490 Ridgewood Ave

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Description

Perfectly situated on prestigious Ridgewood Ave, this thoughtfully designed and renovated home strikes the perfect balance between functionality and beauty. Enjoy this pristinely maintained home with all the bells and whistles.Loaded with natural light, highlights include chef's kitchen w/ marble counters, custom cabinetry, center island and high end stainless appliances. Mud room loaded with storage right off the 2 car attached garage w/ electric doors. Fabulous floor plan w/ large formal DR, gracious...Perfectly situated on prestigious Ridgewood Ave, this thoughtfully designed and renovated home strikes the perfect balance between functionality and beauty. Enjoy this pristinely maintained home with all the bells and whistles.Loaded with natural light, highlights include chef's kitchen w/ marble counters, custom cabinetry, center island and high end stainless appliances. Mud room loaded with storage right off the 2 car attached garage w/ electric doors. Fabulous floor plan w/ large formal DR, gracious LR with FP and 1st fl den and extra sunroom. Primary suite w/ gas fireplace, walk through custom closet and gorgeous bath w/ soaking tub, double sinks and radiant floor heat. Finished basement! Rec room, exercise area, powder rm. Outside does not disappoint w/ beautifully landscaped, flat, private fenced yard, bluestone patio off kitchen w/ built-in grill area, plenty of dining & lounge seating and outdoor tv. Underground sprinklers & full house generator.

Listing Agents

  1. Dana Schwern

    Dana Schwern

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    dana.schwern@compass.com

    P: (201)-657-5201

  2. Susan Lovit

    Susan Lovit

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    susan.lovit@compass.com

    P: (973)-477-7252

Property Details for 490 Ridgewood Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Other
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached, Gar Opener
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2025 08:59 PM

Property Details for 490 Ridgewood Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #22011377
Days on Market15
Taxes$35,438 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County

Location

Sold By Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair, Jillian Nolan

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$12,121 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,168

Property Taxes

$2,953

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 490 Ridgewood Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Glen Ridge
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Ridgewood
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 490
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07028
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $35,438
School Information
  • Senior High School: RIDGEWOOD
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns
  • Average Acres: 0.41
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 25
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths full: 3
  • Baths partial: 2
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement Description: Esercise Rm, Family Rm, Laundry Rm, Powder Rm, Storage Rm, Utility Rm
  • Number of rooms: 11
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Trans
  • Full Baths Total: 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns
  • Pool: False
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (201) 657-5201
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $1,349,000.00
  • Listing Date: 04-05-2022
  • Expired Date: 10-05-2022
  • Pending Date: 04-21-2022
  • Close Date: 06-30-2022
  • Status Date: 06-29-2022
  • Sale Price: $1,881,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Perfectly situated on prestigious Ridgewood Ave, this thoughtfully designed and renovated home strikes the perfect balance between functionality and beauty. Enjoy this pristinely maintained home with all the bells and whistles.Loaded with natural light, highlights include chef's kitchen w/ marble counters, custom cabinetry, center island and high end stainless appliances. Mud room loaded with storage right off the 2 car attached garage w/ electric doors. Fabulous floor plan w/ large formal DR, gracious LR with FP and 1st fl den and extra sunroom. Primary suite w/ gas fireplace, walk through custom closet and gorgeous bath w/ soaking tub, double sinks and radiant floor heat. Finished basement! Rec room, exercise area, powder rm. Outside does not disappoint w/ beautifully landscaped, flat, private fenced yard, bluestone patio off kitchen w/ built-in grill area, plenty of dining & lounge seating and outdoor tv. Underground sprinklers & full house generator.

Property History for 490 Ridgewood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3773408

$1,881,000
Jun 29, 2022

Sold

NJMLS #22011377

$1,881,000
Jun 20, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495150864

$1,881,000

+8.8% / yr

Apr 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3773408

$1,349,000
Apr 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #22011377

$1,349,000
Sep 11, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646334953

$1,255,000

+8.4% / yr

Sep 11, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3400350

$1,255,000
Jun 29, 2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3400350

$1,049,000
May 3, 2011

Sold

GSMLS #2806390

$750,000
May 2, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312075863

$750,000
Sep 28, 2010

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #2806390

$799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3773408

$1,881,000
06/29/2022

Sold

NJMLS #22011377

$1,881,000
06/20/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495150864

$1,881,000

+8.8% / yr

04/05/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3773408

$1,349,000
04/04/2022

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #22011377

$1,349,000
09/11/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646334953

$1,255,000

+8.4% / yr

09/11/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3400350

$1,255,000
06/29/2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3400350

$1,049,000
05/03/2011

Sold

GSMLS #2806390

$750,000
05/02/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312075863

$750,000
09/28/2010

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #2806390

$799,000

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

Public Records for 490 Ridgewood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$482,900Additions$609,200Total$1,092,100
Tax Record2024$37,328 ($3,111 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtLot Size17,999 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN08 00125-0000-00006

Schools near 490 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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