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$658,599$150 / 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

257 RIDGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07104
0
Baths
4,383 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.
2,762 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$659K
$609K low$708K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,302 (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.$182,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,600

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
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(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.

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 School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Technology High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Rafael Hernandez Elementary SchoolC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 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

257 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 more than 69% of homes in Newark 07104
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Older than 87% 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
$163K$928K

This home is worth more than 69% 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$658,599
CheaperTypical $575,131Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area4,383 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,720 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2,762 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 257 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillNewark 07104Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$658,59963% of homes69% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15012% of homes17% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than4,383 ft²85% of homes84% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,762 ft²9% of homes33% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than190738% of homes46% of homes13% of homes

About 257 Ridge St

How much is 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ is $658,599 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $609,010 to $708,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sell?

257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sold on Apr 6, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ has 4,383 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ built?

257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

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

How does 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07104?

Among the 6,180 homes in Newark 07104, it is worth more than 69% of them ($658,599 against a typical $575,131), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($150 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 84% of them (4,383 ft² against a typical 2,720 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (2,762 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1907 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 45% 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 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was $7,302. The county assessed it at $182,600.

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