353 Highland Ave

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Description

Locally known as The Island House, this incredible 5-bedroom and 6-bathroom Mediterranean estate is the jewel of Ridgewood’s Country Club section. Perched privately with no direct neighbors, it offers rare privacy and a premier location in the top-tier Ridge Elementary School district. Designed by a European architect and builder, the home boasts a gourmet chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero, Wolf & Miele appliances, 4 sinks, 2 dishwashers, and multiple warming drawers. Additional spaces include a sunroom...Locally known as The Island House, this incredible 5-bedroom and 6-bathroom Mediterranean estate is the jewel of Ridgewood’s Country Club section. Perched privately with no direct neighbors, it offers rare privacy and a premier location in the top-tier Ridge Elementary School district. Designed by a European architect and builder, the home boasts a gourmet chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero, Wolf & Miele appliances, 4 sinks, 2 dishwashers, and multiple warming drawers. Additional spaces include a sunroom overlooking an hourglass gunite pool and lush grounds, a study, den, family room, living and dining rooms, plus a full basement with a second laundry and kitchenette. All 5 bedrooms upstairs are oversized, with 3 featuring en-suite baths that have radiant heated floors and high-end fixtures. Set on a beautifully landscaped .60-acres, this is the ultimate sanctuary for entertaining & comfort with the convenience of access to everything the town has to offer. Taxes reassessed to $51,501.
  1. Listed by Christina L. Gibbons • Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood
    P: (917)-837-8853 christina@christinagibbonsgroup.com

Property Details for 353 Highland Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Other
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached
LISTING UPDATED: 01/22/2026 10:58 AM

Property Details for 353 Highland Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #25010157
Days on Market166
Taxes$51,501 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyBergen County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood, Christina L. Gibbons

Sold By Gilsenan & Co., Marilyn Becker

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$13,150 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,858

Property Taxes

$4,292

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 353 Highland Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Ridgewood
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Highland
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 353
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07450
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Tax: $51,501
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ridge E.S.
  • Junior High School: George Washington
  • Senior High School: Ridgewood
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Corner Lot
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Renovated, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 41
Utilities
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Radiators
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths full: 5
  • Baths partial: 1
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement Description: FULL/FINISHED, REC AREA, OFC, KITCHEN, FBTH, 2ND LNDRY RM
  • Number of rooms: 15
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp, Extended Family
  • Full Baths Total: 6
  • Num of Baths: 5.1
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Gas
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns
  • Pool Type: Gunite, Heated, Outdoor Pool
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 917-837-8853
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $1,895,000.00
  • Listing Date: 04-04-2025
  • Pending Date: 10-28-2025
  • Close Date: 12-11-2025
  • Status Date: 12-10-2025
  • Sale Price: $1,817,500
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Locally known as The Island House, this incredible 5-bedroom and 6-bathroom Mediterranean estate is the jewel of Ridgewood’s Country Club section. Perched privately with no direct neighbors, it offers rare privacy and a premier location in the top-tier Ridge Elementary School district. Designed by a European architect and builder, the home boasts a gourmet chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero, Wolf & Miele appliances, 4 sinks, 2 dishwashers, and multiple warming drawers. Additional spaces include a sunroom overlooking an hourglass gunite pool and lush grounds, a study, den, family room, living and dining rooms, plus a full basement with a second laundry and kitchenette. All 5 bedrooms upstairs are oversized, with 3 featuring en-suite baths that have radiant heated floors and high-end fixtures. Set on a beautifully landscaped .60-acres, this is the ultimate sanctuary for entertaining & comfort with the convenience of access to everything the town has to offer. Taxes reassessed to $51,501.

Property History for 353 Highland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926489432

$1,817,500

-1.6% / yr

Dec 10, 2025

Sold

NJMLS #25010157

$1,817,500
Oct 27, 2025

Under Contract

NJMLS #25010157

Sep 5, 2025

Price Change

NJMLS #25010157

$1,895,000
Jul 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25010157

Jun 4, 2025

Under Contract

NJMLS #25010157

Apr 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25010157

$1,995,000
Mar 20, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24008365

Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24008365

$1,999,000
Mar 5, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24002784

Jan 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24002784

$2,250,000
Jul 16, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #21029075

Jul 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21029075

$2,350,000
Jun 19, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #267831358

$2,500,000

+62164.4% / yr

Mar 5, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #265789440

$1
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926489432

$1,817,500

-1.6% / yr

12/10/2025

Sold

NJMLS #25010157

$1,817,500
10/27/2025

Under Contract

NJMLS #25010157

09/05/2025

Price Change

NJMLS #25010157

$1,895,000
07/14/2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25010157

06/04/2025

Under Contract

NJMLS #25010157

04/03/2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25010157

$1,995,000
03/20/2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24008365

03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24008365

$1,999,000
03/05/2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24002784

01/29/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24002784

$2,250,000
07/16/2021

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #21029075

07/16/2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21029075

$2,350,000
06/19/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #267831358

$2,500,000

+62164.4% / yr

03/05/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #265789440

$1

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Public Records for 353 Highland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$688,700Additions$1,228,600Total$1,917,300
Tax Record2024$55,007 ($4,584 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,397 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR1CountyBERGENAPN51 02610-0000-00001

Schools near 353 Highland Avenue

This home is within Ridgewood Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hawes Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridgewood High School
Public9 to 12

Somerville Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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Listing Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood, Christina L. Gibbons

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