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$2,231,866$470 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,295,000 on Feb 19, 2021

281 MOUNTAIN AVE

RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
0
Baths
4,751 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
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

$2.2M
$2M low$2.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,295,000 · Feb 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$37,186 (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.$1,286,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$546,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$740,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,286,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,286,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
George Washington Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Ridge Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Ridgewood High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

281 Mountain 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 97% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Ridgewood 07450
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Ridgewood 07450
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 81% of 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
$657K$3M

This home is worth more than 92% 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$2,231,866
CheaperTypical $1,242,987Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$470
CheaperTypical $578Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area4,751 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,249 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 281 Mountain Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgewood 07450Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,231,86692% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47012% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than4,751 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac79% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than192830% of homes19% of homes

About 281 Mountain Ave

How much is 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ is $2,231,866 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,037,809 to $2,425,923. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ last sell?

281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ last sold on Feb 19, 2021 for $1,295,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ has 4,751 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ built?

281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ is assigned to George Washington Middle School (middle), rated A; Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ridgewood High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Ridgewood Village School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgewood 07450?

Among the 7,499 homes in Ridgewood 07450, it is worth more than 92% of them ($2,231,866 against a typical $1,242,987), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($470 against a typical $578), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,751 ft² against a typical 2,249 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1928 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 97% 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 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Mountain Ave, Ridgewood, NJ was $37,186. The county assessed it at $1,286,700.

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