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$250,000$278 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $315,000 on Aug 5, 2024

161 RIDGE RD

CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009
Building report
0
Baths
900 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.
4.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$250K
$230K low$270K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$315,000 · Aug 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,269 (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.$287,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,000

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
South End Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Cedar Grove High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Memorial Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Cedar Grove Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07009These 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.40
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,036 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$147,483
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$174,242
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

161 Ridge Rd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Cedar Grove 07009
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Cedar Grove 07009
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Cedar Grove 07009
  • Among the largest lots in Cedar Grove 07009
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Cedar Grove 07009

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

This home
$415K$1.7M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Cedar Grove 07009.

How it measures up in Cedar Grove 07009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Grove 07009.

Estimated value$250,000
CheaperTypical $798,136Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $415Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size4.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 161 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Grove 07009Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,000almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2783% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²2% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.27 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than196372% of homes78% of homes

About 161 Ridge Rd

How much is 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ is $250,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $229,671 to $270,329. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ last sell?

161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ last sold on Aug 5, 2024 for $315,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ built?

161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ?

161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ is assigned to South End Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Cedar Grove High School (high), rated B; Memorial Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Cedar Grove Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ compare to other homes in Cedar Grove 07009?

Among the 3,943 homes in Cedar Grove 07009, it is worth more than almost none of them ($250,000 against a typical $798,136), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($278 against a typical $415), it is bigger than 2% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (4.27 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1963 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 2% 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 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ was $5,269. The county assessed it at $287,000.

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