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$1,033,274$449 / 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 87How 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 $269,000 on Jun 27, 1988

242 DOREMUS AVE

RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
0
Baths
2,302 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$897K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,000 · Jun 27, 1988
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.$925,274
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$740,219
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.10%
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.$108,000
J P MORGAN CHASE BANK · E · recorded Dec 19, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,594 (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.$539,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$315,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$539,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$539,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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

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

E
Orchard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
George Washington Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Ridgewood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Ridgewood Village School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07450These 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.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.116

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
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.26,611
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,587 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$188,545
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$261,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

242 Doremus 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 75% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Ridgewood 07450
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Ridgewood 07450
  • Older than 78% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Ridgewood 07450

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

This home
$629K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Ridgewood 07450.

How it measures up in Ridgewood 07450

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgewood 07450.

Estimated value$1,033,274
CheaperTypical $1,221,043Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$449
CheaperTypical $556Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,270 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 242 Doremus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgewood 07450Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,033,27432% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44911% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than2,302 ft²51% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac18% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than193037% of homes22% of homes

About 242 Doremus Ave

How much is 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ is $1,033,274 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $896,998 to $1,169,550. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ last sell?

242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ last sold on Jun 27, 1988 for $269,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ has 2,302 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ built?

242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ is assigned to Orchard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; George Washington Middle School (middle), rated B; Ridgewood High School (high), rated A. All sit in Ridgewood Village School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgewood 07450?

Among the 7,499 homes in Ridgewood 07450, it is worth more than 32% of them ($1,033,274 against a typical $1,221,043), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($449 against a typical $556), it is bigger than 51% of them (2,302 ft² against a typical 2,270 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1930 against a typical 1943). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 75% 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 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Doremus Ave, Ridgewood, NJ was $15,594. The county assessed it at $539,600.

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