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$631,700$539 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $441,000 on Feb 12, 2018

540 ELM AVE

RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657
0
Baths
1,172 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.
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

$632K
$562K low$701K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$441,000 · Feb 12, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,431 (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.$520,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$347,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$497,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$520,100

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.0.12
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(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.

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

E
Bergen Boulevard School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.3 mi
H
Ridgefield Memorial High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Slocum Skewes SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.6 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%

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How this home compares

540 Elm 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.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Ridgefield 07657

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

This home
$303K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 26% 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.

Estimated value$631,700
CheaperTypical $724,861Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$539
CheaperTypical $397Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,835 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 540 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgefield 07657Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$631,70026% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53995% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,172 ft²9% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac33% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than193430% of homes23% of homes

About 540 Elm Ave

How much is 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ is $631,700 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $562,401 to $700,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sell?

540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sold on Feb 12, 2018 for $441,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ has 1,172 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ built?

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

What schools serve 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ is assigned to Bergen Boulevard School (elementary); Ridgefield Memorial High School (high), rated C+; 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 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgefield 07657?

Among the 2,580 homes in Ridgefield 07657, it is worth more than 26% of them ($631,700 against a typical $724,861), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($539 against a typical $397), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,172 ft² against a typical 1,835 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1934 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 26% 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 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was $8,431. The county assessed it at $520,100.

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