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$616,821$415 / 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 $500,000 on Oct 18, 2005

897 SLOCUM AVE

RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657
0
Baths
1,487 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
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

$617K
$547K low$686K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Oct 18, 2005
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.$125,821
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$100,657
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.80%
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.$341,000
BANK OF AMERICA · R · recorded Jan 28, 2011
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.$150,000
BANK OF AMERICA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,678 (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.$520,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$295,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$512,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$520,400

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.0.08
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.

M
Slocum Skewes SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Ridgefield Memorial High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Bergen Boulevard School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.7 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.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

897 Slocum 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 74% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Older than 77% of homes in Bergen County

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
$317K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$616,821
CheaperTypical $706,599Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$415
CheaperTypical $410Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,487 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 897 Slocum Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgefield 07657Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$616,82126% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41553% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,487 ft²26% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²12% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than193430% of homes23% of homes

About 897 Slocum Ave

How much is 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ is $616,821 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $547,376 to $686,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sell?

897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sold on Oct 18, 2005 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ has 1,487 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ built?

897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

897 Slocum 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 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgefield 07657?

Among the 2,580 homes in Ridgefield 07657, it is worth more than 26% of them ($616,821 against a typical $706,599), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($415 against a typical $410), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,487 ft² against a typical 1,840 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1934 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Bergen 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 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was $8,678. The county assessed it at $520,400.

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