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$469,130$382 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

540 RIDGE RD

WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480
0
Baths
1,228 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$469K
$454K low$484K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,828 (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.$209,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$209,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Marshall Hill Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
West Milford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Macopin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi

District: West Milford Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07480These 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.31
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,040
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.424 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,826
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,611
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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 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 less than 80% of homes in Passaic County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in West Milford 07480
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Passaic County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Passaic County

What homes are worth in West Milford 07480

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

This home
$203K$947K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in West Milford 07480.

How it measures up in West Milford 07480

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Milford 07480.

Estimated value$469,130
CheaperTypical $509,260Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$382
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,228 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,602 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 540 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Milford 07480Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$469,13042% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38283% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,228 ft²26% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac49% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than196652% of homes72% of homes

About 540 Ridge Rd

How much is 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ is $469,130 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $454,036 to $484,224. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ last sell?

540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ last sold on Dec 20, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ?

540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ has 1,228 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ built?

540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

What schools serve 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ?

540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ is assigned to Marshall Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C; West Milford High School (high), rated C; Macopin Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in West Milford Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ compare to other homes in West Milford 07480?

Among the 5,911 homes in West Milford 07480, it is worth more than 42% of them ($469,130 against a typical $509,260), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($382 against a typical $304), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,228 ft² against a typical 1,602 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1966 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 20% 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 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ was $8,828. The county assessed it at $209,500.

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