Last Sold Price
4 beds
488 Dorchester Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Description

Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial Cape set on a picturesque tree-lined street in one of Ridgewood’s most desirable neighborhoods. Offering timeless curb appeal and thoughtful updates throughout, this inviting home blends comfort, style, and convenience. Step inside to a welcoming living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area and updated kitchen featuring abundant storage and lovely views of the manicured backyard. Sliding door access to the rear deck creates the perfect...Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial Cape set on a picturesque tree-lined street in one of Ridgewood’s most desirable neighborhoods. Offering timeless curb appeal and thoughtful updates throughout, this inviting home blends comfort, style, and convenience. Step inside to a welcoming living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area and updated kitchen featuring abundant storage and lovely views of the manicured backyard. Sliding door access to the rear deck creates the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living, entertaining, or relaxing. The first floor offers a spacious primary bedroom, an additional bedroom, and a full bath, providing flexible one-level living options. Upstairs features two generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. A partially finished basement adds valuable bonus space ideal for a media room, family room, home office, gym, or recreation area. The fully fenced backyard is a private retreat complete with deck, hot tub, paver patio, and storage shed—designed for year-round enjoyment. Ideally located near Hawes Elementary School, NYC transportation, parks, and vibrant downtown Ridgewood shopping and dining. A rare opportunity to enjoy exceptional location, lifestyle, and lasting value.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/29/2026 08:00 PM

  1. Listed by Tara Thompson • The Agency One Rock-Ridgewood
    P: (201) 618-1384 TTHOMPSON@CHRISTIESRENNJ.COM

Property Details for 488 Dorchester Road

MLS #
26013783
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$11,456 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
-
Lot Size
-
Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Colonial
Waterfront
None
Garage
None

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency One Rock-Ridgewood, Tara Thompson

Sold By The Agency One Rock-Ridgewood, Vivienne I. Muldoon

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Property Information for 488 Dorchester Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Ridgewood
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Dorchester
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 488
  • Street Direction: West
  • Zip Code: 07450
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: Full Dormer
  • Tax: $11,456
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hawes Elementary
  • Junior High School: Benjamin Franklin MS
  • Senior High School: Ridgewood High Sch
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1950's, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: West
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 38
Utilities
  • Heatcool: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Baths full: 2
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Number of rooms: 6
  • Lifestyle: 1st Flr Mbdrm, Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 2
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: None
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 201-618-1384
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $820,000.00
  • Listing Date: 04-07-2026
  • Pending Date: 05-07-2026
  • Close Date: 06-30-2026
  • Status Date: 06-30-2026
  • Sale Price: $999,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial Cape set on a picturesque tree-lined street in one of Ridgewood’s most desirable neighborhoods. Offering timeless curb appeal and thoughtful updates throughout, this inviting home blends comfort, style, and convenience. Step inside to a welcoming living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area and updated kitchen featuring abundant storage and lovely views of the manicured backyard. Sliding door access to the rear deck creates the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living, entertaining, or relaxing. The first floor offers a spacious primary bedroom, an additional bedroom, and a full bath, providing flexible one-level living options. Upstairs features two generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. A partially finished basement adds valuable bonus space ideal for a media room, family room, home office, gym, or recreation area. The fully fenced backyard is a private retreat complete with deck, hot tub, paver patio, and storage shed—designed for year-round enjoyment. Ideally located near Hawes Elementary School, NYC transportation, parks, and vibrant downtown Ridgewood shopping and dining. A rare opportunity to enjoy exceptional location, lifestyle, and lasting value.

Property History for 488 Dorchester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2026

Sold

NJMLS #26013783

$999,000
May 6, 2026

Under Contract

NJMLS #26013783

Apr 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26013783

$820,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2026

Sold

NJMLS #26013783

$999,000
05/06/2026

Under Contract

NJMLS #26013783

04/06/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26013783

$820,000

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

Public Records for 488 Dorchester Road

Taxable ValueLand$265,800Additions$130,600Total$396,400
Tax Record2025$11,456 ($955 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,468 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,468 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR2CountyBERGENAPN51-04602-0000-00014

Schools near 488 Dorchester Road

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
Willard Elementary School
PublicK to 5

George Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridgewood High School
Public9 to 12

Ridge 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 488 Dorchester Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
$999,000
4
$1,150,000
4
$269,000
1,468
6,839
1,916
6,882
$630,000
5
6,578
$525,000
1,792
7,362

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