495 Ridgewood Avenue






































































Description
Set on approximately .46 acres and offering approximately 5,000 square feet of living space, including the finished lower level, this home has been extensively enhanced over the past two years. Highlights include a spectacular chef’s kitchen, richly detailed living and entertaining spaces, a luxurious primary suite, finished lower...We are thrilled to introduce 495 Ridgewood Avenue, an extraordinary Tudor offering the architectural presence, scale, and elevated lifestyle that make Glen Ridge so special.
Set on approximately .46 acres and offering approximately 5,000 square feet of living space, including the finished lower level, this home has been extensively enhanced over the past two years. Highlights include a spectacular chef’s kitchen, richly detailed living and entertaining spaces, a luxurious primary suite, finished lower level, and two-car attached garage.
The outdoor setting is equally impressive. Extensive improvements have transformed the property into an exceptional private retreat with a fully renovated heated gunite saltwater pool, new stone and porcelain patios, expansive usable lawn, extensive landscaping, privacy screening, new fencing, and a gated Belgian-block-lined driveway.
We are genuinely excited to share this special home and would love the opportunity to welcome you through. With its distinctive architecture, beautifully considered interiors, exceptional outdoor living and close proximity to Forest Avenue School, NYC transportation, Glen Ridge Country Club and Brookdale Park, 495 Ridgewood offers a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking the complete Glen Ridge lifestyle.
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Property Details for 495 Ridgewood Avenue
Amenities
- Barbecue Area
- Below Ground Pool
- Breakfast Nook
- Carpet Floors
- Central AC
- Central Heating
- Chef's Kitchen
- Corner Lot
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Dual Pane Windows
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Fence
- Forced Air
- Gas Heat
- Gas Oven
- Gas Stove
- Hardwood Floors
- Heated Pool
- Island Kitchen
- Outdoor Grill
- Primary Ensuite
- Private Patio
- Private Yard
- Smart Irrigation
- Soaking Tub
- Tile Floors
- Washer
- Window Treatments
Location
Building Information for 495 Ridgewood Avenue
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$21,366 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
$17,790
$3,576
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Property Information for 495 Ridgewood Avenue
- High School: Glen Ridge
- Town Name: Glen Ridge Boro Twp.
- Community Living: No
- County Or Parish: Essex
- Street Name: Ridgewood
- Zip Code: 07028
- Tax Amount: $49,779
- Tax Year: 2026
- Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width
- # Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Attached Garage
- Total Acres: 0.46
- Construction Date/Year Built: 1936
- Utilities: Gas-Natural
- Heating: Forced Hot Air
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
- Exterior Description: Stucco
- Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Description: Finished
- # Baths: 5.0
- # Full Baths: 3
- # Half Baths: 2
- # Bedrooms: 4
- # Fireplaces: 2
- Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
- # Rooms: 10
Property History for 495 Ridgewood Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2024 | 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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