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$782,131$326 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $775,000 on Aug 5, 2026

126 ESSEX ST

HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
0
Baths
2,401 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$782K
$725K low$839K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$775,000 · Aug 5, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,332 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$540,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$381,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$540,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$540,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fanny Meyer Hillers Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Hackensack High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Hackensack Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Hackensack City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07601These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,919
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,791 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,924
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,994
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

126 Essex St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Hackensack 07601
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Bergen County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Hackensack 07601
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Hackensack 07601
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hackensack 07601

What homes are worth in Hackensack 07601

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$241K$859K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Hackensack 07601.

How it measures up in Hackensack 07601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hackensack 07601.

Estimated value$782,131
CheaperTypical $472,940Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,401 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,346 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 126 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHackensack 07601Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$782,13195% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32634% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,401 ft²91% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac83% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than19073% of homes4% of homes

About 126 Essex St

How much is 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ is $782,131 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $725,093 to $839,169. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ last sell?

126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ last sold on Aug 5, 2026 for $775,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ?

126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ has 2,401 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ built?

126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ?

126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ is assigned to Fanny Meyer Hillers Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Hackensack High School (high), rated D+; Hackensack Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Hackensack City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ compare to other homes in Hackensack 07601?

Among the 8,228 homes in Hackensack 07601, it is worth more than 95% of them ($782,131 against a typical $472,940), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($326 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,401 ft² against a typical 1,346 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1907 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ was $17,332. The county assessed it at $540,100.

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