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Last sold for $1,382,000 on Nov 16, 2022

579 RIDGEWOOD AVE

GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
0
Baths
3,162 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.
0.27 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,382,000 · Nov 16, 2022
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.$1,105,600
NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP · 5.25% 1 · recorded Nov 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$32,859 (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.$1,700,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$804,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$895,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$936,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,700,200

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.1930
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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.

E
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.5 mi
M
Glen Ridge High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.0 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

579 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Essex County

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.

Living area3,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 579 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Ridge 07028Essex County
Living areabigger than3,162 ft²81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac70% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than192662% of homes38% of homes

About 579 Ridgewood Ave

When did 579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sell?

579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sold on Nov 16, 2022 for $1,382,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ has 3,162 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ built?

579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

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

How does 579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Glen Ridge 07028?

Among the 2,376 homes in Glen Ridge 07028, it is bigger than 81% of them (3,162 ft² against a typical 2,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1926 against a typical 1923). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was $32,859. The county assessed it at $1,700,200.

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