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Last sold for $157,000 on Mar 18, 1997

489 WASHINGTON AVE

RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657
0
Baths
1,946 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.
3,302 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,000 · Mar 18, 1997
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.$229,000
GMAC MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Sep 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.$20,000
GMAC MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,770 (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.$536,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$268,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$517,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$536,400

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.0.08
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(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.

E
School #6B-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Cliffside Park High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Cliffside Park 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

489 Washington 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Older than 77% of homes in Bergen County

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 area1,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,837 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size3,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 489 Washington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgefield 07657Bergen County
Living areabigger than1,946 ft²55% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,302 ft²10% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193430% of homes23% of homes

About 489 Washington Ave

When did 489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sell?

489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sold on Mar 18, 1997 for $157,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ has 1,946 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ built?

489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ is assigned to School #6 (elementary), rated B-; Cliffside Park High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Cliffside Park Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgefield 07657?

Among the 2,580 homes in Ridgefield 07657, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,946 ft² against a typical 1,837 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,302 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1934 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 489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Washington Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was $8,770. The county assessed it at $536,400.

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