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$521,678$393 / 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 90How 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 $440,000 on Aug 12, 2021

979 SLOCUM AVE

RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657
0
Baths
1,327 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.
3,698 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$522K
$470K low$573K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Aug 12, 2021
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.$81,678
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$65,342
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.79%
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.$440,000
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC · recorded Aug 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,328 (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.$439,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$285,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$432,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$439,700

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.0.09
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(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.

M
Slocum Skewes SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Ridgefield Memorial High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Bergen Boulevard School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.8 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

979 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 90% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Bergen County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Ridgefield 07657
  • Older than 69% 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
$305K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 10% 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$521,678
CheaperTypical $706,418Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$393
CheaperTypical $410Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,327 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,841 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size3,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 979 Slocum Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgefield 07657Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$521,67810% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39341% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,327 ft²15% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,698 ft²13% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than194443% of homes31% of homes

About 979 Slocum Ave

How much is 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ is $521,678 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $470,170 to $573,186. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sell?

979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ last sold on Aug 12, 2021 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ has 1,327 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ built?

979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

979 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 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ compare to other homes in Ridgefield 07657?

Among the 2,580 homes in Ridgefield 07657, it is worth more than 10% of them ($521,678 against a typical $706,418), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($393 against a typical $410), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,327 ft² against a typical 1,841 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (3,698 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1944 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 12% 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 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Slocum Ave, Ridgefield, NJ was $7,328. The county assessed it at $439,700.

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