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$538,240$118 / 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 85How 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 $220,000 on Oct 10, 1989

304 RIDGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07104
0
Baths
4,543 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$538K
$458K low$618K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Oct 10, 1989
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.$296,140
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$236,912
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.36%
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.$140,500
ARK MORTGAGE INC · recorded May 9, 2005
2nd 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.$101,600
CITIBANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,405 (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.$285,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$285,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$285,200

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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

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 · 0.2 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

304 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 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Older than 79% of homes in Essex County

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$787K

This home is worth more than 65% 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$538,240
CheaperTypical $481,417Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area4,543 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,729 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 304 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillNewark 07104Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,24054% of homes65% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1187% of homes11% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than4,543 ft²87% of homes86% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac35% of homes63% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than191760% of homes63% of homes21% of homes

About 304 Ridge St

How much is 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ is $538,240 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $458,469 to $618,011. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sell?

304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sold on Oct 10, 1989 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ has 4,543 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ built?

304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

304 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 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07104?

Among the 6,180 homes in Newark 07104, it is worth more than 65% of them ($538,240 against a typical $481,417), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($118 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 86% of them (4,543 ft² against a typical 2,729 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 63% of them (1917 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 28% 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 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was $11,405. The county assessed it at $285,200.

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