Last Sold Price
5 beds
40 Ridge Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052

Description

Once in a lifetime opportunity.. Sprawling brick ranch with unobstructed NY skyline view on over 2 acres, this is the private retreat you've been waiting for. Living room, sun room and master have floor to ceiling windows overlooking NYC. Large patio off LR plus lower & upper levels have walk out to patios to enjoy the panoramic views. Separate Dining Room off kitchen. Kitchen is granite with upscale stainless appliances. The library connects to a spiral staircase leading to a huge recreation room...Once in a lifetime opportunity.. Sprawling brick ranch with unobstructed NY skyline view on over 2 acres, this is the private retreat you've been waiting for. Living room, sun room and master have floor to ceiling windows overlooking NYC. Large patio off LR plus lower & upper levels have walk out to patios to enjoy the panoramic views. Separate Dining Room off kitchen. Kitchen is granite with upscale stainless appliances. The library connects to a spiral staircase leading to a huge recreation room with separate kitchen and indoor pool room. Open the floor to ceiling sliders in pool room and enjoy the outdoors,
LISTING CLOSED: 11/10/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 40 Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
3642719
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$33,704 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
2.21 AC / 96,267 SF
Style
Ranch
Directions
Mount Pleasant Avenue to Ridge Road almost at Prospect Ave and looks like a private road
Days On Market
29
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Ranch
Section/Subdiv/Development
The Ridge

Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, SUSAN BLODGETT

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, SUSAN BLODGETT

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Building Information for 40 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size2.21 AC / 96,267 SF

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$7,282 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,473

Property Taxes

$2,809

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: ROOSEVELT
  • Grade School: GREGORY
  • High School: W ORANGE
  • Active Days on Market: 30
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: West Orange Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 80.5
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Brick
  • Town #: 1622.0
  • Street # Display: 40.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: RIDGE RD
  • Zip Code: 07052-4018
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $33,704
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  • Assessment Total: 810000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1622-00080-0005-00040-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, KitExhFn, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvnWElec
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Skyline View
  • Lot Identifier: 40
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2.208 AC
  • Total Acres: 2.21
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1950
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 439800.0
  • Assessment Land: 370200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 3 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Amenities: Pool-Indoor
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Indoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 6.1
  • # Full Baths: 6
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 21x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 27x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x18
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x11
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 20x12
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 17x13
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x15
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Den Dim: 17x13
  • Den Level: Ground
  • Living Room Dim: 26x28
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Den, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 23x13
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 17x13
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 28x36
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,DiningRm,Vestibul,GarEnter,Kitchen,Library,LivingRm,Pantry,PowderRm,Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Sunroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Library
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Rec Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 40 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 10, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3642719

$880,000
Nov 4, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684285811

$880,000

+2.1% / yr

Jul 27, 2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3642719

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/10/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3642719

$880,000
11/04/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684285811

$880,000

+2.1% / yr

07/27/2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3642719

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Public Records for 40 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$655,000Additions$992,900Total$1,647,900
Tax Record2025$43,290 ($3,608 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt6,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,548 SqFtStories1Lot Size96,180 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR-1CountyESSEXAPN22-00080-05-00040

Schools near 40 Ridge Road

This home is within West Orange Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hazel Avenue Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Middle School
Public7 to 8

West Orange High School
Public9 to 12

Gregory Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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