$2,150,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

153 Hope St Ridgewood, NJ 07450

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,195 Sq Ft
10,716 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$673 Per Sq Ft

30% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Central Air
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Ridgewood High School Rated A+
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Gracious old-world charm meets modern luxury in this beautifully renovated six-bedroom home, ideally a blocks from Ridgewooda€TMs vibrant downtown, NYC transportation, and the sought-after Somerville School District. A welcoming front porch invites you into a grand foyer with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, original pocket doors, and timeless moldings. Wide openings flow to a sunlit living room with a gas fireplace and an elegant dining rooma€”perfect for entertaining. The chefa€TMs kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a Calacatta Gold marble island, radiant heated floors, and a wall of windows overlooking the professionally landscaped backyard, complete with a patio and built-in fire pit. The finished basement offers a spacious rec room, ample storage, and a half bath. Upstairs, five bedrooms include a luxurious primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and walk-in closet. The third floor provides a private guest suite with a full bath. Warm and inviting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Bourque

Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood Listed on: 04/30/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen McCormack

Gilsenan & Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,839

Lot Details

  • 10,716 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 15 / 4008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,839

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: West
  • Co List Office Phone: 201-962-9552
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Spring to Hope
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Cntr Hl
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Basement Remarks: FULLY FINISHED, BATHROOM, STORAGE

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes
  • Exclusions: Gas Grill, Basement Fridge
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10716.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21839.0
  • Tax Block: 4008
  • Tax Lot: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2014
Sold by
Mckeon Paul and Jenks Jill
Bought by
Mccarthy James and Mccarthy Frances G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Outstanding Balance
$635,489
Interest Rate
3.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,010,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2002
Sold by
Mertz George G
Bought by
Mckeon Paul and Jenks Jill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,125,000 --
Deed $661,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $860,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $363,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $399,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $455,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $2,150,000 +30.3% $673 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $516 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $21,839 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2024 $21,344 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2023 $20,804 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2022 $20,804 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2021 $20,613 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2020 $20,073 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2019 $19,768 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2018 $19,525 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2017 $19,319 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2016 $18,847 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2015 $18,520 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
2014 $18,155 $761,200 $317,900 $443,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25013653

New Jersey MLS

APN: 51-04008-0000-00015