137 Central Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
About This Home
Charming colonial single family home loaded with potential in one of Bergen County's most active and desirable markets, just minutes from Hackensack University Medical Center. An inviting sunny front porch welcomes you into the living room and separate formal dining room featuring beautiful hardwood floors throughout. This modern 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is spread across 3 levels and offers off street parking for 2 cars. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and overlooks a long backyard perfect for entertaining, complete with exterior storage and a shed. All appliances and fixtures are included in the sale for added convenience. The full finished basement includes a full bathroom, separate laundry room, recreational space, and additional storage, creating flexibility for extended living, entertaining, or work from home needs. Whether you are an owner occupant looking to create your dream home, an investor seeking value add potential, or a landlord exploring short or long term rental opportunities, this property offers exceptional versatility and upside. Ideally located near transportation, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, Bergen Performing Arts Center, major highways, and convenient New York City commuting options, this home delivers both lifestyle and investment appeal. This property may also qualify for homebuyer grant programs through approved lenders to assist with down payment and closing costs, making homeownership even more accessible.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2025
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Features: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Storage Room, Toilet, Utility Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Sump Pump
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Third
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Laminate,Tile,Vinyl-Linoleum,Wood
Heating
- Heating features: 1 Unit,Radiators - Steam,Natural Gas
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub,Tub Shower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1123003220000000050000
- Zoning description: Single Family
- Exclusions: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)
Lot
- Lot size: 3,049 sqft
- Features: Level
- Lot size dimensions: 25 x 125 1.3LT
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width,Asphalt,None
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,654 | $31,848 |
| Home Insurance * | $152 | $1,824 |
| Property Taxes | $826 | $9,912 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $3,825 | $45,900 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
| 2023-06-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-06-02 | Listed for rent | $3,100 |
| 2022-11-14 | Listing removed | $389,900 |
| 2022-08-29 | Listed for sale | $389,900 |
| 2022-08-05 | Listing removed | $389,900 |
| 2022-07-09 | Listed for sale | $389,900 |
| 2021-06-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-04-30 | Listed for rent | $2,300 |
| 2018-08-14 | Listing removed | $2,200 |
| 2018-05-03 | Price change | $2,200 |
| 2018-04-25 | Listed for rent | $2,500 |
| 2002-10-01 | Sold | $185,000 |
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