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Last sold for $530,000 on Sep 13, 2022

279 RIDGEWOOD AVE

NEWARK, NJ 07112
0
Baths
2,231 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.
3,350 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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.$530,000 · Sep 13, 2022
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.$519,332
GUARANTEED RATE INC · recorded Sep 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,801 (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.$270,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$246,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$270,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,100

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.0.08
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Belmont Runyon Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Malcom X Shabazz High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07112These 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.136
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 100.108

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,489 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,722
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,546
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

279 Ridgewood 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.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Newark 07112
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newark 07112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07112.

Living area2,231 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,246 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size3,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 279 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07112Essex County
Living areabigger than2,231 ft²22% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,350 ft²23% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than192553% of homes36% of homes

About 279 Ridgewood Ave

When did 279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sell?

279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sold on Sep 13, 2022 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ has 2,231 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ built?

279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ is assigned to Belmont Runyon Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Malcom X Shabazz High School (high), rated F. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07112?

Among the 4,041 homes in Newark 07112, it is bigger than 22% of them (2,231 ft² against a typical 3,246 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,350 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 53% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was $10,801. The county assessed it at $270,100.

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