Last Sold Price
7 beds
285 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

Description

NYC trains, Vibrant downtown, Parks, Tennis, and town pool right down the street. This totally remodeled brick Tudor is perfectly located to everything but its still tucked away on its 1.15 acre grounds. This impressive home boasts 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The main floor has an open floor plan kitchen/family room space. The Chef's Kitchen is 23x35 and the family room with Cove ceilings is 20x17. Needless to say this home has gleaming hardwood floors and too many original mouldings and details to...NYC trains, Vibrant downtown, Parks, Tennis, and town pool right down the street. This totally remodeled brick Tudor is perfectly located to everything but its still tucked away on its 1.15 acre grounds. This impressive home boasts 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The main floor has an open floor plan kitchen/family room space. The Chef's Kitchen is 23x35 and the family room with Cove ceilings is 20x17. Needless to say this home has gleaming hardwood floors and too many original mouldings and details to list. The perfect home for entertaining with style with four sets of French doors leading out to stone terraces and lovely grounds.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/04/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by SAM JOSEPH • BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES

Property Details for 285 North Ridgewood Road

Status
MLS #
3369640
Days on Market
84
Taxes
$39,237 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1921
Lot Size
1.15 AC / 50,094 SF
Style
Tudor
Directions
South Orange Ave. to N. Ridgewood
Days On Market
84
Primary Style
Tudor

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES, SAM JOSEPH

Sold By PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, RYAN MCGURL

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Building Information for 285 North Ridgewood Road

Stories-Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,094 SF

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$9,877 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,608

Property Taxes

$3,270

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 285 North Ridgewood Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 84
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2006
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1304
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 285.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 10
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: N Ridgewood Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1503
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: $39,237
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1025000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01304-0000-00034-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, OvnWElec, Refrig, CookGas, Washer, Dishwshr, OvenSelf, WtrSftOw, Disposal, KitExhFn, Dryer, Microwav
  • Lot Identifier: 34
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.150 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.15
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1921
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 703200.0
  • Assessment Land: 321800.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Radiant - Hot Water, 2 Units, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CedrClst, Drapes, CeilBeam, StallShw, SecurSys, Blinds, Shades, WndwTret, CODetect, CeilHigh, CeilCath, TrckLght
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 18x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 10x12
  • # Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x18
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 20x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Non-Functional
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 23x35
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Toilet
  • Living Room Dim: 17x27
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 13x28
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 15x8
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 26x21
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Sunroom, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Office, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 3 Bedrooms, Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 17
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Sunroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Bedroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: Third

Property History for 285 North Ridgewood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3369640

$1,299,999
Aug 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610692675

$1,299,999
Mar 7, 2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3369640

$1,399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3369640

$1,299,999
08/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610692675

$1,299,999
03/07/2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3369640

$1,399,000

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Public Records for 285 North Ridgewood Road

Taxable ValueLand$533,600Additions$1,214,400Total$1,748,000
Tax Record2025$45,168 ($3,764 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt6,215 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,215 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1921ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-01304-0000-00034

Schools near 285 North Ridgewood Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private6 to 12

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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