Curious to find out what makes Forest Hill so uniquely wonderful? Find out for yourself w/ this luxurious Colonial,centrally located to take full advantage of all this upscale community has to offer. The stately brick exterior, Belgium block walkway, and leaded glass windows give this home exceptional curb appeal.Plus, from its impressive entrance, you are greeted by a dramatic foyer w/ soaring ceilings, beautiful moldings,a grand double-sided fireplace, pocket doors leading to the formal dining room, and gleaming HW floors w/ inlays.This Old World charm is enhanced by many thoughtful upgrades, including updated bathrooms and a Chef's kitchen.Other features include a guest suite w/ a fireplace,full bathroom and a separate entrance in the basement, a private terrace on the 2nd floor and low property taxes!
Sold for $710,000
$710,000
554-562 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
7beds
3,207sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1925
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$925,600 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,901 Estimated rent
Home value
$925,600
$861,000 - $1.01M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,207 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1400714000000029
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Gas-Natural
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newark
Other
Other facts
- Basement: Yes
- Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width
- Easement: Unknown
- Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning, Rec Room
- Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
- Exterior Description: Brick
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
- Ownership Type: Fee Simple
- Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
- Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Laundry Room, Bath(s) Other, 1 Bedroom, Walkout, Rec Room
- Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, LivingRm, Kitchen, DiningRm, Pantry, Office, Sunroom, PowderRm, Vestibul, MudRoom
- Basement Description: Full, Finished-Partially, Walkout
- Water: Public Water
- Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Porch
- Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
- Style: Colonial
- Primary Style: Colonial
- Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
- Cooling: Window A/C(s)
- Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
- Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
- Utilities: Gas-Natural
- Water Heater: Gas
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Level 3 Rooms: Bath Main, 3 Bedrooms
- Town #: Newark City
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2023 | Sold | $710,000+19.5%$221/sqft |
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| 11/30/2020 | Sold | $594,000-15.1%$185/sqft |
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| 12/2/2019 | Listing removed | $699,900$218/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Mid Town Direct Realty #3577185 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2019 | Price change | $699,900-3.5%$218/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Mid Town Direct Realty #3577185 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $725,000$226/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT #3577185 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,743 +5.2% | $468,700 |
| 2024 | $17,825 +1.8% | $468,700 |
| 2023 | $17,511 +0.1% | $468,700 |
| 2022 | $17,501 +52.5% | $468,700 |
| 2021 | $11,476 +1% | $468,700 +55.2% |
| 2020 | $11,358 +37.4% | $302,000 |
| 2019 | $8,264 | $302,000 |
| 2018 | $8,264 -20.5% | $302,000 |
| 2017 | $10,389 +4% | $302,000 |
| 2016 | $9,993 +6.7% | $302,000 |
| 2015 | $9,365 +5% | $302,000 |
| 2014 | $8,918 -24.6% | $302,000 -15% |
| 2012 | $11,828 +4.7% | $355,400 |
| 2011 | $11,302 +16.1% | $355,400 |
| 2010 | $9,734 +5.4% | $355,400 |
| 2009 | $9,237 +4.4% | $355,400 |
| 2008 | $8,849 | $355,400 |
| 2007 | $8,849 | $355,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $355,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $355,400 |
| 2004 | $7,677 | $355,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $355,400 +1942.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $17,400 |
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Neighborhood: Forest Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Ridge Street Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Technology High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Barringer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- 554-562 Ridge St
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