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$575,469$306 / 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 90How 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 $430,000 on Dec 9, 2008

272 JAMES ST

HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
0
Baths
1,878 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.
3,001 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$575K
$518K low$633K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$430,000 · Dec 9, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,183 (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.$504,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$128,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$375,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$504,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$504,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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(3)

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 SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Hackensack High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Fairmount Elementary SchoolD
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

272 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 82% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Bergen County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Hackensack 07601
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Bergen County
  • Among the newest 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
$241K$871K

This home is worth more than 67% 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$575,469
CheaperTypical $477,690Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,878 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,349 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size3,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 272 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHackensack 07601Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$575,46967% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30625% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,878 ft²78% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,001 ft²33% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than2008almost all homes95% of homes

About 272 James St

How much is 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ is $575,469 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $517,803 to $633,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ last sell?

272 James St, Hackensack, NJ last sold on Dec 9, 2008 for $430,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ?

272 James St, Hackensack, NJ has 1,878 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ built?

272 James St, Hackensack, NJ was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ?

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

How does 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ compare to other homes in Hackensack 07601?

Among the 8,228 homes in Hackensack 07601, it is worth more than 67% of them ($575,469 against a typical $477,690), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($306 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,878 ft² against a typical 1,349 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (3,001 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2008 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 18% 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 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 272 James St, Hackensack, NJ was $16,183. The county assessed it at $504,300.

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