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685 Ridge St

Newark City, NJ · Essex County · Residential · Block 760, Lot 13

Watchdog Score

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63/100

Typical or mixed tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse55
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden86
  • UUniformity24
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$7,5222024 tax bill
$7,9102025 at new rate
$197,800Assessed value
$6,933Newark City median
$3.9992025 rate

Among 28,253 homes in Newark City, the typical (median) tax bill is $6,933. This bill is higher than about 58% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$530,000 on January 22, 2024This property's last sale
1,628Similar sales since 2023
$513,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
692 Ridge StSame streetJun 2024$690,0001917
734 Ridge StSame streetJul 2024$450,0001915
618-620 Ridge StSame streetDec 2023$760,0001961
623-625 Ridge StSame streetOct 2023$610,0001920
814 Ridge StSame streetFeb 2024$620,0001880
827 Ridge StSame streetMay 2024$560,0001910

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Newark City.
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Property record

Block / lot
760 / 13
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1919
Building
2.5SF
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.09 acres
Land value
$50,000
Improvement value
$147,800
County
Essex County

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  • 71-73 Heller Pkwy$8,526 tax
  • 679 Ridge St$7,583 tax
  • 681-683 Ridge St$6,933 tax
  • 687-689 Ridge St$8,397 tax
  • 691-693 Ridge St$9,599 tax
  • 695 Ridge St$11,865 tax
  • 697-699 Ridge St$5,978 tax
  • 701-703 Ridge St$7,370 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 685 Ridge St?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $7,522, on an assessed value of $197,800.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Newark City?

Among 28,253 homes in Newark City, the typical (median) tax bill is $6,933. This bill is higher than about 58% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 63 (Typical or mixed tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Essex County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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