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$574,900$148 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $435,000 on Dec 7, 2021

81 RIDGE RD

CHESTER, NY 10918
8
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
3,888 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$575K
$528K low$621K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · Dec 7, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,656 (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.$171,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$469,500

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.Ranch
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Rural
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 1,000 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 4.7 mi
M
Warwick Valley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Warwick Valley High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Warwick Valley Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 10918These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.95%
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.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,567
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.399 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,611
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148,810
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

81 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 more than 72% of homes in Orange County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Chester 10918
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Chester 10918

What homes are worth in Chester 10918

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

This home
$278K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Chester 10918.

How it measures up in Chester 10918

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 10918.

Estimated value$574,900
CheaperTypical $546,783Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,002 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.74 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 81 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 10918Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$574,90056% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$148almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than3,888 ft²95% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac58% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than199879% of homes76% of homes

About 81 Ridge Rd

How much is 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY is $574,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $528,401 to $621,400. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY last sell?

81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY last sold on Dec 7, 2021 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY?

81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY has 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,888 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY built?

81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY?

81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY is assigned to Park Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Warwick Valley Middle School (middle), rated B-; Warwick Valley High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Warwick Valley Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY compare to other homes in Chester 10918?

Among the 4,033 homes in Chester 10918, it is worth more than 56% of them ($574,900 against a typical $546,783), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($148 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,888 ft² against a typical 2,002 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.74 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1998 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Orange 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 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 81 Ridge Rd, Chester, NY was $10,656. The county assessed it at $171,500.

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