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$1,004,541$543 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $750,000 on Dec 1, 2022

425 S RIDGEWOOD RD

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
0
Baths
1,850 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1M
$922K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · Dec 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,625 (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.$759,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$379,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$759,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$759,500

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.0.30
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(2)

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.

E
Delia Bolden Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07079These 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.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.18,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$231,941
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

425 S Ridgewood Rd 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 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in South Orange 07079
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in South Orange 07079

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

This home
$380K$2M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in South Orange 07079.

How it measures up in South Orange 07079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Orange 07079.

Estimated value$1,004,541
CheaperTypical $1,110,154Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$543
CheaperTypical $441Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 425 S Ridgewood Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Orange 07079Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,004,54140% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54386% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,850 ft²25% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac64% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than192750% of homes42% of homes

About 425 S Ridgewood Rd

How much is 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ is $1,004,541 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $921,909 to $1,087,173. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ last sell?

425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ last sold on Dec 1, 2022 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ?

425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ has 1,850 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ built?

425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ?

425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ is assigned to Delia Bolden Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Columbia High School (high), rated B-; South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ compare to other homes in South Orange 07079?

Among the 4,270 homes in South Orange 07079, it is worth more than 40% of them ($1,004,541 against a typical $1,110,154), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($543 against a typical $441), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,850 ft² against a typical 2,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1927 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 78% 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 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 425 S Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ was $19,625. The county assessed it at $759,500.

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