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Last sold for $820,000 on Jan 16, 2014

488 CHESTNUT ST

RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657
0
Baths
3,994 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$820,000 · Jan 16, 2014
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.$467,500
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA · P · recorded Jan 16, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,781 (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.$1,303,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$387,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$916,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,285,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,303,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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(3)

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

H
Ridgefield Memorial High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Bergen Boulevard School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Slocum Skewes SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.5 mi

District: Ridgefield Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07657These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,739
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,212 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,854
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,610
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

488 Chestnut 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Ridgefield 07657

How it measures up in Ridgefield 07657

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgefield 07657.

Living area3,994 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,843 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 488 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgefield 07657Bergen County
Living areabigger than3,994 ft²98% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac87% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than199391% of homes86% of homes

About 488 Chestnut St

When did 488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ last sell?

488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ last sold on Jan 16, 2014 for $820,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ?

488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ has 3,994 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ built?

488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ?

488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ is assigned to Ridgefield Memorial High School (high), rated B-; Bergen Boulevard School (elementary); Slocum Skewes School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Ridgefield Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgefield 07657?

Among the 2,580 homes in Ridgefield 07657, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,994 ft² against a typical 1,843 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1993 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Chestnut St, Ridgefield, NJ was $21,781. The county assessed it at $1,303,600.

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