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159 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Property Records

Bergen County and Hackensack City property record for 159 James St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Square Footage1,291 sqft Living Area
Lot Size52 sqft (0.001 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$300,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$9,402.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-00329-0000-00052
Alternative APNs
  • 230032900052
  • 5031

Interior

Building Area1,291 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area52 sqft (0.001 acres)
Depth X Width81 ft x 35 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number5031
Street Address159 JAMES ST
CityHACKENSACK
StateNJ
Zip07601-3417
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description35X81AVG 1.5LT
Legal SubdivisionJAMES O RICARDO
Legal Block329
Legal Lot Number52
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Minor Civil DivisionHACKENSACK
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1019
Census Tract23501

Owner

Source: Bergen County and Hackensack City records · APN 23-00329-0000-00052

Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
NORTHPOINTE BK
Aug 06, 2020Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
NORTHPOINTE BANK
Mar 29, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MR COOPER
Mar 29, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Aug 04, 2017Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 07, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 06, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 06, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 04, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202071465
Deed Book / Page3661 / 484
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417
Document Number0036610490
Instrument DateMay 29, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2020
Title CompanySAND LANE TITLE AGENCY LLC, SAFE LAND TITLE AGCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address159 JAMES ST HACKENSACK NJ 076013417, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417

Mortgage

Document Number0036610490
DateAug 06, 2020
Book Page003661/000490
Instrument71466
Lender
NameNORTHPOINTE BK
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 05, 2050

August 2020: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Recording DateAug 06, 2020
Property Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417
Document Number0036610484
Book / Page3661 / 484
Instrument DateMay 20, 2020
Instrument20-071465
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 02, 2021
Title CompanySAFE LAND TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,715.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address81 ELM CT # CT2ND, 81, MAYWOOD, NJ 07607-1307

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417

Mortgage

Document Number20071466
DateAug 06, 2020
Instrument20-071466
Lender
NameNORTHPOINTE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

March 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417
Document Number0032370398
Instrument DateMar 29, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2019
Title CompanyCORELOGIC-SOLUTIONS EXPRESS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 JAMES ST HACKENSACK NJ 076013417, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417

Mortgage

Document Number0032370398
DateMay 07, 2019
Book Page003237/000398
Instrument28545
Lender
NameMR COOPER
AddressDALLAS, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 06, 2049
Interest
Rate5%

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417
Document Number0032370392
Instrument DateMar 29, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2019
Title CompanyCORELOGIC-SOLUTIONS EXPRESS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 JAMES ST HACKENSACK NJ 076013417, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417

Mortgage

Document Number0032370392
DateMay 07, 2019
Book Page003237/000392
Instrument28544
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 06, 2049

August 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Recording DateAug 04, 2017
Property Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417
Document Number0026851252
Book / Page02685 / 1252
Instrument DateJul 19, 2017
Instrument17-058742
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 02, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC NATIOANL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,325.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address106 ARNOT PL, 106, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-3429

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417

Mortgage

Document Number0026851258
DateAug 04, 2017
Book Page02685/1258
Instrument17-058742.01
Lender
NameABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 01, 2047

April 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Recording DateApr 07, 2017
Property Address159 JAMES ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-3417
Document Number0025831127
Book / Page002583 / 001127
Instrument DateFeb 06, 2017
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$100.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address106 ARNOT PL PARAMUS NJ 076523429, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-3429

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bergen County and Hackensack City records · Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen County
MunicipalityHackensack City
Unified School DistrictHackensack City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$293,000 (-) Land $133,300 Building $159,700$293,000 (-) Land $133,300 Building $159,700
2025$9,402.00 (+5%)$293,000 (-) Land $133,300 Building $159,700$293,000 (-) Land $133,300 Building $159,700
2024$8,954.00 (+8.77%)
2023$293,000 Land $133,300 Building $159,700$293,000 Land $133,300 Building $159,700
2022$8,232.00

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