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$712,759$207 / 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 93How 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 $630,000 on Feb 7, 2006

490 RIDGE RD

NEWTON, NJ 07860
0
Baths
3,440 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.
2.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$713K
$666K low$760K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$630,000 · Feb 7, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,566 (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.$429,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$316,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$429,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$429,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySUSSEX
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
Fredon Township SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.3 mi
M
Kittatinny Regional SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.0 mi

District: Fredon Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07860These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,386
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.250 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,501
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

490 Ridge 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 95% of homes in Newton 07860
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Sussex County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Newton 07860
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Sussex County
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Newton 07860

What homes are worth in Newton 07860

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

This home
$208K$808K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Newton 07860.

How it measures up in Newton 07860

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 07860.

Estimated value$712,759
CheaperTypical $429,360Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $262Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area3,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,668 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size2.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 490 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 07860Sussex County
Estimated valuepricier than$712,75995% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20715% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than3,440 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.44 ac83% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197968% of homes62% of homes

About 490 Ridge Rd

How much is 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ is $712,759 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $665,737 to $759,781. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ last sell?

490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ last sold on Feb 7, 2006 for $630,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ built?

490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ?

490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ is assigned to Fredon Township School (elementary), rated B+; Kittatinny Regional School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Fredon Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ compare to other homes in Newton 07860?

Among the 9,174 homes in Newton 07860, it is worth more than 95% of them ($712,759 against a typical $429,360), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($207 against a typical $262), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,440 ft² against a typical 1,668 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (2.44 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1979 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Sussex County, it is worth more than 90% 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 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Ridge Rd, Newton, NJ was $13,566. The county assessed it at $429,300.

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