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261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Property Information

261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood
Zip code 07450
County Bergen
Municipality Ridgewood Village
Block 4016
Lot 18

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

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Sale date 09/04/1975
Sale price $50,000
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Property tax $13,725

Lot & Building Information for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

Building sqft 2,343
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.252
Year built 1900
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Zoning district Single-Family Residence District (R-2)
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About 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450?

261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 was built in 1900 and has a total of 2,343 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $478,400, the tax amount paid for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 is $13,825.

When was 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 was last sold in 09/04/1975 for $50,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/04/1975 $50,000

Title Documents for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/04/1975 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $13,725
Market value $478,400

Assessment History for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2024 $478,400 $478,400 2.869 $13,725 +2.32%
2023 $478,400 $478,400 2.804 $13,414 +2.60%
2022 $478,400 $478,400 2.733 $13,075 +0.92%
2021 $478,400 $478,400 2.708 $12,955 +2.69%
2020 $478,400 $478,400 2.637 $12,615 +1.54%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Montessori Learning Center NR Private K 0 0.51
Little Crane Montessori School NR Private PK-K 24 0.61
Little Crane Montessori School NR Private PK-K 24 0.61
Orchard Elementary School 10 Public K-5 346 0.63
All Saints' Church Preschool NR Private K 37 0.74

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Holmstead School NR Private 8-12 57 0.38
George Washington Middle School 7 Public 6-8 641 0.76
Glen Rock Middle School 7 Public 6-8 621 1.22
Benjamin Franklin Middle School 7 Public 6-8 684 1.27
Academy Of Our Lady At St Catharine NR Private PK, K-8 431 1.38

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Holmstead School NR Private 8-12 57 0.38
Ridgewood High School 8 Public 9-12 1,746 0.63
Glen Rock High School 8 Public 9-12 729 1.29
Alpine Learning Group NR Private PK-12 35 1.45
Paramus Catholic High School NR Private 9-12 1,353 1.64

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Neighbors for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood

Here are the neighbors for 261 Prospect Street, Ridgewood.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
356 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 07/15/1983 $125,000
315 Cedar Ave, Ridgewood 1,700 10/23/1997 $305,000
360 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 07/15/1983 $125,000
366 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 09/25/2009 $505,000
345 Cedar Ave, Ridgewood 1,544 05/19/1992 $228,000
370 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 06/10/2006 $525,000
382 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,842 04/07/1997 $1
321 Cedar Ave, Ridgewood 2,750 10/24/2006 $790,000
250 Hope St, Ridgewood 1,966 07/29/2021 $815,000
378 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 04/16/2002 $1
335 Cedar Ave, Ridgewood 1,974 12/28/1995 $100
351 Cedar Ave, Ridgewood 3,308 12/22/2000 $385,000
386 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 01/07/2025 $800,000
336 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 2,530 03/19/2020 $760,000
392 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 08/15/2017 $545,000
267 Prospect St, Ridgewood 2,442 06/25/2019 $549,000
339 Cedar Ave, Ridgewood 2,142 09/27/1991 $215,000
246 Hope St, Ridgewood 1,823 01/24/2014 $590,000
255 Prospect St, Ridgewood 3,149 04/23/2025 $1,610,000
350 Gilbert St, Ridgewood 1,626 11/21/2019 $565,000

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