townhouse
$461,100
01/09/26
3
1
-
241 Johnson Ave #M2, Hackensack, NJ
1.25
Townhouse
$315,000
06/29/26
2
1
-
59 Chelsea Ct, Saddle Brook, NJ
1.94
Townhouse
$499,000
02/09/26
2
2.5
1,470 sqft
62 Frederick St #1, Hackensack, NJ
1.59
Townhouse
$589,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
-
55 Canterbury Ln, New Milford, NJ
2.13
Townhouse
$585,000
09/12/25
2
2.5
1,717 sqft

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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

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  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 7, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,750
Sep 26, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,750
Jan 19, 2021
Source: New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc
ListingRemoved
Dec 22, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,000
Price decreased by 3%
Dec 1, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,100
Price decreased by 3%

Frequently asked questions about 278 James St

  • What is 278 James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 278 James St in Hackensack, NJ is $618,000.
  • What is the price history for 278 James St?
    278 James St in Hackensack, NJ last sold for $220,000 in February 2015.
  • 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 $391K. That is up $32.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 278 James St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 278 James St in Hackensack, NJ has air conditioning.
  • Does 278 James St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 278 James St in Hackensack, NJ has in-unit laundry.

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