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$705,801$298 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

161 ROSS AVE

HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
0
Baths
2,370 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$706K
$632K low$780K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$401,801
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$321,441
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.45%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$304,000
RED OAK MORTGAGE INC, MERS · recorded Jun 5, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,418 (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.$449,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$211,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$237,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$449,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$449,300

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.7 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)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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(1)

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

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

E
Fairmount Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
M
Hackensack Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Hackensack High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

161 Ross Ave 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 94% of homes in Bergen County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Hackensack 07601
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% 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
$235K$780K

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$705,801
CheaperTypical $454,210Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $349Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,349 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 161 Ross Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHackensack 07601Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$705,80195% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29822% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than2,370 ft²90% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac73% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than195654% of homes55% of homes

About 161 Ross Ave

How much is 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ is $705,801 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $631,745 to $779,857. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ last sell?

161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ?

161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ has 2,370 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ built?

161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ?

161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ is assigned to Fairmount Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Hackensack Middle School (middle), rated C-; Hackensack High School (high), rated C. All sit in Hackensack City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ compare to other homes in Hackensack 07601?

Among the 8,227 homes in Hackensack 07601, it is worth more than 95% of them ($705,801 against a typical $454,210), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($298 against a typical $349), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,370 ft² against a typical 1,349 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1956 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 41% 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 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Ross Ave, Hackensack, NJ was $14,418. The county assessed it at $449,300.

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