NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates Sale of 4-Acre Development Site in Paramus, N.J.
Rare development opportunity in one of the hottest boroughs in Northern New Jersey
Paramus, N.J. (October 28, 2025) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, has negotiated the sale of a 4-acre land parcel located at 143 W. Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, N.J. NAI James E. Hanson’s Jonathan Kristofich, Vice President; Michael G. Walters, SIOR, Executive Managing Director of Corporate Services; Cameron Silverstein, Associate Vice President; and Ayush Patel, Associate represented the longtime private seller in the transaction to and procured the buyer, Liger Crossing, LLC.
Located at the signalized intersection of Paramus Road and West Ridgewood Avenue, the visible property was a local garden center for decades and prior to that was a historic residence and home to a revolutionary war time grist mill. The buyer will improve the historic home and repurpose it to a small office building alongside a 40-unit townhome development.
“The sale of 143 W. Ridgewood Avenue underscores the strong demand for well-located, development-ready parcels in northern New Jersey,” said Walters. “Opportunities of this size and visibility are extremely limited in Paramus, and the site’s zoning flexibility and adjacency to major healthcare and residential anchors make it ideal for future development.”
Kristofich added, “Our team’s deep understanding of the local market and challenges that this property faced for many years uniquely positioned us as the right team to help this multigenerational owner procure a local buyer with the expertise to obtain the necessary approvals to finally bring this property into the 21st century, while respecting its colonial past. We see this as a win-win for all involved.”
Situated along the eastern bank of the Saddle River and directly across from the Ridgewood Duck Pond, the property offers scenic surroundings and convenient access to the six-mile Saddle River County Park trail system. The location combines suburban accessibility with community-oriented amenities, which will be very attractive to future homeowners.
About NAI James E. Hanson
Since 1955, NAI James E. Hanson has been a leading independent full-service commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm. Serving a diverse client list, the company offers strategic solutions in office, industrial, and retail brokerage, investment sales, land sales, management, government services, and financing expertise.
As one of the original members of NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices worldwide, NAI James E. Hanson continues to build on its legacy of excellence. For more information on NAI James E. Hanson, contact William C. Hanson, SIOR, at the company’s Teterboro office at 201-488-5800 or visit www.naihanson.com.