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$599,000$258 / 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 93How 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 $565,000 on Feb 6, 2025

261 RIDGE DR

POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442
0
Baths
2,318 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.
1,754 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$599K
$557K low$641K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$565,000 · Feb 6, 2025
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.$159,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$127,200
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.73%
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.$440,000
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC · recorded Feb 6, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,098 (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.$400,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$438,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Lakeside Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Lenox Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Pompton Lakes High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Pompton Lakes Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07442These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.10,944
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,224 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,999
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,615
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

261 Ridge Dr 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 67% of homes in Pompton Lakes 07442
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Pompton Lakes 07442
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Pompton Lakes 07442
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Passaic County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Pompton Lakes 07442

What homes are worth in Pompton Lakes 07442

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

This home
$259K$827K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Pompton Lakes 07442.

How it measures up in Pompton Lakes 07442

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pompton Lakes 07442.

Estimated value$599,000
CheaperTypical $555,613Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$258
CheaperTypical $368Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,463 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size1,754 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 261 Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePompton Lakes 07442Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$599,00067% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2585% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,318 ft²92% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,754 ft²11% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than200294% of homes94% of homes

About 261 Ridge Dr

How much is 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ is $599,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $557,403 to $640,597. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ last sell?

261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ last sold on Feb 6, 2025 for $565,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ?

261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ has 2,318 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ built?

261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

What schools serve 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ?

261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ is assigned to Lakeside Middle School (middle), rated B+; Lenox Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Pompton Lakes High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Pompton Lakes Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ compare to other homes in Pompton Lakes 07442?

Among the 3,662 homes in Pompton Lakes 07442, it is worth more than 67% of them ($599,000 against a typical $555,613), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($258 against a typical $368), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,318 ft² against a typical 1,463 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (1,754 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2002 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 54% 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 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Ridge Dr, Pompton Lakes, NJ was $18,098. The county assessed it at $400,000.

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