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$526,144$223 / 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 93How 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

817 RIDGE ST

NEWARK, NJ 07104
0
Baths
2,363 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.
2,601 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$526K
$488K low$565K high
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.$93,744
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$74,995
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.83%
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.$260,000
FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORP · recorded May 17, 2006
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.$172,400
WACHOVIA BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,494 (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.$162,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,400

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.0.06
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
Ridge Street Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Technology High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Newark City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07104These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,859
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,868 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,622
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,041
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

817 Ridge St 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 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Forest Hill
  • Older than 79% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newark 07104

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

This home
$122K$783K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Newark 07104.

How it measures up in Newark 07104

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 07104.

Estimated value$526,144
CheaperTypical $481,855Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area2,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,726 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2,601 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 817 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest HillNewark 07104Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$526,14451% of homes62% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22344% of homes56% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,363 ft²44% of homes40% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,601 ft²7% of homes29% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than191655% of homes61% of homes21% of homes

About 817 Ridge St

How much is 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ is $526,144 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $487,683 to $564,605. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sell?

817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ has 2,363 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ built?

817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ is assigned to Ridge Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Technology High School (high), rated A. All sit in Newark City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ compare to other homes in Newark 07104?

Among the 6,180 homes in Newark 07104, it is worth more than 62% of them ($526,144 against a typical $481,855), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($223 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 40% of them (2,363 ft² against a typical 2,726 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (2,601 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 61% of them (1916 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 26% 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 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 817 Ridge St, Newark, NJ was $6,494. The county assessed it at $162,400.

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