PLEASE NOTE: Offer has been accepted ! This home is being sold strictly AS-IS. The seller will make no repairs or improvements. Buyers are responsible for all inspections, the Certificate of Occupancy (C. O. ), and any lender-required repairs. All inspections are for informational purposes only. Welcome to 285 Berry Street, a home filled with possibility and promise. Situated on a rare double lot, this property offers exceptional potential for expansion, customization, or future enhancement. The residence features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a finished basement, providing a comfortable layout with space to grow, gather, and create lasting memories. While the home needs some tender loving care (TLC), its location in the heart of Hackensack within Bergen County makes it an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to build sweat equity in a desirable area. Just two blocks from Prospect Avenue and Passaic Street, the property is conveniently located near schools, shopping, and transportation. Additional features include a large driveway and a deep, park-like backyard, enhancing both usability and future potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a builder, investor, or buyer with vision. Square footage, lot size, and property dimensions are approximate and based on available records. Buyers and buyer’s agents should conduct their own due diligence and verify all measurements and property information. Seller must find suitable housing. Please contact the listing agent for further details or instructions.
Directions: Start in New York City. Take I-95 N / New Jersey Turnpike North toward George Washington Bridge / New Jersey. Continue on I-95 N. Take exit for NJ-4 W toward Hackensack / Paramus. Stay on Route 4 West. Take the exit for Hackensack / River St. Turn left onto River St. Turn right onto Berry St. Continue until you reach 285 Berry St.
Municipality: HACKENSACK CITY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,236
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,236
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,482 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Bergen County
APN: 2300340 00018
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Sale and tax history for 285 Berry
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #NJBG2000296
Apr 8, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 8, 2026
Listed
$550,000
Public Records
Aug 9, 1994
Sold
$130,000
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$50,000
Public Records
Nov 1, 1982
Sold
$38,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,756 (+5.0%)
$150,500 + $91,200
$241,700
2024
$7,386 (+6.1%)
$150,500 + $91,200
$241,700
2023
$6,959 (+8.2%)
$150,500 + $91,200
$241,700
2022
$6,431 (+3.6%)
$150,500 + $91,200
$241,700
2021
$6,206 (+1.5%)
$138,900 + $90,600
$229,500
2020
$6,115
$112,900 + $71,900
$184,800
2019
$6,116
$112,900 + $71,900
$184,800
2018
$6,113 (+1.4%)
$111,400 + $70,800
$182,200
2017
$6,027 (+7.9%)
$107,400 + $69,100
$176,500
2016
$5,587 (−7.3%)
$107,400 + $69,100
$176,500
2014
$6,026 (+3.3%)
$127,900 + $53,500
$181,400
2013
$5,836 (+3.9%)
$127,900 + $53,500
$181,400
2012
$5,614 (+4.9%)
$127,900 + $53,500
$181,400
2011
$5,353 (−15.4%)
$127,900 + $53,500
$181,400
2010
$6,330 (+5.1%)
$127,900 + $53,500
$181,400
2009
$6,023
$211,400 + $60,500
$271,900
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
54 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
6,482 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,236
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,236
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bergen County
APN
2300340 00018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Hackensack, NJ • 07601
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 285 Berry
$546,693
$3,307 under list price of $550K
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