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Last sold for $675,000 on Sep 22, 2025

261 RIDGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07104
0
Baths
3,032 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.
2,500 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$675,000 · Sep 22, 2025
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.$662,774
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE · recorded Sep 22, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,593 (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.$339,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$302,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$339,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,900

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(4)

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

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 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 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Older than 78% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newark 07104

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

Living area3,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,718 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 261 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillNewark 07104Essex County
Living areabigger than3,032 ft²61% of homes58% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²8% of homes27% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than191759% of homes63% of homes22% of homes

About 261 Ridge St

When did 261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sell?

261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sold on Sep 22, 2025 for $675,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ has 3,032 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ built?

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

What schools serve 261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

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

How does 261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07104?

Among the 6,180 homes in Newark 07104, it is bigger than 58% of them (3,032 ft² against a typical 2,718 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 63% of them (1917 against a typical 1910). 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 St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was $13,593. The county assessed it at $339,900.

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