Tucked on one of Essex County's most coveted streets - wide, tree-lined, and genuinely peaceful - this stunning updated Colonial sits at the rare convergence of Montclair, Glen Ridge, and Bloomfield, just steps from Brookdale Park, a 121-acre retreat with wooded trails, athletic fields, tennis courts, and more. Inside, the home is as functional as it is beautiful: the main level flows from a sun-drenched living room to a formal dining room, a chef's kitchen appointed with luxury appliances, and a sunroom that brings the outside in year-round. Upstairs, the second floor is anchored by a primary suite with a full bath designed to impress, alongside two generous bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor delivers a private guest suite with its own full bath - a tucked-away retreat for anyone who needs their own space. The fully finished basement adds serious square footage with two bonus rooms (think: dedicated office and a den), a full bath, a spacious laundry room, and ample storage. Out back, a large deck is built for entertaining; out front, a covered porch is built for spring afternoons watching a thunderstorm roll in. A two-car detached garage completes the picture. This is where location and lifestyle stop being a trade-off - some addresses just have it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
7,079 sq ftLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peter Kopec• Keller Williams Prosperity Realty
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, (973) 783-6900
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Rental estimate
Est. $3,878 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 653 Ridgewood Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NJMLS #26015900
Jun 15, 2026
Sold
$1,300,000
May 14, 2026
Contingent
—
May 5, 2026
Listed
$849,000
GSMLS #3744249
Dec 2, 2021
Sold
$800,000
Oct 8, 2021
Delisted
—
Oct 5, 2021
Listed
$589,000
Oct 4, 2021
Coming Soon
$589,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,626 (+2.9%)
$248,400 + $314,100
$562,500
2024
$19,080 (+3.8%)
$248,400 + $314,100
$562,500
2023
$18,383 (+2.1%)
$248,400 + $314,100
$562,500
2022
$18,011 (+1.9%)
$248,400 + $314,100
$562,500
2021
$17,679 (+1.6%)
$248,400 + $314,100
$562,500
2020
$17,409 (+3.9%)
$248,400 + $314,100
$562,500
2019
$16,752 (+0.4%)
$248,400 + $314,100
$562,500
2018
$16,681 (+1.5%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2017
$16,428 (+1.1%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2016
$16,242 (+2.8%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2014
$15,801 (+5.2%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2013
$15,014 (+5.7%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2012
$14,202 (+3.5%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2011
$13,727 (+6.0%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2010
$12,948 (+4.1%)
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
2009
$12,434
$206,000 + $214,800
$420,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
59 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,079 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,096
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
0201059 00053
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
R-1A
Single Family Residential Zone
The intent of these zones is to preserve the integrity of existing residential areas by preventing the intrusion of nonresidential uses into residential neighborhoods and by maintaining existing development intensity and population density consistent with residential neighborhood patterns and the specified one- or two-family densities for each particular zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Other Parking: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,625
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,096
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,079 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 0201059 00053
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brookdale Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Bloomfield Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Bloomfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
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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 101° 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
Montclair, NJ • 07043
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Montclair. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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