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Last sold for $173,000 on Apr 26, 2019

156 RIDGEWOOD AVE

NEWARK, NJ 07108
0
Baths
3,990 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.
2,627 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · Apr 26, 2019
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.$596,500
ICE LENDER HOLDINGS LLC · recorded Dec 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,342 (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.$233,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$233,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Belmont Runyon Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Malcom X Shabazz High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07108These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,727 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,752
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,561
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

156 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 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newark 07108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07108.

Living area3,990 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size2,627 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 156 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClinton HillNewark 07108Essex County
Living areabigger than3,990 ft²52% of homes57% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,627 ft²22% of homes23% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than200693% of homes93% of homes96% of homes

About 156 Ridgewood Ave

When did 156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sell?

156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sold on Apr 26, 2019 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ has 3,990 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ built?

156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.

What schools serve 156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ is assigned to Belmont Runyon Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Malcom X Shabazz High School (high), rated F. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07108?

Among the 2,919 homes in Newark 07108, it is bigger than 57% of them (3,990 ft² against a typical 3,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (2,627 ft² against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 93% of them (2006 against a typical 1917). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was $9,342. The county assessed it at $233,600.

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