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$613,055$296 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $415,000 on Sep 27, 2005

231 JAMES ST

HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
0
Baths
2,072 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$613K
$566K low$660K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$415,000 · Sep 27, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,762 (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.$397,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$146,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$250,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$397,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$397,700

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

M
Hackensack Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Hackensack High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Fairmount Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 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%

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How this home compares

231 James 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Bergen County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Hackensack 07601

What homes are worth in Hackensack 07601

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$240K$865K

This home is worth more than 73% 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.

Estimated value$613,055
CheaperTypical $476,535Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $354Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,349 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 231 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHackensack 07601Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$613,05573% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29620% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,072 ft²84% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac61% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than195654% of homes55% of homes

About 231 James St

How much is 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ is $613,055 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $565,627 to $660,483. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ last sell?

231 James St, Hackensack, NJ last sold on Sep 27, 2005 for $415,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ?

231 James St, Hackensack, NJ has 2,072 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ built?

231 James St, Hackensack, NJ was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ?

231 James St, Hackensack, NJ is assigned to Hackensack Middle School (middle), rated C-; Hackensack High School (high), rated C; Fairmount Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Hackensack City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ compare to other homes in Hackensack 07601?

Among the 8,227 homes in Hackensack 07601, it is worth more than 73% of them ($613,055 against a typical $476,535), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($296 against a typical $354), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,072 ft² against a typical 1,349 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1956 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 23% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 James St, Hackensack, NJ was $12,762. The county assessed it at $397,700.

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