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$556,976$242 / 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 83How 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 $505,000 on Jan 30, 2025

299 RIDGEWOOD AVE

NEWARK, NJ 07112
0
Baths
2,300 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.
3,084 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
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

$557K
$463K low$651K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Jan 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,559 (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.$183,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$139,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,400

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.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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 SchoolF
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%

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How this home compares

299 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Newark 07112
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Newark 07112
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Newark 07112

What homes are worth in Newark 07112

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

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$197K$935K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Newark 07112.

How it measures up in Newark 07112

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

Estimated value$556,976
CheaperTypical $551,700Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area2,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,252 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size3,084 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 299 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 07112Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$556,97651% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24282% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,300 ft²24% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,084 ft²19% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192968% of homes45% of homes

About 299 Ridgewood Ave

How much is 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ is $556,976 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $462,807 to $651,145. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sell?

299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ last sold on Jan 30, 2025 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ has 2,300 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ built?

299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ is assigned to Belmont Runyon Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07112?

Among the 4,041 homes in Newark 07112, it is worth more than 51% of them ($556,976 against a typical $551,700), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($242 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 24% of them (2,300 ft² against a typical 3,252 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (3,084 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 68% of them (1929 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 27% 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 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 299 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ was $5,559. The county assessed it at $183,400.

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