What is the average home value in Hillsdale, NJ?

The typical home value in Hillsdale is about $867,000, up 9.6% over the past year, according to the Zillow Home Value Index for August 2026. Individual homes vary widely with lot, size and condition; Slava prepares a no-obligation written valuation for any Hillsdale home.

What are property taxes in Hillsdale, NJ?

The average residential property tax bill in Hillsdale was $15,874 in 2025, with a 2025 general tax rate of 3.33% and an effective rate of 2.301%, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.

How is property tax calculated in Hillsdale, NJ?

Multiply the home's assessed value by the general tax rate. At Hillsdale's 2025 rate of 3.33%, a home assessed at $1,000,000 owes about $33,300 a year. Assessed values are set by the town's tax assessor and can differ from market value, which is why the Division of Taxation also publishes an effective rate (2.301% of market value in Hillsdale).

What school district is Hillsdale, NJ in?

Hillsdale is served by Hillsdale Public Schools (PreK-8); high school students attend Pascack Valley HS. U.S. News ranks Pascack Valley HS #118 in New Jersey (2026-2027 edition).

How long is the commute from Hillsdale to New York City?

From Hillsdale's own station on the Pascack Valley Line, scheduled morning-peak NJ Transit trips take 55-69 minutes to New York Penn Station. The George Washington Bridge is about 13.5 road miles from Hillsdale.

How much does it cost to sell a house in Hillsdale, NJ?

At Hillsdale's typical value of $867,000, New Jersey's state transfer costs for the seller come to about $8,032: $8,032 Realty Transfer Fee. Commission, attorney fees and any repairs are on top.

How do I sell my house in Hillsdale for the best price?

Price it from recent Hillsdale sales rather than from hope, fix what buyers and inspectors will notice, stage the rooms that show first, and market it with professional photography and video to buyers looking in Bergen County. Slava builds that plan for each Hillsdale home individually.

Bergen County, New Jersey

Hillsdale, NJ

Tree-lined streets and a train station in the middle of the Pascack Valley. Slava's family settled here.

What’s my Hillsdale home worth

By Slava Zborovsky · Updated October 21, 2026

Hillsdale at a glance

Hillsdale is a borough in Bergen County where the typical home is worth about $867,000, the average property tax bill is $15,874, and the high school ranks #118 in New Jersey. Tree-lined streets and a train station in the middle of the Pascack Valley. Slava's family settled here.

Typical home value

$867K

+9.6% in a year · Zillow, Aug 2026source

Average property tax bill

$15,874

2025, NJ Treasurysource

High school, NJ rank

#118

U.S. News 2026-2027 editionsource

Train to New York

55-69 min

Pascack Valley Linesource

To the GW Bridge

13.5 mi

Road miles, calculated

Population

10,144

Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year

Schools

Hillsdale is served by Hillsdale Public Schools (PreK-8). High schoolers attend Pascack Valley HS. Pascack Valley Regional High School District (Pascack Valley HS in Hillsdale serves Hillsdale and River Vale).

Pascack Valley HS: #118 in New Jersey and #2257 nationally, U.S. News 2026-2027 edition.source
Niche grade A for Pascack Valley Regional HSD (#87 of 244 NJ districts), 2027 Best School Districts in NJ.source
Hillsdale School District (K-8, graded not ranked, 2027): A.source
Pascack Valley HS: 98.1% four-year graduation rate, 2024-25 (class of 2025), NJ Department of Education.source

Property taxes and selling costs

The average residential property tax bill in Hillsdale was $15,874 in 2025, up from $15,102 in 2024. The 2025 general tax rate is 3.33% of assessed value and the effective rate is 2.301% of market value, per the New Jersey Division of Taxation.source

What a seller pays to transfer a typical Hillsdale home

At Hillsdale’s typical value of $867,000, a seller pays roughly $8,032 in New Jersey’s Realty Transfer Fee, about $8,032 in state transfer costs before commission and attorney fees. Standard rates; some sellers qualify for reductions. Run your own number.

Commute

Hillsdale has its own NJ Transit station on the Pascack Valley Line. Scheduled morning-peak trips take 55-69 minutes to New York Penn Station and 49-55 minutes to Hoboken, per the NJ Transit timetable.source The George Washington Bridge is about 13.5 road miles away.

Selling a home in Hillsdale

To sell a home in Hillsdale for the best price, start with a valuation built on recent Hillsdale sales, prepare the house so it photographs and shows at its best, and market it to the buyers already looking in Bergen County. That is the plan Slava Zborovsky follows with every seller here.

Slava grew up in the Pascack Valley, has been a licensed New Jersey broker since 2007, and works as a Broker Associate with The Agency One Rock from its Ho-Ho-Kus office. He will walk your home, show you the sales that matter, and give you a clear plan, whether you list next month or next year.

Life in Hillsdale

Zoning R-1: 22,500 sq ft; R-2: 15,000; R-3: 10,000; R-4: 7,500 (borough code schedule, 2020 ed.)source
Beechwood Park; home of Pascack Valley High School (Wikipedia only, verify)source

Homes in Hillsdale

Private and upcoming listings

Looking for a home in Hillsdale?

Many of the best homes in North Jersey change hands quietly, before or without a public listing. Tell Slava what you are looking for and he will send you the ones that fit, including homes not yet on the market.

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Hillsdale questions

What is the average home value in Hillsdale, NJ?: The typical home value in Hillsdale is about $867,000, up 9.6% over the past year, according to the Zillow Home Value Index for August 2026. Individual homes vary widely with lot, size and condition; Slava prepares a no-obligation written valuation for any Hillsdale home.
What are property taxes in Hillsdale, NJ?: The average residential property tax bill in Hillsdale was $15,874 in 2025, with a 2025 general tax rate of 3.33% and an effective rate of 2.301%, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
How is property tax calculated in Hillsdale, NJ?: Multiply the home's assessed value by the general tax rate. At Hillsdale's 2025 rate of 3.33%, a home assessed at $1,000,000 owes about $33,300 a year. Assessed values are set by the town's tax assessor and can differ from market value, which is why the Division of Taxation also publishes an effective rate (2.301% of market value in Hillsdale).
What school district is Hillsdale, NJ in?: Hillsdale is served by Hillsdale Public Schools (PreK-8); high school students attend Pascack Valley HS. U.S. News ranks Pascack Valley HS #118 in New Jersey (2026-2027 edition).
How long is the commute from Hillsdale to New York City?: From Hillsdale's own station on the Pascack Valley Line, scheduled morning-peak NJ Transit trips take 55-69 minutes to New York Penn Station. The George Washington Bridge is about 13.5 road miles from Hillsdale.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Hillsdale, NJ?: At Hillsdale's typical value of $867,000, New Jersey's state transfer costs for the seller come to about $8,032: $8,032 Realty Transfer Fee. Commission, attorney fees and any repairs are on top.
How do I sell my house in Hillsdale for the best price?: Price it from recent Hillsdale sales rather than from hope, fix what buyers and inspectors will notice, stage the rooms that show first, and market it with professional photography and video to buyers looking in Bergen County. Slava builds that plan for each Hillsdale home individually.