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$951,228$632 / 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 87How 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 $248,000 on Jun 22, 1988

656 RIDGEWOOD AVE

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043
0
Baths
1,505 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
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

$951K
$829K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$248,000 · Jun 22, 1988
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$951,228
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$760,982

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,930 (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.$538,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$344,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$538,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$538,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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

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

E
Watchung Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Buzz Aldrin Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07043These 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.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$277,430
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

656 Ridgewood 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 86% of homes in Montclair 07043
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Montclair 07043
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Montclair 07043
  • Older than 70% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Montclair 07043

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

This home
$466K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Montclair 07043.

How it measures up in Montclair 07043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07043.

Estimated value$951,228
CheaperTypical $1,396,424Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$632
CheaperTypical $599Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,505 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,365 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 656 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07043Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$951,22814% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63267% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,505 ft²12% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac12% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than192341% of homes30% of homes

About 656 Ridgewood Ave

How much is 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ is $951,228 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $829,434 to $1,073,022. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ last sell?

656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ last sold on Jun 22, 1988 for $248,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ?

656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ has 1,505 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ built?

656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ?

656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Watchung Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Buzz Aldrin Middle School (middle), rated A; Montclair High School (high), rated B. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07043?

Among the 3,790 homes in Montclair 07043, it is worth more than 14% of them ($951,228 against a typical $1,396,424), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($632 against a typical $599), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,505 ft² against a typical 2,365 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1923 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 72% 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 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Ridgewood Ave, Montclair, NJ was $18,930. The county assessed it at $538,400.

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