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Sold for $2,999,999
Listed at $2,850,000
495 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028
MLS# 26033068
4
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Half Baths
0.459 acres (20,000 sqft)
Lot Size
1900
Year Built
Residential — Colonial
Property Type
Description
Commanding attention from its prominent corner, 495 Ridgewood Avenue is an exceptional 1936 Tudor where timeless architecture meets sophisticated modern design. Set on .46 acres and offering approx. 5,000 sq ft of living space, including the finished lower level, this remarkable residence has been thoughtfully enhanced inside and out. A gracious foyer introduces wide-plank white oak floors and an impressive central staircase, while the expanisve living room, formal dining room, custom library and sun-filled rear sitting room provide an extraordinary backdrop for both daily life and entertaining. The beautifully appointed kitchen features quartz countertops, a waterfall island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, integrated refrigeration drawers and a built-in banquette. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is joined by generously proportioned bedrooms, beautifully finished bathrooms and a custom dressing room that can be returned to bedroom use. The bright finished lower level offers additional recreation space, extensive storage and a powder room. Outside the completely transformed grounds rival a private resort with a renovated heated gunite saltwater pool, porcelain patio, new hardscaping, mature privacy landscaping, irrigation, perimeter fencing and a gated Belgian-block lined driveway. 2 car attached garage, new mechanical systems, centralized security and carefully selected lighting and window treatments throughout. Steps from top-rated schools and an easy NYC commute!
Tax & Financial Information
| Annual Property Taxes | $37,335 (NJ Public Records) |
| Tax Assessment | $1,223,300 |
| Land Assessment | $486,500 |
| Sold Price | $2,999,999 |
| Sold Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Listed | September 1, 2026 |
Property Features
Interior
- ✓Heating: Gas,Hot Air,Multi-Zone
- ✓Cooling: Central Air
- ✓Basement: Finished
Exterior & Lot
- ✓Parking: Attached
- ✓Pool: Gunite,Heated,In-ground
Transaction Information
Listed By
Dana Farber-Schwern
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
(201) 657-5201
Bought With
Michael McDonnell
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair
Closing Date: October 16, 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use only. Last updated: 10/16/2026.
Commute From This Home
Glen Ridge
Montclair-Boonton Line
Glen Ridge Station
~0.2 mi from town center
Commute times are peak-hour estimates based on NJ Transit schedules and typical traffic. Actual times may vary. Drive times assume weekday morning rush hour.
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