497 Ridgewood Rd

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Description

Everything you love about the best Maplewood homes - classic charm, history, character, seamless blend of old and new, walkability - is captured in this updated 5 bed., 4 bath colonial on a private setting just steps from downtown & NY trains. Spacious, chef's eat-in kitchen with SS appls, breakfast seating, center island and pantry. Numerous built-ins in DR and LR for seating and storage. WBF, hardwood floors. Classic, sunny Mpl. room with walk-out to back yard. Three spacious beds. on 2nd with...Everything you love about the best Maplewood homes - classic charm, history, character, seamless blend of old and new, walkability - is captured in this updated 5 bed., 4 bath colonial on a private setting just steps from downtown & NY trains. Spacious, chef's eat-in kitchen with SS appls, breakfast seating, center island and pantry. Numerous built-ins in DR and LR for seating and storage. WBF, hardwood floors. Classic, sunny Mpl. room with walk-out to back yard. Three spacious beds. on 2nd with hall and master baths. Bonus study/office. Walk-up to 3rd level with 2 beds., full bath and private balcony overlooking the back yard. Finished rec room/gym/office on lower level w/convenient half bath. Back yard oasis serves multiple purposes: play, outdoor dining and a personal retreat. Space & relaxation for all.

Listing Agent

  1. Rena Spangler

    Rena Spangler

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    rena.spangler@compass.com

    P: (973)-876-7913

Property Details for 497 Ridgewood Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Millburn Ave. to Ridgewood Rd, opposite Jefferson Ave.
Days On Market
10
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Jefferson
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2021 03:03 AM

Property Details for 497 Ridgewood Road

StatusSold
MLS #3667980
Days on Market10
Taxes$20,575 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1918
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, Lara Liquori

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Building Information for 497 Ridgewood Road

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,106 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,391

Property Taxes

$1,715

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 497 Ridgewood Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MAPLEWOOD
  • Grade School: JEFFERSON
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 10
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Maplewood Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 8.10
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1611.0
  • Street # Display: 497.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 3
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: RIDGEWOOD RD
  • Zip Code: 07040-2124
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $20,575
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • Assessment Total: 637800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1611-00008-0010-00184-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwshr, Disposal, Dryer, KitExhFn, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 184
  • Approximate Lot Size: 65X124
  • Total Acres: 0.18
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1918
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 289900.0
  • Assessment Land: 347900.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Amenities: Storage
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Shades, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 19x13
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 14x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 24x8
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 23x13
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Office, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Living Room Dim: 24x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 14x13
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x8
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 26x17
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Office
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Porch, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Rec Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Porch
  • Other Room 4 Level: Third

Property History for 497 Ridgewood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3667980

$901,000
Nov 4, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685848863

$901,000
Sep 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3667980

$850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3667980

$901,000
11/04/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685848863

$901,000
09/29/2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3667980

$850,000

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

Public Records for 497 Ridgewood Road

Taxable ValueLand$412,400Additions$609,800Total$1,022,200
Tax Record2024$23,643 ($1,970 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,413 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,413 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,059 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918ZoningR1-7CountyESSEXAPN11 00008- 10-00184

Schools near 497 Ridgewood Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Maplewood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 1

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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