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Last sold for $1,650,000 on Jan 30, 2018

540 RIVER ST

HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
0
Baths
4,008 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,650,000 · Jan 30, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$72,770 (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.$1,950,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$526,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,423,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,267,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,950,000

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.19 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.Commercial (General)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 0.5 mi
M
Hackensack Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

540 River 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Hackensack 07601
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Hackensack 07601
  • Newer than 93% 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.

Living area4,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,349 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 540 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHackensack 07601Bergen County
Living areabigger than4,008 ft²98% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac85% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than198993% of homes85% of homes

About 540 River St

When did 540 River St, Hackensack, NJ last sell?

540 River St, Hackensack, NJ last sold on Jan 30, 2018 for $1,650,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 River St, Hackensack, NJ?

540 River St, Hackensack, NJ has 4,008 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 540 River St, Hackensack, NJ built?

540 River St, Hackensack, NJ was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 River St, Hackensack, NJ?

540 River St, 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 540 River St, Hackensack, NJ compare to other homes in Hackensack 07601?

Among the 8,227 homes in Hackensack 07601, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,008 ft² against a typical 1,349 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (1989 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 River St, Hackensack, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 River St, Hackensack, NJ was $72,770. The county assessed it at $1,950,000.

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