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Last sold for $449,900 on Sep 10, 1997

261 MIDVALE ST

RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
0
Baths
2,311 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$449,900 · Sep 10, 1997
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.$430,000
HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK · recorded May 3, 2000
2nd 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.$417,000
COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS
3rd 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.$250,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,808 (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.$789,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$409,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$789,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$789,200

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.0.25
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
Orchard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
George Washington Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Ridgewood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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.Absentee owner
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

261 Midvale 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.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Bergen County
  • Newer than 91% 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.

Living area2,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,277 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 261 Midvale St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgewood 07450Bergen County
Living areabigger than2,311 ft²51% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac46% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197691% of homes76% of homes

About 261 Midvale St

When did 261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ last sell?

261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ last sold on Sep 10, 1997 for $449,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ?

261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ has 2,311 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ built?

261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ?

261 Midvale St, 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 261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgewood 07450?

Among the 7,499 homes in Ridgewood 07450, it is bigger than 51% of them (2,311 ft² against a typical 2,277 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1976 against a typical 1943). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Midvale St, Ridgewood, NJ was $22,808. The county assessed it at $789,200.

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