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$408,907$289 / 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 91How 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 $212,000 on Mar 16, 2020

277 RIDGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07104
0
Baths
1,416 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.
2,130 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$409K
$371K low$447K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$212,000 · Mar 16, 2020
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.$214,157
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$171,326
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.41%
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.$194,750
GUARANTEED RATE · recorded Mar 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,014 (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.$175,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$175,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,400

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.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
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 · 0.5 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

277 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 less than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Newark 07104
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Newark 07104
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Forest Hill

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
$121K$780K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$408,907
CheaperTypical $482,304Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$289
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,721 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size2,130 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 277 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillNewark 07104Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$408,90731% of homes30% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28982% of homes85% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,416 ft²26% of homes18% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,130 ft²2% of homes13% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192675% of homes72% of homes39% of homes

About 277 Ridge St

How much is 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ is $408,907 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $371,294 to $446,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sell?

277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sold on Mar 16, 2020 for $212,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ has 1,416 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ built?

277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

277 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 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07104?

Among the 6,180 homes in Newark 07104, it is worth more than 30% of them ($408,907 against a typical $482,304), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($289 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,416 ft² against a typical 2,721 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (2,130 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 72% of them (1926 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 10% 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 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 277 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was $7,014. The county assessed it at $175,400.

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