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South Hackensack Real Estate & Housing
South Hackensack is a small, unusually fragmented Bergen County housing market. Most homes are concentrated in the township's main residential section, while other municipal territory is predominantly commercial or industrial.
Because inventory is often only a handful of properties, buyers and sellers should rely on property-specific comparable sales, current tax records, zoning, permit history and required Township inspections rather than a single townwide asking-price statistic.
Small-market caution: South Hackensack can have very little active residential inventory. NJTGO does not preserve temporary property listings as permanent guide content.
2026 housing market
Zillow's town-level Home Value Index reported a typical South Hackensack home value of $720,443 as of July 31, 2026. Realtor.com's June property-record snapshot showed only four active listings, which is too little inventory to support a stable townwide median listing price.
Use comparable sales: in a market this small, the condition, property type, block and immediate surroundings can matter more than a townwide average.
Housing character
Most residential streets are in the principal section beside Hackensack, Little Ferry and Teterboro, with detached homes and small multifamily properties mixed into a compact street grid.
The 2020 Census counted 922 occupied housing units: 425 owner-occupied and 497 renter-occupied, giving South Hackensack a notably balanced ownership/rental profile.
Some homes sit close to major roadways, Teterboro Airport and active commercial or industrial properties. Noise, truck traffic, access and land-use compatibility deserve property-specific review.
Property taxes & assessment
New Jersey's 2025 Abstract of Ratables reports a 1.851 general tax rate per $100 of assessed value for South Hackensack. The rate is applied to the property's taxable assessment; assessed value should not be treated as a current market-price estimate.
Before closing: obtain the current tax bill, assessment, any added or omitted assessments, and any pending appeal information for the specific parcel.
Township Tax CollectorNJ Tax DataZoning, permits & land use
South Hackensack's unusual three-section geography means zoning context is especially important. The Township provides a current zoning map, use-permit and property-transfer applications through its official forms page.
Verify the zoning district, permitted use, setbacks, lot coverage and any variance history before planning additions or a change in use.
Building permits are required for many renovations, including additions, demolition, roofing, fences, sheds, mechanical work and kitchen/bath remodeling.
Commercial transfers and new tenants have separate zoning and inspection requirements. Do not rely on the prior occupant's use approval.
Requirements when selling property
The Township requires a Certificate of Inspection before closing. For residential properties, the official Building Department states that sellers need a zoning permit, smoke/carbon-monoxide inspection and Certificate of Inspection. The Township asks sellers to contact the Building Department at least seven days before closing.
Required for residential property transfer; current Township fee is $25 for owner-occupied and $75 for non-owner-occupied property.
Current Township fee: $25.
Current fee: $25 for a one-family residence and $50 for a two-family residence; reinspection $25.
Useful pre-closing step: the Township recommends a Municipal Tax Search to identify unpaid taxes, open permits and potential added/omitted assessments.
Property Sale RequirementsBuying / Selling Tax GuidanceRentals & tenant considerations
Rental housing is a meaningful part of South Hackensack's housing stock. Realtor.com's June 2026 snapshot showed a median asking rent of about $2,950 per month, but individual homes and apartments vary widely by size, condition and location.
The Township's Police Department requires overnight parking permits between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.. New resident tenants may need a Residential Rental Property Certificate of Inspection before receiving a permanent parking permit.
Resident Parking RulesFlood, drainage & environmental due diligence
South Hackensack includes low-lying areas near tributaries of the Hackensack River. The Township's 2025 Watershed Inventory maps FEMA Zone AE flood hazard areas and floodway within municipal boundaries.
- Check the current FEMA flood designation for the exact parcel.
- Ask about prior water intrusion and drainage work.
- Review elevation certificates when available.
- Confirm lender and flood-insurance requirements.
- Evaluate airport, highway, truck and industrial noise at different times of day.
South Hackensack buyer checklist
- Confirm the property is actually within South Hackensack municipal boundaries.
- Review comparable closed sales, not just active asking prices.
- Verify tax assessment and current tax bill.
- Check zoning, setbacks, permits and any variance history.
- Review Certificate of Inspection requirements early.
- Confirm rental and parking requirements when applicable.
- Check FEMA flood status and drainage conditions.
- Visit during commuting hours to evaluate traffic and airport/industrial activity.
- Confirm schools and transportation for the exact address.
Market real estate in South Hackensack
Real Estate AdvertisingMarket information reviewed September 2026. Real-estate statistics and requirements can change; verify current information before a transaction.