Ridgewood Property Reassessment: What Homeowners Need to Know After the Latest Community Forum
photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Navigating property taxes and home valuations can be a daunting task for any homeowner. To pull back the curtain on the upcoming changes, the Village of Ridgewood recently hosted a packed Community Forum dedicated to the 2026 Property Reassessment.
video: https://www.youtube.com/live/emIQV0DX8I4?si=2WLVjqyrFDz9j_ul
With over 90 residents attending both in-person and via hybrid access, the event provided a transparent look at how the village is ensuring fair market valuations across the board. If you missed the live session, here is the breakdown of the next steps for your property.
According to nj.gov, for 2025, the average Ridgewood home assessed at $712,672 has an annual property tax bill of $20,596, one of the highest in Bergen County.
With home values continuing to shift, even slightly, getting an accurate appraisal can help you make smarter decisions, whether you’re selling, refinancing, or just curious about your home’s worth. Follow these steps on How to Get a Home Appraisal in preparation for selling or whatever real estate needs you may have.
Expert Guidance from Appraisal Systems, Inc.
Representatives from Appraisal Systems, Inc.—the firm contracted to handle the inspections and data analysis—were on hand to walk residents through the reassessment lifecycle.
The goal of a reassessment is not necessarily to raise taxes, but to ensure that the tax burden is distributed equitably based on current market values. The presentation covered:
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How inspectors identify property features.
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The data used to determine “Fair Market Value.”
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The timeline for when residents will receive their new assessment notices.
How to Watch the Forum
For those who couldn’t attend the meeting at Village Hall, the entire presentation is available for on-demand viewing. You can find the full recording on the Village of Ridgewood YouTube Channel.
Watching the video is highly recommended for homeowners who want to understand the specific methodology being used for Ridgewood’s unique neighborhoods.
Have Questions? Here is Who to Call
The Village and Appraisal Systems have emphasized that communication lines remain open throughout the process. You do not have to wait for a notice in the mail to get clarity on the inspection process or the valuation criteria.
Contact Appraisal Systems: Residents with questions are invited to call the experts directly at 201-493-8530 at any time during the reassessment process.
Quick Tips for Homeowners:
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Verify Inspectors: Always ask for ID from any inspector visiting your home.
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Keep Records: Have information regarding recent home improvements or structural changes ready for the inspection.
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Check the Deadlines: Stay tuned to the Village website for upcoming appeal deadlines once new values are released.
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A link to the video would help
A hot link is provided at the end of the first paragraph.
https://www.youtube.com/live/emIQV0DX8I4
“photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark” LOL
Did he use a remote?
It doesn’t say he took the picture himself.
Can someone clean the train tunnel it smells of pee,
How about you take a work break and clean it!! 🤔
The term “Fair Market Value” was retired by the real estate appraisal profession several years ago. If there is a “fair” market value, that would mean that there is an “unfair” market value. Outdated terminology is a violation of the Competency Provision in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Appraisal Systems is on the cutting edge, beware.
USPAP is a joke, you know it, so stop with the nonsense. A ‘violation’?
Is it a violation when I continually see obvious errors in personal property appraisals, calling a print a watercolor, or a reproduction piece of furniture a ‘period piece’? The whole appraisal industry is a hack, at best. Get over yourself.
Appraisal Systems is not fair. Their job, without them saying, is a money grap for the community local government. This is why they are popular with local government. Only about 5% of incorrect property assessments get appealed the rest accept the appraisal. They will over-appraise on purpose and the town govt loves it even though numerous errors are made on property report card.
It feels very intrusive, disruptive, and time consuming to have people have to enter each home.