Step into a property that's truly in a class of its own. This all-brick, stand-alone classic blends craftsmanship with undeniable character. From its hand-laid brick exterior to its central living room layout, this distinctive property offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms, arranged within a flexible floor plan. Additional highlights include a spacious second-floor great room, two fireplaces, radiant heat bath/floors, hardwood floors throughout and charming period details. The expansive basement/lower level features an original wet bar, a recreation room, and several versatile spaces suitable for a variety of uses. Modern updates include central air conditioning, a brand-new heating system, security & fire alarm system and updated windows throughout the home. The property also features a two-car garage with a full loft. The ultra-private backyard offers a dedicated sports court and ample space to design your own custom outdoor retreat. Easy location in a charming, historic, gas lamp-lit town just a few blocks from direct train service to NYC and top-rated schools.
GSMLS #3965188
Jul 31, 2025
Sold
$1,615,500
Jun 13, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 3, 2025
Listed
$1,650,000
May 26, 2025
Coming Soon
$1,650,000
Public Records
Sep 28, 1998
Sold
$348,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,875 (+2.6%)
$816,500 + $797,100
$1,613,600
2024
$39,827 (+1.3%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2023
$39,314 (+2.5%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2022
$38,370 (+1.5%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2021
$37,811 (+1.8%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2020
$37,135 (+3.1%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2019
$36,016 (+9.9%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2018
$32,758 (+2.3%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2017
$32,030 (+2.9%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2016
$31,115 (+3.9%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2014
$29,952 (+3.9%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2013
$28,833 (−2.3%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2012
$29,503 (+2.8%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2011
$28,701 (+2.1%)
$530,800 + $436,200
$967,000
2010
$28,111 (+4.7%)
$530,800 + $436,200
$967,000
2009
$26,844
$530,800 + $436,200
$967,000
Tax history for 274 Ridgewood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,875 (+2.6%)
$816,500 + $797,100
$1,613,600
2024
$39,827 (+1.3%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2023
$39,314 (+2.5%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2022
$38,370 (+1.5%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2021
$37,811 (+1.8%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2020
$37,135 (+3.1%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2019
$36,016 (+9.9%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2018
$32,758 (+2.3%)
$479,100 + $686,100
$1,165,200
2017
$32,030 (+2.9%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2016
$31,115 (+3.9%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2014
$29,952 (+3.9%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2013
$28,833 (−2.3%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2012
$29,503 (+2.8%)
$467,700 + $420,300
$888,000
2011
$28,701 (+2.1%)
$530,800 + $436,200
$967,000
2010
$28,111 (+4.7%)
$530,800 + $436,200
$967,000
2009
$26,844
$530,800 + $436,200
$967,000
*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
84 ft.
Lot depth
183 ft.
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,179
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
0800078 00018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 84,183
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,179
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 0800078 00018
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-744-5544
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ridgewood Avenue School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Glen Ridge High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glen Ridge, NJ • 07028
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.3 hrs
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