Welcome to a beautiful Ridgewood classic! This 5-bedroom, 4-bath Victorian Colonial sits on . 27 acres along one of Ridgewood's most beloved streets, close to downtown, top-rated schools and NYC transit. Inside, you'll find a layout with great flow, starting with an entry foyer that opens to a formal living room anchored by a large bay window and wood-burning fireplace. The banquet-sized dining room connects through French doors to a den with its own fireplace, and through a pantry hall to the eat-in kitchen. A full bath and screened back porch complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite features a sitting room that opens to a bedroom with vaulted, beamed ceilings and a full bath. Two more bedrooms and a hall bath complete the second level. The third floor offers a bedroom, a flexible bedroom/bonus room and a full bath, while the unfinished basement provides room to expand. Outside, a patio overlooks a large, level yard framed by mature landscaping for wonderful privacy. A new roof (2024) and detached garage rounds out the property. Set in the sought-after Somerville district, this home is full of potential and awaits your personal touch.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
Listed by Christina Gibbons• Christie's International Real Estate New Jersey
•917-837-8853 (agent)
•christina@christinagibbonsgroup.com (agent)
•201-975-3225 (broker)
Bought with Christina Gibbons• Christie's International Real Estate New Jersey
Est. $4,084 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 478 Spring Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NJMLS #26036073
Nov 6, 2026
Sold
$1,370,000
Oct 6, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2026
Listed
$1,275,000
Public Records
Aug 26, 1974
Sold
$63,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,354 (+0.7%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2024
$21,199 (+2.3%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2023
$20,719 (+2.6%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2022
$20,194 (+0.9%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2021
$20,009 (+2.7%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2020
$19,485 (+1.5%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2019
$19,189 (+1.2%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2018
$18,953 (+1.1%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2017
$18,753 (+2.5%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2016
$18,295 (+3.8%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2014
$17,622 (+1.2%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2013
$17,408 (+0.8%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2012
$17,279 (+3.2%)
$367,500 + $371,400
$738,900
2011
$16,739 (+3.7%)
$457,900 + $397,900
$855,800
2010
$16,149 (+5.3%)
$457,900 + $397,900
$855,800
2009
$15,336
$457,900 + $397,900
$855,800
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,715
Year built
1869
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bergen County
APN
5104015 00002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Detached
Other Parking: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Other
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: $21,354
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: SOMERVILLE E.S.
Middle Or Junior School: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
High School: RIDGEWOOD H.S.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,715
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1869
Year Renovated: —
County: Bergen County
APN: 5104015 00002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Somerville Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Ridgewood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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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 100° expected this year, 15 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
Ridgewood, NJ • 07450
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Ridgewood. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.70M
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