Essex County and Cedar Grove Township property record for 480 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,326 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,392 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $14,687 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00223-0000-00043 |
| Primary APN | 04-00223-0000-00043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,326 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,392 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 040022300043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 480 RIDGE RD |
| City | CEDAR GROVE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07009-1611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14394 SQ FT |
| Legal Block | 223 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
480 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2001.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 RIDGE RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5746 / 485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Ridge Rd was $14,687, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Cedar Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Cedar Grove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $803,200 (+46.94%) Land $305,900 Building $497,300 | $803,200 (+46.94%) Land $305,900 Building $497,300 | |
| 2025 | $14,687.00 (+2.79%) | $546,600 Land $248,700 Building $297,900 | $546,600 Land $248,700 Building $297,900 |
| 2024 | $14,288.00 | ||
| 2023 | $546,600 Land $248,700 Building $297,900 | $546,600 Land $248,700 Building $297,900 | |
| 2022 | $14,014.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 480 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 480 Ridge Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NJ0704001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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