540 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
OFF MARKET

$596,200

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 2,050 sqft

540 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Est. Refi. Payment $4,201/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 20, 2003 for $325,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$596K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$23K (+3.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$288K (+88.6%)
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 +60% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$613K
September 2026$596K
August 2026$621K
July 2026$616K
June 2026$630K
May 2026$615K
April 2026$598K
March 2026$595K
February 2026$588K
January 2026$585K
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
418 Esplanade #6, Hackensack, NJ
0.51
Single-Family Home
$305,000
07/06/26
2
1
-
142 E Pleasant Ave, Maywood, NJ
0.51
Single-Family Home
$315,477
08/28/26
2
1
1,128
209 Passaic St, Hackensack, NJ
0.41
Single-Family Home
$750,000
06/04/26
-
2,774
296 Esplanade Unit 27 #27, Hackensack, NJ
0.68
Single-Family Home
$310,000
04/10/26
2
1
-
27-29 Martin Ter, Hackensack, NJ
0.42
Single-Family Home
$850,000
04/06/26
-
1,726
446 Passaic St #E, Hackensack, NJ
0.41
Single-Family Home
$315,000
06/09/26
1
1
-
115 Hartwich St, Maywood, NJ
0.64
Single-Family Home
$475,000
06/26/26
3
1.5
1,554
423 Esplanade, Maywood, NJ
0.51
Single-Family Home
$725,000
01/09/26
2
2
1,416
31 Fairmount Ave, Hackensack, NJ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$395,000
03/27/26
2
2
-
880-882 Main St, Hackensack, NJ
0.60
Single-Family Home
$600,000
08/04/26
-
1,568

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
530 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.01
$674,200
Studio
-
1,748
Off Market
219-21 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.02
$692,500
Studio
-
1,727
Off Market
219 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.02
$740,400
4
3
1,632
Off Market
307-7G Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$314,900
1
1
-
Off Market
215 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$677,400
Studio
-
1,552
Off Market
541 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$660,600
Studio
-
1,722
Off Market
533 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.03
$661,400
3
2
1,917
Off Market
209-11 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$651,600
Studio
-
1,485
Off Market
228 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$713,400
Studio
-
2,294
Off Market
224 Euclid Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$705,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
522 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$748,300
Studio
-
2,112
Off Market
220 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$641,400
Studio
-
1,797
Off Market
245 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$740,600
Studio
-
1,796
Off Market
238 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$595,700
3
1.5
1,279
Off Market
240 Clinton Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$1,207,300
Studio
-
6,681
Off Market
258 Clinton Place, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.04
$790,000
4
3
-
Recently Sold
216 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.05
$619,000
Studio
-
1,397
Off Market
203-207 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.05
$822,200
Studio
-
2,044
Off Market
240 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.05
$711,300
Studio
-
1,970
Off Market
212 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
0.05
$689,100
4
2
2,266
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1956
2,050 sqft
$291/sqft

About this House

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540 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 is a studio, 2,050 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $325,000 on Nov 20, 2003. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $596,200, with a rent estimate of $3,259/month.

Home Details for 540 Prospect Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 209 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$306,198
Oct 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$306,198
Price increased by 0%
Oct 22, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$305,984
Price increased by 0%
Oct 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$305,964
Price increased by 0%
Oct 20, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$305,717
Price increased by 0%

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
—
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 540 Prospect Ave

  • What is 540 Prospect Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 540 Prospect Ave in Hackensack, NJ is $596,200.
  • What is the price history for 540 Prospect Ave?
    540 Prospect Ave in Hackensack, NJ last sold for $325,000 in November 2003.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 540 Prospect Ave?
    The lot at 540 Prospect Ave in Hackensack, NJ is about 0 acres (209 sq ft).

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