NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 Valley Rd Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated Value: $1,475,000 - $1,849,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,762 Sq Ft
$451/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2016

Last sale price $710,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 139% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,411/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of November 2016

Enchanting English Colonial nestled between Edgemont Park and Erwin Park. Thru center hall accented by wide spindled staircase. Charming features include living room with fireplace,hardwood floors, moldings and French doors to inviting screen porch. Kitchen has center island,stainless steel appliances, honed granite countertops, toasty radiant floor and garden window overlooking slate patio and private landscaped fenced yard. The separate breakfast room offers delightful dining. A back staircase leads to a private cozy den with high ceilings.The covered back porch adds to the character. Right in the middle of Montclair close to Watchung Plaza,train and shopping, Upper Montclair Village and thriving Bloomfield Av. A truly lovely home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernard McNichol

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 09/28/2016

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Ruvo

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-01606-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,855

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 245
  • Directions: Valley past Edgemont Park across from Berkeley
  • I D: 4660624
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 24
  • First Name: BERNARD H
  • First Name3: ELIZABETH
  • Last Name: MCNICHOL
  • Last Name3: RUVO
  • Office Phone: 973-233-2339
  • Office Phone3: 973-783-6900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, CookElec, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Foyer
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Level: Third
  • Level 1 Rooms: Porch, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Den, Screened, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms
  • Phone: 973-233-2300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Patio, Storm Door(s), Curbs, Storm Window(s)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbOut
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: MAGNET
  • Middle School: MAGNET
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 9550SF
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 394900
  • Assessed Land Value: 253300
  • Assessment: 648200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 11
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.22

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 22855
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-01606-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.526
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2016
Closed on
Dec 6, 2016
Sold by
Ken Croarkin
Bought by
White Elise and Hallberg Garthe
Seller's Agent
Bernard McNichol
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Ruvo
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
1.44%
Current Estimated Value
$1,696,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$986,126
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.57%
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Outstanding Balance
$468,693
Interest Rate
4.08%
Estimated Equity
$1,114,955

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2004
Sold by
Aymar Michael
Bought by
Croarkin Kenneth and Croarkin Erin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$527,200
Interest Rate
5.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1993
Sold by
Samson John and Jean Hw
Bought by
Aymar Michael and Amanda Hw
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
White Elise -- --
Croarkin Kenneth $659,000 --
Aymar Michael $270,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Haliberg Garth R $568,000
Closed White Elise $568,000
Closed White Elise --
Previous Owner Croarkin Kenneth $504,000
Previous Owner Croarkin Kenneth $527,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $710,000 +1.4% $189 / Sq Ft
10/10/2016 10/10/16 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2016 09/28/16 For Sale $699,900 -- $186 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $26,029 $770,100 $368,800 $401,300
2024 $26,029 $770,100 $368,800 $401,300
2022 $25,321 $770,100 $368,800 $401,300
2021 $24,882 $770,100 $368,800 $401,300
2020 $24,481 $770,100 $368,800 $401,300
2019 $24,227 $770,100 $368,800 $401,300
2018 $23,827 $770,100 $368,800 $401,300
2017 $24,204 $648,200 $253,300 $394,900
2016 $23,556 $648,200 $253,300 $394,900
2015 $22,856 $648,200 $253,300 $394,900
2014 $22,091 $648,200 $253,300 $394,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bernard McNichol

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bernard McNichol

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (973) 233-2339

    6 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Bernard McNichol
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  • Elizabeth Ruvo

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Elizabeth Ruvo

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (973) 760-8550

    20 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Ruvo
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3339196

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-01606-0000-00011

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

245 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ

This home is located at 245 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042 since 28 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,696,126, approximately $450 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 245 Valley Rd is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hillside School, Bradford School, and Nishuane School.

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