Sell My House Fast in Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken is where my investing started. My first rental was a condo here, bought in 2007, so I know what it's like to own a Hoboken unit and rent it out.
Today Hoboken is mostly renters and mostly multi-unit buildings: 66.2% of homes are rented and only 4.1% are single-family. With a median owner-occupied value of $895,100, an updated Hoboken unit usually sells well through an agent. I'm the better call when the property needs real work, the timing is tight, or you're finished being a landlord.
Justin LivaMojo House Buyers · about me
Hoboken housing, by the numbers
- Median home value
- $895,100
- Median year built
- 1977
- Owner-occupied homes
- 33.8%
- Housing units
- 30,259
Hoboken figures: Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Hoboken has 58,668 residents in 30,259 housing units. The median home dates to 1977, yet 32.2% were built before 1940, so the city mixes very old buildings with fairly new ones. Renters occupy 66.2% of homes at a median gross rent of $2,938, and 59.3% of units are in buildings with ten or more units.
Hoboken properties I want to hear about
A rental you've outgrown
At a median gross rent of $2,938, a Hoboken rental can pay its way, but turnover, assessments and repairs pile up. I've been a Hoboken landlord myself, and I understand why owners eventually want out. I'll buy your unit or building with the tenant still in it.
A prewar building that needs a full redo
About a third of Hoboken's housing predates 1940. An older two- to four-family, a category that makes up 16.5% of the stock, can need everything from the roof down, and I'll buy it in its current state, even fire-damaged or unlivable.
Selling for a relative
When a longtime Hoboken resident passes away or moves into care, the family handling the sale may live far away. They can leave behind whatever they don't want, since I handle the cleanout after the sale, and I'll work with whoever has the authority to sign.
Hudson County has been home for roughly two decades now, so when I talk about Hoboken, I'm talking about my own backyard.
Inherited a house here?
For a Hoboken condo or house in an estate, the Hudson County Surrogate's Court is where the will is probated or letters of administration are granted.
Parts of Hoboken
Named areas of Hoboken where I'll gladly make an offer:
- Castle Point
- Hudson Tea
- Northwest
Source: Hoboken on Wikipedia
Selling in Hoboken: your questions
If you own property in Hoboken and want a straight read on what it's worth to a cash buyer, get in touch. My offer is free.
Do you buy Hoboken condos that are in good condition?
I buy condos here, but rarely ones in good condition, and here's why. With a median value of $895,100, a well-kept Hoboken unit has plenty of buyers, and listing it will usually get you more than I can pay. If yours needs work, send me the details and you'll get an honest answer about the fit.
Only 4.1% of Hoboken homes are single-family. Do you buy multi-family buildings?
Yes. Buildings with two to four units are 16.5% of the city's housing, and older ones that need updating are a strong fit for what I do.
Can you close quickly if I'm moving away from Hoboken?
I close when you're ready. If you need to be done before a move, we'll set the date around it, and if a later closing suits you better, that's fine too.
Can I sell my Hoboken rental to you with the tenant still living there?
Yes. Renters occupy 66.2% of Hoboken homes, and buying with a tenant in place is part of what I do. Send me the lease and rent history. A lawyer can tell you what the lease requires of you once the unit is sold.