81 Ridgedale Ave

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Description

Stylish and impressive residence on over an acre of landscaped grounds, backing to wooded Summerhill Park. Totally updated Kitchen and Baths, 2-zone c/a/c, thermal windows. Simply stunning. A classic! All the appealing details & quirks of 200+ years, with all the 21st Century comforts & amenities. Short distance to all schools, Midtown Direct train to NYC, village shopping, cafes & restaurants. Lovely property backing to wooded parkland offers privacy a&seclusion. Ample room for a pool, with loads...Stylish and impressive residence on over an acre of landscaped grounds, backing to wooded Summerhill Park. Totally updated Kitchen and Baths, 2-zone c/a/c, thermal windows. Simply stunning. A classic! All the appealing details & quirks of 200+ years, with all the 21st Century comforts & amenities. Short distance to all schools, Midtown Direct train to NYC, village shopping, cafes & restaurants. Lovely property backing to wooded parkland offers privacy a&seclusion. Ample room for a pool, with loads of space left over for gardens & play space. A long list of unexpected improvements and upgrades: Top quality thermal replacement windows...multi-zone central air & gas heat...updated bathrooms...two appealing half baths...superb walk-out lower-level entertainment room with gas fireplace. Tons of impressive ambiance!

Property Details for 81 Ridgedale Avenue

Style
Colonial, See Remarks
Directions
Main Street (Rt. 124) to Park Avenue to Ridgedale Avenue. House is on the right in the third block.
Days On Market
224
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Bottle Hill Historic Dist.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/15/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 81 Ridgedale Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3238967
Days on Market224
Taxes$14,218 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1800
Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
CountyMorris County

Location

Sold By LOIS SCHNEIDER REALTOR, REBECCA MORANO

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Building Information for 81 Ridgedale Avenue

Stories-Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,431 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,632 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,448

Property Taxes

$1,185

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Ridgedale Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-3 Resid.
  • Middle/Jr High School: Madison Jr
  • Grade School: Central
  • High School: Madison
  • Active Days on Market: 257
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2010
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Madison Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1001
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Dove gray
  • Town #: 2318.0
  • Street # Display: 81.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: Ridgedale Avenue
  • Zip Code: 07940-1216
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $14,218
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 799700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2317-01001-0000-00082-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2014
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Loft Storage, Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filter, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener-Own, Disposal, Dryer
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Open Lot, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 82
  • Approximate Lot Size: 150' x 315' / 276' x 151'
  • Total Acres: 1.02
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1800
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Historical
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 446300.0
  • Assessment Land: 353400.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Garbage Included, Fiber Optic
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Radiators - Hot Water, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood, Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Sidewalk, Wood Fence, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Patio, Curbs, Metal Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Fire Extinguisher, Skylight, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector, Beam Ceilings, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout, Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.2
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x11
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 17x16
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 7
  • Kitchen Dim: 16x14
  • Kitchen Area: See Remarks, Country Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Den Dim: 25x14
  • Den Level: Basement
  • Living Room Dim: 13x12
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: Powder Room, Rec Room, Utility Room, Storage Room, Walkout, Outside Entrance, Workshop
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 39x10
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 06x05
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 27x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Porch, Dining Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic, Utility Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Foyer
  • Other Room 3 Level: First

Property History for 81 Ridgedale Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3238967

$875,000
Apr 14, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569380763

$875,000

+0.6% / yr

Jul 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3238967

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3238967

$875,000
04/14/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569380763

$875,000

+0.6% / yr

07/15/2015

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3238967

$899,000

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

Public Records for 81 Ridgedale Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$353,400Additions$454,500Total$807,900
Tax Record2024$17,208 ($1,434 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,652 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,652 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,244 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800ZoningR-3CountyMORRISAPN17 01001-0000-00082

Schools near 81 Ridgedale Avenue

This home is within Madison School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Central Avenue Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Madison Junior Middle School
Public6 to 8

Madison High School
Public9 to 12

F M Kirby Childrens Center
PrivatePK to 5

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