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Single Family ResidenceResidential
$2,221,514$641 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,825,000 on Aug 3, 2023

254 RIDGEWOOD AVE

GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
0
Baths
3,463 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$2.2M
$2M low$2.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,825,000 · Aug 3, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,309,014
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,047,211
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.43%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$912,500
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Aug 3, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,768 (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.$1,794,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$814,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$980,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$991,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,794,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1910
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Glen Ridge High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.3 mi

District: Glen Ridge Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07028These 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.28
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,568 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$268,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

254 Ridgewood Ave 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 more than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028

What homes are worth in Glen Ridge 07028

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$567K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028.

How it measures up in Glen Ridge 07028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Glen Ridge 07028.

Estimated value$2,221,514
CheaperTypical $1,212,697Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$641
CheaperTypical $564Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area3,463 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,150 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 254 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Ridge 07028Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,221,51494% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64181% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than3,463 ft²86% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac82% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes4% of homes

About 254 Ridgewood Ave

How much is 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ is $2,221,514 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $2,005,215 to $2,437,814. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sell?

254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sold on Aug 3, 2023 for $1,825,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ has 3,463 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ built?

254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ is assigned to Glen Ridge High School (middle), rated A-; Forest Avenue Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Glen Ridge Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Glen Ridge 07028?

Among the 2,376 homes in Glen Ridge 07028, it is worth more than 94% of them ($2,221,514 against a typical $1,212,697), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($641 against a typical $564), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,463 ft² against a typical 2,150 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 97% 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 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was $34,768. The county assessed it at $1,794,300.

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