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$488,708$329 / 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 91How 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

281 BERRY ST

HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
0
Baths
1,486 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$489K
$446K low$531K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,871 (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.$307,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$169,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$307,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$307,600

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.0.10
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

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Hackensack High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Fairmount Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 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

281 Berry 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 91% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Bergen County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Bergen County

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$850K

This home is worth more than 52% 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$488,708
CheaperTypical $473,323Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$329
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,486 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,349 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 281 Berry St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHackensack 07601Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$488,70852% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32935% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,486 ft²59% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac40% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192624% of homes16% of homes

About 281 Berry St

How much is 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ is $488,708 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $446,123 to $531,293. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ last sell?

281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ?

281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ has 1,486 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ built?

281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ?

281 Berry 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 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ compare to other homes in Hackensack 07601?

Among the 8,228 homes in Hackensack 07601, it is worth more than 52% of them ($488,708 against a typical $473,323), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($329 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,486 ft² against a typical 1,349 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1926 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 9% 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 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Berry St, Hackensack, NJ was $9,871. The county assessed it at $307,600.

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