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$951,635$490 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $545,000 on Aug 12, 2003

686 ELM AVE

RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657
0
Baths
1,944 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.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$952K
$843K 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.$545,000 · Aug 12, 2003
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.$951,635
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$761,308

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,524 (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.$865,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$332,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$532,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$857,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$865,100

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.

M
Slocum Skewes SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Ridgefield Memorial High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Bergen Boulevard School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

686 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 more than 85% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Bergen County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Ridgefield 07657

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
$302K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 85% 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$951,635
CheaperTypical $705,495Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$490
CheaperTypical $410Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 686 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgefield 07657Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$951,63585% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49084% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,944 ft²55% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac32% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than199391% of homes87% of homes

About 686 Elm Ave

How much is 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ is $951,635 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $843,334 to $1,059,936. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sell?

686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sold on Aug 12, 2003 for $545,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ has 1,944 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ built?

686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ is assigned to Slocum Skewes School (middle), rated B+; Ridgefield Memorial High School (high), rated B-; Bergen Boulevard School (elementary). All sit in Ridgefield Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgefield 07657?

Among the 2,580 homes in Ridgefield 07657, it is worth more than 85% of them ($951,635 against a typical $705,495), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($490 against a typical $410), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,944 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1993 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 69% 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 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was $14,524. The county assessed it at $865,100.

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