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$709,616$375 / 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
Last sold for $550,000 on Sep 14, 2021

261 S RIDGEDALE AVE

EAST HANOVER, NJ 07936
0
Baths
1,892 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$710K
$650K low$769K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Sep 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,375 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$284,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$153,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
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.

H
Hanover Park High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Frank J. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.3 mi
M
East Hanover Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi

District: East Hanover Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07936These 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.17
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,755
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,434 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,529
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,170
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

261 S Ridgedale Ave 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 78% of homes in East Hanover 07936
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in East Hanover 07936
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in East Hanover 07936
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in East Hanover 07936
  • Older than 86% of homes in East Hanover 07936

What homes are worth in East Hanover 07936

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

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$463K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in East Hanover 07936.

How it measures up in East Hanover 07936

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Hanover 07936.

Estimated value$709,616
CheaperTypical $872,030Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$375
CheaperTypical $403Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,892 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 261 S Ridgedale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Hanover 07936Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$709,61622% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37532% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,892 ft²33% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac90% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195514% of homes31% of homes

About 261 S Ridgedale Ave

How much is 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ is $709,616 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $650,372 to $768,860. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ last sell?

261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ last sold on Sep 14, 2021 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ?

261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ has 1,892 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ built?

261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ?

261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ is assigned to Hanover Park High School (high), rated A-; Frank J. Smith Elementary School (elementary); East Hanover Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in East Hanover Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ compare to other homes in East Hanover 07936?

Among the 4,252 homes in East Hanover 07936, it is worth more than 22% of them ($709,616 against a typical $872,030), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($375 against a typical $403), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,892 ft² against a typical 2,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1955 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 48% 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 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ was $7,375. The county assessed it at $284,300.

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