Builders and investors dream! This rare Glen Ridge ranch features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on a spacious lot, offering incredible potential to add a second floor and transform it into a 3,500+ sq ft dream home. With an ARV between $1.5M-$1.6M, the upside is undeniable for those ready to renovate or build new. Property is being sold strictly as-is. Prime location with strong resale potential don't miss this opportunity!
GSMLS #3939129
Sep 11, 2025
Sold
$460,000
Dec 27, 2024
Price Changed
$460,000
Dec 27, 2024
Delisted
—
Dec 27, 2024
Listed
$300,000
NJMLS #24050854
Sep 11, 2025
Price Changed
$460,000
Jul 23, 2025
Price Changed
$525,000
Dec 27, 2024
Listed
$300,000
NJMLS #24028436
Oct 31, 2024
Price Changed
$300,000
Sep 6, 2024
Contingent
—
Sep 4, 2024
Listed
$500,000
Public Records
May 9, 1995
Sold
$137,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,284 (+2.6%)
$393,100 + $375,200
$768,300
2024
$15,866 (+1.3%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2023
$15,662 (+2.5%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2022
$15,286 (+1.5%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2021
$15,063 (+1.8%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2020
$14,794 (+3.1%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2019
$14,348 (−3.4%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2018
$14,848 (+2.3%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2017
$14,518 (+2.9%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2016
$14,103 (+3.9%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2014
$13,576 (+3.9%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2013
$13,069 (+1.6%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2012
$12,869 (+2.8%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2011
$12,519 (+2.1%)
$252,500 + $169,300
$421,800
2010
$12,262 (+4.7%)
$252,500 + $169,300
$421,800
2009
$11,709
$252,500 + $169,300
$421,800
Tax history for 26 Ridgewood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,284 (+2.6%)
$393,100 + $375,200
$768,300
2024
$15,866 (+1.3%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2023
$15,662 (+2.5%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2022
$15,286 (+1.5%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2021
$15,063 (+1.8%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2020
$14,794 (+3.1%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2019
$14,348 (−3.4%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2018
$14,848 (+2.3%)
$245,800 + $218,400
$464,200
2017
$14,518 (+2.9%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2016
$14,103 (+3.9%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2014
$13,576 (+3.9%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2013
$13,069 (+1.6%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2012
$12,869 (+2.8%)
$257,800 + $144,700
$402,500
2011
$12,519 (+2.1%)
$252,500 + $169,300
$421,800
2010
$12,262 (+4.7%)
$252,500 + $169,300
$421,800
2009
$11,709
$252,500 + $169,300
$421,800
*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
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
9,374 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,612
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
0800010 00026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 75,125
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,612
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,374 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 0800010 00026
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 201-592-8900
Around this home
Schools
Linden Avenue Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Glen Ridge High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 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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