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Ridgefield, NJ Housing Market (NJMLS) — 10-Year Snapshot (2016–2025)
Source: NJMLS Statistics Report • Town: Ridgefield (0249) • County: Bergen • Property type: All • Full-year periods (Jan 1–Dec 31)
2025 at a glance
- Closed sales: 72
- Median sale price: $770,000
- Average sale price: $807,021
- Sale-to-original list price: 96.87%
- Average days on market: 60
- Year-end inventory: 8.83 months (53 current actives)
- Success ratio: 34.8% (72 sold, 72 withdrawn, 63 expired)
2025 vs 2024
- Median sale price: $770,000 vs $748,000 (+2.9%)
- Average sale price: $807,021 vs $820,589 (-1.7%)
- Sale-to-original list price: 96.87% vs 99.14% (-2.27 pts)
- Average DOM: 60 vs 48 (+12 days)
- Closed sales: 72 vs 61 (+11)
- Success ratio: 34.8% vs 43.0% (-8.2 pts)
- Months inventory: 8.83 vs 10.43 (-1.60)
10-year trend (2016 → 2025)
- Median sale price: $475,000 → $770,000 (+62.1%)
- Average sale price: $513,156 → $807,021 (+57.3%)
- Average DOM: 95 → 60 (-35 days)
- Sale-to-original list price: 94.25% → 96.87% (+2.62 pts)
- Highest success ratio: 55.8% (2021)
- Inventory range (year-end): 5.05–10.43 months
| Year | Sold | New | Median Sold | Average Sold | Sale/OLP | Avg DOM | Withdrawn | Expired | Success Ratio | Current Actives | Months Inv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 89 | 349 | $475,000 | $513,156 | 94.25% | 95 | 73 | 74 | 37.7% | 53 | 7.15 |
| 2017 | 114 | 388 | $437,500 | $468,397 | 96.24% | 74 | 66 | 68 | 46.0% | 53 | 5.58 |
| 2018 | 106 | 366 | $517,500 | $525,783 | 97.04% | 65 | 75 | 61 | 43.8% | 53 | 6.00 |
| 2019 | 94 | 355 | $488,750 | $529,237 | 95.63% | 68 | 71 | 75 | 39.2% | 53 | 6.77 |
| 2020 | 72 | 317 | $500,250 | $563,727 | 96.79% | 58 | 42 | 67 | 39.8% | 53 | 8.83 |
| 2021 | 126 | 341 | $642,500 | $686,222 | 97.46% | 61 | 42 | 58 | 55.8% | 53 | 5.05 |
| 2022 | 103 | 317 | $640,000 | $713,354 | 98.91% | 60 | 47 | 62 | 48.6% | 53 | 6.17 |
| 2023 | 63 | 274 | $680,000 | $698,687 | 96.34% | 75 | 46 | 53 | 38.9% | 53 | 10.10 |
| 2024 | 61 | 265 | $748,000 | $820,589 | 99.14% | 48 | 32 | 49 | 43.0% | 53 | 10.43 |
| 2025 | 72 | 329 | $770,000 | $807,021 | 96.87% | 60 | 72 | 63 | 34.8% | 53 | 8.83 |
Success ratio = Sold ÷ (Sold + Withdrawn + Expired). Months inventory and current actives reflect the year-end snapshot shown in the NJMLS report.
Top 10 Most Expensive Single-Family Home Sales in Ridgefield, NJ (2000–2025)
Closed residential single-family sales in Ridgefield from 01/01/2000 through 12/31/2025,
ranked by sold price. Fields shown include address, MLS-recorded style, beds/baths, days on market, sold date, sold price,
and buyer origin (city/state). Public display excludes MLS identifiers.
