296 Ridgewood Ave

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Description

Once In A While A Special Home Comes For Sale,Here It Is. Come Preview This Breathtaking Victorian Home Located In Prestigious Glen Ridge & Receiving The 2004 Historical Preservation Society Award. Sitting On A Beautiful Landscaped Corner Lot W/A Charming Front Porch. Upon Entering You Are Greeted By A Sitting Area W/A Wood-burning Fireplace,Which Leads To An Open Concept Living & Dining Rm W/ Hardwood Flrs. You Will Love The Updated Chefs Kitchen W/High End European Appliances. Walk Up The 2nd Level...Once In A While A Special Home Comes For Sale,Here It Is. Come Preview This Breathtaking Victorian Home Located In Prestigious Glen Ridge & Receiving The 2004 Historical Preservation Society Award. Sitting On A Beautiful Landscaped Corner Lot W/A Charming Front Porch. Upon Entering You Are Greeted By A Sitting Area W/A Wood-burning Fireplace,Which Leads To An Open Concept Living & Dining Rm W/ Hardwood Flrs. You Will Love The Updated Chefs Kitchen W/High End European Appliances. Walk Up The 2nd Level To 3 Bedrooms & Renovated Bathroom W/Lovely Soaking Tub & Shower. There Is Also A Walk Up Attic W/4th Bedroom Loft Suite & Its Own Private Bathroom. Additional Upgrades Are MultiZone Central AC & Forced Air Heat. The Backyard Is Perfect For Those Summer Get Togethers. Convenient To Transportation,Parks,& Shopping.
  1. Listed by GIOVANNI RANDAZZO • RE/MAX CENTRAL

Property Details for 296 Ridgewood Avenue

Style
Victorian, Detached
Directions
On corner of Ridgewood Avenue and Wildwood Terrace.
Days On Market
38
Primary Style
Victorian
LISTING CLOSED: 04/19/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 296 Ridgewood Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3681632
Days on Market38
Taxes$20,431 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1897
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX CENTRAL, GIOVANNI RANDAZZO

Sold By REDFIN CORPORATION, SHAIN ISMAILOVSKI

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Building Information for 296 Ridgewood Avenue

Stories-Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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$6,063 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,360

Property Taxes

$1,703

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 296 Ridgewood Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: GLEN RIDGE
  • Grade School: RIDGEWOOD
  • High School: GLEN RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 38
  • Renovated Year: 2004
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Glen Ridge Boro Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 99
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1608.0
  • Street # Display: 296.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: ESSEX
  • Street Name: RIDGEWOOD AVE
  • Zip Code: 07028-1407
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $20,431
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  • Assessment Total: 661000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1608-00099-0000-00005-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Description: On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwshr, Dryer, RgOvGas, Refrig, Washer, WineRefr
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Identifier: 5
  • Approximate Lot Size: 68X77 IRR
  • Total Acres: 0.0
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1897
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Historical
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 211100.0
  • Assessment Land: 449900.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CeilHigh, SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Foyer/Hall, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type, Pantry
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,OutEntrn,Pantry,Porch,SittngRm,Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Other Room, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 9
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 296 Ridgewood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2026

Sold

GSMLS #4027265

$1,520,000
Jul 19, 2026

Sold

NJMLS #26016940

$1,520,000
Jul 18, 2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4027265

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2026

Sold

GSMLS #4027265

$1,520,000
07/19/2026

Sold

NJMLS #26016940

$1,520,000
07/18/2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4027265

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

Public Records for 296 Ridgewood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$449,900Additions$233,300Total$683,200
Tax Record2024$23,352 ($1,946 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,956 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,956 SqFtLot Size5,236 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1897ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN08 00099-0000-00005

Schools near 296 Ridgewood Avenue

This home is within Glen Ridge Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Ave School
PublicPK to 2

Ridgewood Avenue School
Public3 to 6

Glen Ridge High School
Public7 to 12

Central School
PublicPK to 2

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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