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242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 — Sold $635,000 by Lisa Tomasella
242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Another pre-probate listing closed by Lisa Tomasella in Essex County, NJ. Good work.
242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Final sold price
SOLD$635,000
What sold at 242 Ridge Rd, and for how much?
242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 sold for $635,000 on May 15, 2026. The listing was handled by Lisa Tomasella of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Van Der Wende Properties. The property is a residential, 1,924 sq ft, built in 1900. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Essex County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $635,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Building area | 1,924 sq ft |
| Year built | 1900 |
| County | Essex County, NJ |
| Listing agent | Lisa Tomasella, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Van Der Wende Properties |
| APN | 04 00120-0000-00020 |
| MLS # | 26017221 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Essex County, New Jersey from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove NJ 07009
Property profile
- Address
- 242 Ridge Rd
- City / state / ZIP
- Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009
- County
- Essex County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Year built
- 1900
- APN
- 04 00120-0000-00020
Mailing address
240 Ridge Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 11/15/2025
- Assessed value
- $420,700
- MLS #
- 26017221
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$330Calculated from a 1,924 sq ft building and $635,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value151%Sold price was 151% of the $420,700 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale181Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio15%Building footprint covers about 15% of the 12,959 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Lisa Tomasella of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Van Der Wende Properties guided the listing at 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove NJ 07009 in Cedar Grove, Outside Office represented the buyer, and Outside Office closed the deal. That turned a pre-probate filing into a finished transaction. The home closed at $635,000. Sales like this are why we keep the LeadCruncher pre-probate data fresh, so the right agent reaches the right family at the right time.
- Lisa Tomasella, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Van Der Wende Properties
- Outside Office
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 sell for?
242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 sold for $635,000 on 05/15/2026.
When did 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 sell?
The transfer of 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 was recorded on in Essex County, NJ.
Who sold 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009?
242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 was listed by Lisa Tomasella, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Van Der Wende Properties.
Who represented the buyer of 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009?
The buyer of 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 was represented by Outside Office.
What kind of property is 242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009?
242 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. It was built in 1900.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Cedar Grove?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Essex County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by NJ and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Essex County, New Jersey from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Every figure on this page traces back to a public record. Use the Essex County, New Jersey recorder for the deed itself, and these references for the law that governs a pre-probate transfer.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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