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$945,404$515 / 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 94How 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 $555,000 on Jul 15, 2014

78 RIDGEDALE AVE

MADISON, NJ 07940
0
Baths
1,836 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$945K
$886K low$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.$555,000 · Jul 15, 2014
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.$247,404
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$197,923
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.75%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$498,000
INVESTORS BANK · recorded Jan 28, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,000
CITIZENS BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,631 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$499,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$499,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$499,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Central Avenue Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Madison High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Madison Junior SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Madison Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07940These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
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.17,707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,782 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,455
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$211,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

78 Ridgedale 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 74% of homes in Morris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Morris County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Madison 07940
  • Older than 82% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Madison 07940

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

This home
$581K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Madison 07940.

How it measures up in Madison 07940

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 07940.

Estimated value$945,404
CheaperTypical $1,134,760Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$515
CheaperTypical $542Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,836 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,184 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 78 Ridgedale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 07940Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$945,40432% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51540% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,836 ft²32% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac54% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than194635% of homes18% of homes

About 78 Ridgedale Ave

How much is 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ is $945,404 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $885,688 to $1,005,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ last sell?

78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ last sold on Jul 15, 2014 for $555,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ?

78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ has 1,836 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ built?

78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ?

78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ is assigned to Central Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Madison High School (high), rated A-; Madison Junior School (middle), rated B. All sit in Madison Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ compare to other homes in Madison 07940?

Among the 4,474 homes in Madison 07940, it is worth more than 32% of them ($945,404 against a typical $1,134,760), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($515 against a typical $542), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,836 ft² against a typical 2,184 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1946 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 74% 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 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 78 Ridgedale Ave, Madison, NJ was $10,631. The county assessed it at $499,100.

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