Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial Cape set on a picturesque tree-lined street in one of Ridgewood's most desirable neighborhoods. Offering timeless curb appeal and thoughtful updates throughout, this inviting home blends comfort, style, and convenience. Step inside to a welcoming living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area and updated kitchen featuring abundant storage and lovely views of the manicured backyard. Sliding door access to the rear deck creates the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living, entertaining, or relaxing. The first floor offers a spacious primary bedroom, an additional bedroom, and a full bath, providing flexible one-level living options. Upstairs features two generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. A partially finished basement adds valuable bonus space ideal for a media room, family room, home office, gym, or recreation area. The fully fenced backyard is a private retreat complete with deck, hot tub, paver patio, and storage shed—designed for year-round enjoyment. Ideally located near Hawes Elementary School, NYC transportation, parks, and vibrant downtown Ridgewood shopping and dining. A rare opportunity to enjoy exceptional location, lifestyle, and lasting value.
Under contract
$820,000
488 Dorchester Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4beds
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Single Family Residence
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What's special
Updated kitchenTimeless curb appealPrivate retreatHot tubAbundant storageFully fenced backyardSpacious primary bedroom
- 31 days |
- 2,269 |
- 120 |
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Listed by:
Tara Thompson 201-618-1384,
Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood
Source: NJMLS,MLS#: 26013783
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Details: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck / Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: West
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Features: Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 5104602000000014
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
- Security: Security
Location
- Region: Ridgewood
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $396,400
- Annual tax amount: $11,456
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Private
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $820,000 |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $820,000+360.7% |
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| 9/9/1992 | Sold | $178,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,373 | $396,400 |
| 2024 | $11,373 +2.3% | $396,400 |
| 2023 | $11,115 +2.6% | $396,400 |
| 2022 | $10,834 +0.9% | $396,400 |
| 2021 | $10,735 +4.3% | $396,400 |
| 2020 | $10,295 +1.2% | $396,400 |
| 2019 | $10,168 | $396,400 |
| 2018 | $10,168 +3.6% | $396,400 |
| 2017 | $9,815 +1.8% | $396,400 |
| 2016 | $9,644 +2% | $396,400 |
| 2015 | $9,454 +1.2% | $396,400 |
| 2014 | $9,339 +1.3% | $396,400 -15.9% |
| 2013 | $9,217 | $471,200 |
| 2012 | $9,217 +13.8% | $471,200 +9.8% |
| 2011 | $8,101 +5.3% | $429,300 |
| 2010 | $7,693 +4% | $429,300 |
| 2009 | $7,397 | $429,300 +66.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $258,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $258,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $258,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $258,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $258,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $258,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $258,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07450
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hawes Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Ridgewood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hawes Elementary
- Middle: Benjamin Franklin MS
- High: Ridgewood High Sch
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- New Jersey
- Bergen County
- Ridgewood
- 07450
- 488 Dorchester Rd






