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$1,256,382$707 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $100 on Dec 1, 1984

278 S VAN DIEN AVE

RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
0
Baths
1,777 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.
1.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.1M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100 · Dec 1, 1984

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,854 (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.$963,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$725,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$963,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$963,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.67 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Somerville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Ridgewood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

278 S Van Dien 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 more than 84% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Bergen County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Ridgewood 07450
  • Among the largest lots in Ridgewood 07450
  • Among the oldest homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Ridgewood 07450

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

This home
$640K$3M

This home is worth more than 51% 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.

Estimated value$1,256,382
CheaperTypical $1,244,056Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$707
CheaperTypical $578Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,777 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,268 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size1.69 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 278 S Van Dien Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgewood 07450Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,256,38251% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70794% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,777 ft²28% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.69 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than18953% of homesalmost no homes

About 278 S Van Dien Ave

How much is 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ is $1,256,382 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,093,292 to $1,419,472. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ last sell?

278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ last sold on Dec 1, 1984 for $100, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ built?

278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ is assigned to Somerville Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ridgewood High School (high), rated A; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Ridgewood Village School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgewood 07450?

Among the 7,499 homes in Ridgewood 07450, it is worth more than 51% of them ($1,256,382 against a typical $1,244,056), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($707 against a typical $578), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,777 ft² against a typical 2,268 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.69 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1895 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 84% 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 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 S Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ was $27,854. The county assessed it at $963,800.

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