166 S Ridgewood Rd

South Orange, NJ 07079

$589,000
Last Sold Price
3
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Sold 10/25/24
Sold 10/25/24

Description

Brownstone style living in the suburbs! Welcome to 166 S. Ridgewood Road where this completely renovated home offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Curb appeal for sure. Step inside to discover an open and inviting floor plan. Bright and spacious Living Room/Dining Area with span of windows across the front. The spacious eat-in-Kitchen boasts modern appliances, sleek countertops, subway tiled backsplash and rear access to deep, park-like backyard. The first-floor...Brownstone style living in the suburbs! Welcome to 166 S. Ridgewood Road where this completely renovated home offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Curb appeal for sure. Step inside to discover an open and inviting floor plan. Bright and spacious Living Room/Dining Area with span of windows across the front. The spacious eat-in-Kitchen boasts modern appliances, sleek countertops, subway tiled backsplash and rear access to deep, park-like backyard. The first-floor bedroom and full hall bath provides convenience and flexibility, ideal for guests or as a home office. Upstairs you will find the Primary Bedroom with walk-in-closet and a decorative fireplace with floor-to-ceiling brick surround that adds texture and visual warmth, Bedroom 2 and full Bath. Lower-level Recreation Room perfect for work or play, laundry area and storage with rear access to patio and yard. Located only 0.4 miles to the South Orange Train Station and downtown Village makes this home a commuter's dream! Nearby shops, restaurants, parks, schools and South Mountain Reservation are all a stone's throw away! Two no fee town issued permits to park on street in front take the mystery out of where to park...the total package!
  1. Listed by VICTORIA CARTER • WEICHERT REALTORS

Property Details for 166 South Ridgewood Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
S. Ridgewood Road between W 3rd Street and Walton Ave
Days On Market
27
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 10/25/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 166 South Ridgewood Road

StatusSold
MLS #3905895
Days on Market27
Taxes$13,660 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, VICTORIA CARTER

Sold By REDFIN CORPORATION, NATASHA BARTOLOMEO

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Building Information for 166 South Ridgewood Road

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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Property Information for 166 South Ridgewood Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 28
  • Renovated Year: 2021
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2301
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 166.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: S Ridgewood Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1461
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $13,660
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 375600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-02301-0000-00028-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: On-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 28
  • Approximate Lot Size: .071 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.07
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1880
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 190400.0
  • Assessment Land: 185200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 4 Units, Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Fiber Optic, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, FireExtg, SmokeDet, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 9x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 9x14
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 2, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x11
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x17
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 18x24
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathMain,Kitchen,LivDinRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • # Rooms: 6
  • Other Room 3: Living/Dining Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 166 South Ridgewood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 25, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3905895

$589,000—
Aug 15, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3905895

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Jun 5, 2024

Price Change

GSMLS #3905895

$549,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/25/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3905895

$589,000
08/15/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3905895

—
06/05/2024

Price Change

GSMLS #3905895

$549,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 166 South Ridgewood Road

Taxable ValueLand$311,600Additions$324,700Total$636,300
Tax Record2025$16,442 ($1,370 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,220 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,093 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1880ZoningR-C1CountyESSEXAPN19-02301-0000-00028

Schools near 166 South Ridgewood Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
South Mountain Annex
Public - K to 5
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Our Lady of Sorrows School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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