Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds

423 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.58 acresLot Size
1894Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Prepare to fall in love! 423 N. Ridgewood in South Orange is a grand center hall Colonial filled with character and charm. This one of a kind home offers space and tranquility plus proximity to downtown train and town. The estate-like .58-acre yard features a back patio for entertaining and plenty of room to play or add a pool. Step into the impressive foyer with leaded glass windows and high ceilings, and you'll know you've arrived somewhere special. The spacious dining room is bathed in light from...Prepare to fall in love! 423 N. Ridgewood in South Orange is a grand center hall Colonial filled with character and charm. This one of a kind home offers space and tranquility plus proximity to downtown train and town. The estate-like .58-acre yard features a back patio for entertaining and plenty of room to play or add a pool. Step into the impressive foyer with leaded glass windows and high ceilings, and you'll know you've arrived somewhere special. The spacious dining room is bathed in light from new windows. The renovated, eat-in kitchen offers a large walnut-topped island, wall oven, six-burner stove, Bosch dishwasher, and direct access to the yard. A butler's pantry, mudroom, and powder room add convenience. Entertain in the elegant living room with coffered ceilings, or through double French doors into the one-of-a-kind "Vermont room featuring a grand fireplace, custom built-ins, and exposed beams. Upstairs, find second-floor laundry and two separate bedroom wings. Wing one includes two bedrooms, a shared full bath, and a connecting play/homework room. Wing two offers a guest room with dedicated bath and a stunning primary suite with dressing room and ensuite bath with soaking tub and separate shower. The top floor adds three more bedrooms, a large rec room, and two full baths. With abundant storage, a 5-year-old boiler, and mini splits on each level, comfort and peace of mind are built in.
Listing Agent
  1. Bonnie Ramsey

    Bonnie Ramsey

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    P: (347) 512-5669

    M: (347) 512-5669

Listing closed: 12/11/2025 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3992731

Location

Sold By PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, SUSAN PENNEY PARSELLS

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Principal and Interest

$8,435

Property Taxes

$2,717

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Property Information for 423 North Ridgewood Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $32,606 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Compensation Remarks: 2.5% less $125 GSMLS fee
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: South Orange Ave to N. Ridgewood. House is on left just before Melrose Place
  • Days On Market: 9
  • Primary Style: Colonial

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1894
  • Lot Size: 0.58 AC / 25,264 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 302
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 423.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: N Ridgewood Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1623
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $32,606
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  • Assessment Total: 1299600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-00302-0000-00027-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Finished Garage

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, Dryer, Freezer, KitExhFn, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvenSelf, StkW/D, OvnWElec, WineRefr
  • Lot Identifier: 27
  • Approximate Lot Size: .580 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.58
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1894
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 790800.0
  • Assessment Land: 508800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Split AC
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Auxiliary Electric Heat, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding, Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, StallTub
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • # Baths: 5.1
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 20x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x11
  • # Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room Dim: 18x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 20x25
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x18
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 15x25
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 11x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 20x25
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 15x20
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 12x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: 3Bedroom,Attic,BathMain,BathOthr,SittngRm
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 16
  • Other Room 3: SittngRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: SittngRm
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 6: Bedroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: Third

Rental

Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 423 North Ridgewood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3992731

$1,580,000—
Dec 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925170421

$1,580,000

+5.7% / yr

Oct 24, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3992731

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3992731

$1,580,000
12/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925170421

$1,580,000

+5.7% / yr

10/24/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3992731

—

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Public records

423 North Ridgewood Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

4,586 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,586 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

25,265 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 423 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

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