581 Ridgewood Ave

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Description

Perfection! This 1946 Alfonso Alvarez classic brick has been lovingly renovated for today's living. The midcentury open floor plan has been enhanced with sensitive renovations. Bold new windows light the interior while leaving the texture & dimension of the exterior undisturbed. The dramatic front door is enhanced with natural wood trim. Then step into an ample front entryway with a power room, guest closet & basement stairs. The wall of windows & French doors is a welcoming invitation to the front...Perfection! This 1946 Alfonso Alvarez classic brick has been lovingly renovated for today's living. The midcentury open floor plan has been enhanced with sensitive renovations. Bold new windows light the interior while leaving the texture & dimension of the exterior undisturbed. The dramatic front door is enhanced with natural wood trim. Then step into an ample front entryway with a power room, guest closet & basement stairs. The wall of windows & French doors is a welcoming invitation to the front to back living room w/fpl & adjacent dining room. The open floor plan then leads to a recently renovated cook's kitchen with marble countertops & stainless steel appliances. Tucked away off the kitchen is a library/office or guest room.. A custom designer chrome & oak stairway leads to the 2nd fl. The large, bright primary suite has ample closet space & luxurious new bath with walk-in shower & soaking tub. A hallway separates the 2 additional corner bedrooms & new bath. The basement has been recently finished to incorporate a gym, play area, powder room & storage.
  1. Listed by Jane Wallace • West of Hudson Real Estate • (201) 755-6913

Property Details for 581 Ridgewood Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Other
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 581 Ridgewood Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #25014157
Days on Market12
Taxes$26,427 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of West of Hudson Real Estate, Jane Wallace

Sold By Outside Office, Outside Agent

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$10,096 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,894

Property Taxes

$2,202

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 581 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: 581
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07028
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: Center Stairwell
  • Tax: $26,427
School Information
  • Elementary School: Forest
  • Junior High School: Ridgewood
  • Senior High School: Glen Ridge
Owner
  • Ownership: Contract Owner
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1940's, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: None
  • Average Acres: 0.27
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 34
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths full: 2
  • Baths partial: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Description: Full, Gym, storage, playroom, PR
  • Number of rooms: 7
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans
  • Full Baths Total: 4
  • Num of Baths: 2.2
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Miscellaneous: None
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (201) 755-6913
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $999,000.00
  • Listing Date: 04-30-2025
  • Expired Date: 10-30-2025
  • Pending Date: 05-13-2025
  • Close Date: 07-30-2025
  • Status Date: 07-30-2025
  • Sale Price: $1,553,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Perfection! This 1946 Alfonso Alvarez classic brick has been lovingly renovated for today's living. The midcentury open floor plan has been enhanced with sensitive renovations. Bold new windows light the interior while leaving the texture & dimension of the exterior undisturbed. The dramatic front door is enhanced with natural wood trim. Then step into an ample front entryway with a power room, guest closet & basement stairs. The wall of windows & French doors is a welcoming invitation to the front to back living room w/fpl & adjacent dining room. The open floor plan then leads to a recently renovated cook's kitchen with marble countertops & stainless steel appliances. Tucked away off the kitchen is a library/office or guest room.. A custom designer chrome & oak stairway leads to the 2nd fl. The large, bright primary suite has ample closet space & luxurious new bath with walk-in shower & soaking tub. A hallway separates the 2 additional corner bedrooms & new bath. The basement has been recently finished to incorporate a gym, play area, powder room & storage.

Property History for 581 Ridgewood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3959941

$1,553,000
Jul 29, 2025

Sold

NJMLS #25014157

$1,553,000
Jul 24, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909702685

$1,553,000

+8.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3959941

$1,553,000
07/29/2025

Sold

NJMLS #25014157

$1,553,000
07/24/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909702685

$1,553,000

+8.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 581 Ridgewood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$471,400Additions$301,800Total$773,200
Tax Record2024$26,428 ($2,202 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,399 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,399 SqFtLot Size11,622 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN08 00145-0000-00005

Schools near 581 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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