492 Ridgewood Rd

Maplewood, NJ 07040

$1,379,000
Last Sold Price
5
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Sold 9/30/22
Sold 9/30/22

Description

Move-in ready and renovated 5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath classic CH Colonial located only a few blocks from the vibrant village of Maplewood and Mid-Town direct train. Fabulous curb appeal with exquisite landscaping.... Upon first entering the large foyer, the tone is set not to disappoint. Spacious and bright living room with fireplace, terrific family room with 3 walls of windows with direct access to the stunning flat, large front yard, beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen (2015) that opens to the dining...Move-in ready and renovated 5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath classic CH Colonial located only a few blocks from the vibrant village of Maplewood and Mid-Town direct train. Fabulous curb appeal with exquisite landscaping.... Upon first entering the large foyer, the tone is set not to disappoint. Spacious and bright living room with fireplace, terrific family room with 3 walls of windows with direct access to the stunning flat, large front yard, beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen (2015) that opens to the dining room and front porch, round out the first floor. The second floor boasts a very spacious primary bedroom suite...stunning newer bathroom (2018) with soaking tub, oversized stall shower and double vanity plus a wonderful walk-in closet. 3 more bedrooms and renovated hall bathroom complete the second floor. The 5th bedroom, bathroom and huge attic storage area (with potential to expand) is located on the 3rd floor. Large finished rec room, office, laundry, powder room and additional storage in lower level. Professionally landscaped property, private stone patio and dog run. New roof (2019), new Anderson windows (2017-2019), C/A/C plus a ductless split C/A/C in basement, new driveway (2022) and new retaining wall (2022) round out this fantastic Maplewood home !

Property Details for 492 Ridgewood Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Ridgewood Rd at Jefferson
Days On Market
9
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 492 Ridgewood Road

StatusSold
MLS #3802714
Days on Market9
Taxes$25,353 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Sold By LIGHTHOUSE RESIDENTIAL, LLC, JOHN A. SCIPIONE

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Building Information for 492 Ridgewood Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

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Property Information for 492 Ridgewood Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • Renovated Year: 2018
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Maplewood Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 14.03
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Gray
  • Town #: 1611.0
  • Street # Display: 492.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Ridgewood Rd
  • Zip Code: 07040-2137
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $25,353
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 763200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1611-00014-0003-00070-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 70
  • Approximate Lot Size: 90X142
  • Total Acres: 0.29
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1926
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 369500.0
  • Assessment Land: 393700.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Split AC
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Dog Run, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, CedrClst, SecurSys, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 24x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x10
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 21x10
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 22x11
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Office, Powder Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 23x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 17x13
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x9
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 29x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Rec Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 492 Ridgewood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3802714

$1,379,000—
Sep 29, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499829895

$1,379,000

+7.4% / yr

Sep 13, 2022

Under Contract

GSMLS #3802714

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3802714

$1,379,000
09/29/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499829895

$1,379,000

+7.4% / yr

09/13/2022

Under Contract

GSMLS #3802714

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Public Records for 492 Ridgewood Road

Taxable ValueLand$432,000Additions$754,600Total$1,186,600
Tax Record2024$27,446 ($2,287 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,781 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR1-7CountyESSEXAPN11 00014- 03-00070

Schools near 492 Ridgewood Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Maplewood Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Delia Bolden Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Maplewood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Our Lady of Sorrows School
PrivatePK to 8

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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