495 Ridgewood Avenue
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1Property Information for 495 Ridgewood Avenue
- Taxes: $42,913 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Essex County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2%
- Style: Single Family Residence
- Sub style: Tudor
- Waterfront: None
- Garage: Attached
- Area name: Glen Ridge
- Flood plain: None
- Street Name: Ridgewood
- County Name: ESSEX
- Status: Active
- Street Number Numeric: 495
- Street Direction: West
- Zip Code: 07028
- Other Charges: True
- Association: None
- Additional subst: Center Stairwell
- Tax: $42,913
- Junior High School: FOREST
- Senior High School: Glen Ridge
- Ownership: Private
- Lot description: Corner Lot
- Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
- Views exposure: West
- Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Sprinklers
- Average Acres: 0.46
- Photo Number: 44
- CourtAppYN: No
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heatcool: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Bedrooms: 4
- Baths full: 3
- Baths partial: 2
- Basement: Finished
- Basement Description: Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
- Number of rooms: 12
- Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
- Full Baths Total: 5
- Num of Baths: 3.2
- Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces
- Exterior: Brick, Fabricated Stucco, Stucco
- Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Sprinklers
- Pool Type: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Management Phone: (201) 657-5201
- Search Class: RES, Residential
- List Price: $2,850,000.00
- Listing Date: 09-01-2026
- Expired Date: 03-01-2027
- Status Date: 08-31-2026
- Internet Remarks: Commanding attention from its prominent corner, 495 Ridgewood Avenue is an exceptional 1936 Tudor where timeless architecture meets sophisticated modern design. Set on .46 acres and offering approx. 5,000 sq ft of living space, including the finished lower level, this remarkable residence has been thoughtfully enhanced inside and out. A gracious foyer introduces wide-plank white oak floors and an impressive central staircase, while the expanisve living room, formal dining room, custom library and sun-filled rear sitting room provide an extraordinary backdrop for both daily life and entertaining. The beautifully appointed kitchen features quartz countertops, a waterfall island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, integrated refrigeration drawers and a built-in banquette. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is joined by generously proportioned bedrooms, beautifully finished bathrooms and a custom dressing room that can be returned to bedroom use. The bright finished lower level offers additional recreation space, extensive storage and a powder room. Outside the completely transformed grounds rival a private resort with a renovated heated gunite saltwater pool, porcelain patio, new hardscaping, mature privacy landscaping, irrigation, perimeter fencing and a gated Belgian-block lined driveway. 2 car attached garage, new mechanical systems, centralized security and carefully selected lighting and window treatments throughout. Steps from top-rated schools and an easy NYC commute!
Property History for 495 Ridgewood Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #4049835 | $2,850,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #26033068 | $2,850,000 | — |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Sold GSMLS #3914174 | $2,450,000 | — |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sold NJMLS #24023279 | $2,450,000 | — |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1544683031 | $2,450,000 | +18.3% / yr |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Under Contract GSMLS #3914174 | — | |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #24023279 | $1,850,000 | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3914174 | $1,850,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #680651026 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Sold GSMLS #3644725 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Sold NJMLS #20025011 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Off Market GSMLS #3644725 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Under Contract NJMLS #20025011 | — | |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3644725 | $999,000 | — |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #20025011 | $999,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #4049835 | $2,850,000 |
| 08/31/2026 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #26033068 | $2,850,000 |
| 09/17/2024 | Sold GSMLS #3914174 | $2,450,000 |
| 09/16/2024 | Sold NJMLS #24023279 | $2,450,000 |
| 09/13/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1544683031 | $2,450,000 +18.3% / yr |
| 07/31/2024 | Under Contract GSMLS #3914174 | — |
| 07/18/2024 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #24023279 | $1,850,000 |
| 07/18/2024 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3914174 | $1,850,000 |
| 09/10/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #680651026 | $1,250,000 |
| 09/10/2020 | Sold GSMLS #3644725 | $1,250,000 |
| 09/10/2020 | Sold NJMLS #20025011 | $1,250,000 |
| 07/15/2020 | Off Market GSMLS #3644725 | — |
| 07/14/2020 | Under Contract NJMLS #20025011 | — |
| 07/01/2020 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3644725 | $999,000 |
| 07/01/2020 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #20025011 | $999,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 495 Ridgewood Avenue
Schools near 495 Ridgewood Avenue
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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