Welcome to Thendara! This iconic home was built by Robert LaGrange Johnstone, Sr between 1906 & 1908 for his soon to be wife, Catherine Mclaren who was moving here from Canada. Robert originally lived at 96 Ridgewood Ave but supervised the construction of the home for his soon to be wife. He operated his Mojo chicklet factory about 100 yards behind 100. The home is constructed of brick & concrete block with stucco over metal lathe. It currently sits on a 75x177 lovely landscaped level lot with an inground pool, pool house & 3 car garage. No expense was spared on detail in the interior. The spacious rooms: entry foyer, LR, DR w/ fpl, solarium with plaster frieze moldings w/ fpl, porch, butler's pantry & kitchen with breakfast room feature high ceilings, 8 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, intricate parquet floors, french doors & many large windows to light the house. This magnificent architectural canvas awaits your transformation to today's lifestyle.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1984
Sold
$250,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,818 (+2.6%)
$803,200 + $859,800
$1,663,000
2024
$46,591 (+1.3%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2023
$45,991 (+2.5%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2022
$44,887 (+1.5%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2021
$44,233 (+1.8%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2020
$43,442 (−24.4%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2019
$57,499 (−14.8%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2018
$67,512 (+2.3%)
$433,600 + $1,426,600
$1,860,200
2017
$66,012 (+2.9%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2016
$64,126 (+3.9%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2014
$61,729 (+3.9%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2013
$59,423 (+3.2%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2012
$57,606 (+2.8%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2011
$56,039 (+2.1%)
$976,000 + $912,100
$1,888,100
2010
$54,887 (+4.7%)
$976,000 + $912,100
$1,888,100
2009
$52,414
$976,000 + $912,100
$1,888,100
Tax history for 100 Ridgewood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,818 (+2.6%)
$803,200 + $859,800
$1,663,000
2024
$46,591 (+1.3%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2023
$45,991 (+2.5%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2022
$44,887 (+1.5%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2021
$44,233 (+1.8%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2020
$43,442 (−24.4%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2019
$57,499 (−14.8%)
$433,600 + $929,500
$1,363,100
2018
$67,512 (+2.3%)
$433,600 + $1,426,600
$1,860,200
2017
$66,012 (+2.9%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2016
$64,126 (+3.9%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2014
$61,729 (+3.9%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2013
$59,423 (+3.2%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2012
$57,606 (+2.8%)
$482,400 + $1,347,700
$1,830,100
2011
$56,039 (+2.1%)
$976,000 + $912,100
$1,888,100
2010
$54,887 (+4.7%)
$976,000 + $912,100
$1,888,100
2009
$52,414
$976,000 + $912,100
$1,888,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
277 ft.
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,082
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
0800016 00034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 150,277
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 6,082
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 0800016 00034
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-337-6035
Around this home
Schools
Linden Avenue Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Glen Ridge High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Glen Ridge, NJ • 07028-1016
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.34M – $2.84M
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