$1,553,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025

581 Ridgewood Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,478 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$627 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Central Air
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-

About This Home

As of July 2025

Perfection! This 1946 Alfonso Alvarez classic brick has been lovingly renovated for today's living. The midcentury open floor plan has been enhanced with sensitive renovations. Bold new windows light the interior while leaving the texture & dimension of the exterior undisturbed. The dramatic front door is enhanced with natural wood trim. Then step into an ample front entryway with a power room, guest closet & basement stairs. The wall of windows & French doors is a welcoming invitation to the front to back living room w/fpl & adjacent dining room. The open floor plan then leads to a recently renovated cook's kitchen with marble countertops & stainless steel appliances. Tucked away off the kitchen is a library/office or guest room.. A custom designer chrome & oak stairway leads to the 2nd fl. The large, bright primary suite has ample closet space & luxurious new bath with walk-in shower & soaking tub. A hallway separates the 2 additional corner bedrooms & new bath. The basement has been recently finished to incorporate a gym, play area, powder room & storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Wallace

West of Hudson Real Estate Listed on: 04/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Outside Agent

Outside Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,427

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x143
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Ridgewood Middle School
  • Glen Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 145

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,427

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Contract Owner
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-337-6035
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Watchung to Ridgewood. South on Ridgewood
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Year Built Details: 1940's,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Basement Remarks: Full, Gym, storage, playroom, PR

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest
  • High School: Glen Ridge
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ridgewood
  • Elementary: Forest

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x143
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11622.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 26427.0
  • Tax Block: 145
  • Tax Lot: 5

MLS Schools

  • High School Text: Glen Ridge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2013
Closed on
Oct 7, 2013
Sold by
Dorsey John and Dorsey Joan
Bought by
Merrill Michael and Lloyd Hope
Seller's Agent
ERIC JON MELNIKOFF
KELLER WILLIAMS PROSPERITY REALTY
Buyer's Agent
JANE M. WALLACE
WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE
Sold Price
$621,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.73%
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 $621,000 --
Deed $621,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $1,553,000 +55.5% $627 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $999,000 +60.9% $403 / Sq Ft
10/08/2013 10/08/13 Sold $621,000 -- $251 / 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 $26,088 $773,200 $471,400 $301,800
2024 $26,088 $773,200 $471,400 $301,800
2022 $25,461 $773,200 $471,400 $301,800
2021 $25,090 $773,200 $471,400 $301,800
2020 $24,298 $762,400 $471,400 $291,000
2019 $23,566 $762,400 $471,400 $291,000
2018 $22,407 $607,400 $397,700 $209,700
2017 $21,076 $584,300 $397,700 $186,600
2016 $20,474 $584,300 $397,700 $186,600
2015 $20,018 $584,300 $397,700 $186,600
2014 $19,708 $584,300 $397,700 $186,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25014157

New Jersey MLS

APN: 08-00145-0000-00005