| Rank | Address | Style | BR | FB | HB | DOM | Sold Date | Sold Price | Buyer City | Buyer State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 885 Edgewater Avenue | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 160 | $1,800,000 | Englewood, NJ | New Jersey | |
| 2 | 616 Abbott Avenue | Colonial | 6 | 7 | 1 | 17 | $1,725,000 | North, NJ | New Jersey | |
| 3 | 582 Morse Avenue | Colonial | 4 | 4 | 1 | 30 | $1,510,000 | Palisades Park | New Jersey | |
| 4 | 950 Edgewater Avenue | Contemp | 6 | 5 | 0 | 53 | $1,345,000 | Ridgefield, NJ | New Jersey | |
| 5 | 960 Ray Avenue | Colonial | 4 | 4 | 0 | 23 | $1,300,000 | West New York, N | New Jersey | |
| 6 | 885 Edgewater Avenue | Colonial | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | $1,282,500 | North Bergen | New Jersey | |
| 7 | 936 Ray Avenue | Colonial | 4 | 3 | 1 | 47 | $1,270,000 | nj, NJ | New Jersey | |
| 8 | 792 Elm Avenue | Colonial | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | $1,230,000 | NY, NY | New York | |
| 9 | 930 Edgewater Avenue | Ranch | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | $1,210,000 | North Bergen, NJ | New Jersey | |
| 10 | 681 Ray Avenue | Colonial | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | $1,200,000 | Ridgefield, NJ | New Jersey |
Source: closed residential single-family sales from 01/01/2000–12/31/2025. Public display excludes MLS identifiers.
“Style” reflects the MLS-recorded property style; buyer origin reflects the buyer mailing city/state as recorded and may not represent current residence.
How to use this table
- Compare Ridgefield’s price ceiling across the last 25 years.
- See which home profiles reach the highest sold prices (style, beds/baths, market time).
- Spot buyer-origin patterns (city/state) at the top end.
Schools In The Area
Bergen County • Ridgefield, New Jersey • ZIP 07657
Ridgefield, NJ Area Guide
A practical overview of Ridgefield (07657)—commuting options (bus corridors to Manhattan), parks and outdoor space
(including Veterans Memorial Park and nearby Overpeck County Park), schools, and key borough contacts.
Bergen County
07657
11,666 (July 1, 2024)
Overview
Ridgefield is a Bergen County borough on the Palisades with residential neighborhoods, a primary downtown corridor along Broad Avenue,
and quick access to nearby towns including Fort Lee, Leonia, Palisades Park, and Fairview.
Tip: If commuting is a priority, confirm your exact bus stop and direction using real-time tools—service can vary by branch and time of day.
Why buyers choose Ridgefield
- NYC proximity: bus routes in the corridor support commuting toward Manhattan (route/stop depends on where you live).
- Parks and community facilities: Veterans Memorial Park is a major local recreation hub with a pool complex and programming.
- Big-park access nearby: Overpeck County Park spans 805+ acres with trails, athletic areas, and water recreation features.
- Local school district: Ridgefield Public Schools serve students in town.
- Convenient North Bergen/Route 1&9/river corridor access: multiple nearby corridors support regional commuting and errands.
Commuting
NJ TRANSIT bus (common NYC options)
- Route 156 — MyBus shows directions “New York” and “Englewood Cliffs.” Use the PDF + MyBus for stop-level details.
- Route 165 — MyBus shows directions “New York” and “Westwood.” Useful for planning depending on your corridor/stop.
Trip planning tools
Always confirm the exact stop ID, direction, and route branch for your address before relying on a routine commute.
Parks & outdoor
Veterans Memorial Park (Ridgefield)
- Address reference: Shaler Boulevard / Banta Place, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
- Recreation & Parks contact is listed through the borough (Recreation Director listed on the borough page).
- Veterans Memorial Park (borough page)
- Recreation & Parks (borough page)
Overpeck County Park (nearby)
- County amenities include athletic fields/tracks, picnic/fishing areas, a playground, canoe/kayak launch, amphitheater, and 5 miles of trails.
- Overpeck County Park (Bergen County)
Schools
Always confirm enrollment, grade spans, and registration requirements directly with the district.
Ridgefield Public Schools (district contact)
- Address: 555 Chestnut Street, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
- Phone: (201) 945-7747
- District contact page
Local resources
Borough Hall
- Address: 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
- Main phone (directory): (201) 943-5215
- Borough Hall (location page)
- Borough directory
Police Department
- Address: 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
- Phone: (201) 943-5210 • Emergency: 911
- Police Department page
Municipal Court
- Location (borough page): 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
- Phone: (201) 943-7155
- Municipal Court page
Public Library
- Ridgefield Public Library — 527 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
- Phone: (201) 941-0192
- Library website
FAQ
What is the ZIP code for Ridgefield, NJ?
07657.
Where is Ridgefield Borough Hall?
Borough Hall is listed at 700 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ 07657.
What are common commute options?
Many residents use NJ TRANSIT buses. Routes vary by corridor; MyBus and the PDF schedules are the best way to confirm your stop and direction.
What’s a major park nearby?
Overpeck County Park is a major Bergen County park with trails, fields, and water recreation features.
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