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#3955754, Listing Office: RE/MAX SELECT
$285,000 List price
17 Ridgewood Ave Newton Town, NJ 07860
$3,384
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
0.3 acres
House
Property details
About 17 Ridgewood Ave
Opportunity knocks with this cute 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod-style home nestled on a quiet dead-end street just steps from Newton High School. Bursting with character, this property offers hardwood floors, built-ins, and a layout full of potential all ready for your personal touch. The spacious first floor features a large living room, dining room and a breakfast room with direct access to a generous deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. Upstairs, discover an oversized primary suite with its own bath with stall shower. The full walkout basement is unfinished but loaded with possibilities for added living space and hosts the laundry area. With public water and sewer, a .25-acre lot, and a wooded backyard, this home combines convenience with privacy. It needs some TLC and is an excellent candidate for a renovation loan to bring your vision to life and build equity quickly. Newton offers a vibrant lifestyle: free membership to the town pool, free full-day preschool, and a lively calendar of community events that make it more than just a great location it's a great place to live.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
BasementYes
Lot size0.25 Acres
Year built1948
Parking1 Car Width, Blacktop
MLS #3960080
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
- Exterior: Deck
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $285,000
- Directions: Main St to West Nelson to Ridgewood Ave
- Year Built: 1948
- Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
- MLS Number: 3960080
- Office Name: EXP REALTY, LLC
- Office Phone: (201) 674-5216
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Nearby schools
3
Merriam Avenue Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•81 Merriam Ave
7
Florence M. Burd Elementary School
Public District PK-4
2.8 mi
•219 Newton Sparta Rd
9
Fredon Township School
Public District PK-6
3.1 mi
•459 State Route 94 S
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,625. Typical income of Newton Town, NJ residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
30%
35-64 yrs old
45%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
NASCAR
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Dick's Sporting Goods
Old Navy
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Arbys
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
GMC
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Standards- Adult Hits
News/Talk/Information
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About 17 Ridgewood Ave
The listing price of 17 Ridgewood Ave property is $285,000.
The property 17 Ridgewood Ave is a house located in Newton Town, New Jersey, 07860.
Active Listing: 17 Ridgewood Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 17 Ridgewood Ave are: Merriam Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Florence M. Burd Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fredon Township School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Halsted Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Long Pond Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Green Hills School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Newton High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kittatinny Regional School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sussex County Technical School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 17 Ridgewood Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 17 Ridgewood Ave is 1948.
This home is located at 17 Ridgewood Ave in Newton Town, NJ and zip code 07860. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $285,000.
Over 10 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Newton Town, NJ. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Newton Town, NJ increased by 24.7% between March and April 2025.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.