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$537,930$218 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

247 RIDGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07104
0
Baths
2,464 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.
2,461 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$538K
$475K low$600K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,611 (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.$140,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,300

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
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

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

E
Branch Brook Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Technology High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Rafael Hernandez Elementary SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07104These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,859
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,868 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,622
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,041
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%

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How this home compares

247 Ridge St 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 less than 76% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Older than 78% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newark 07104

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

This home
$151K$915K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Newark 07104.

How it measures up in Newark 07104

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07104.

Estimated value$537,930
CheaperTypical $575,091Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area2,464 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,721 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size2,461 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 247 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillNewark 07104Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$537,93039% of homes41% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21841% of homes52% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,464 ft²46% of homes42% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,461 ft²2% of homes16% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191760% of homes63% of homes22% of homes

About 247 Ridge St

How much is 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ is $537,930 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $475,425 to $600,435. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sell?

247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sold on May 10, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ has 2,464 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ built?

247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Branch Brook Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Technology High School (high), rated A-; Rafael Hernandez Elementary School (middle), rated F. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07104?

Among the 6,180 homes in Newark 07104, it is worth more than 41% of them ($537,930 against a typical $575,091), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($218 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 42% of them (2,464 ft² against a typical 2,721 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (2,461 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 63% of them (1917 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 24% 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 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was $5,611. The county assessed it at $140,300.

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