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Last sold for $510,000 on Dec 31, 2024

166 RIDGEWOOD AVE

NEWARK, NJ 07108
0
Baths
2,589 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.
3,376 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.$510,000 · Dec 31, 2024
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.$560,000
FM HOME LOANS LLC · recorded Jan 22, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,555 (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.$138,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$115,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,900

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.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Belmont Runyon Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 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

166 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.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Clinton Hill
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 75% 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 area2,589 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size3,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 166 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClinton HillNewark 07108Essex County
Living areabigger than2,589 ft²18% of homes24% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,376 ft²41% of homes43% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than192065% of homes60% of homes25% of homes

About 166 Ridgewood Ave

When did 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sell?

166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sold on Dec 31, 2024 for $510,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ has 2,589 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ built?

166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

166 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 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07108?

Among the 2,919 homes in Newark 07108, it is bigger than 24% of them (2,589 ft² against a typical 3,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (3,376 ft² against a typical 3,572 ft²) and it is newer than 60% of them (1920 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 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 166 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was $5,555. The county assessed it at $138,900.

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