$2,270,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2025

249 Valley Rd Montclair, NJ 07042

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,340 Sq Ft
0.98 Acres

Recently Sold

$523 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 42,702 Sq Ft lot
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Central Air
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Edgemont Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled in a prime location directly across the street from beautiful Edgemont park and only .4 miles to the NYC train, this spacious 5 bed, 4 and a half bath home blends timeless charm with modern convenience. A welcoming, expansive front porch sets the tone for this gracious residence, leading to sun-filled living spaces perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The first floor offers a flowing layout with a large living room, formal dining area, and a library or office complete with a family room next to the kitchen. Upstairs, enjoy the ease of a dedicated laundry room, along with a brand new primary bath and a new jack and jill bath connecting two of the bedrooms. Additionally, there is an ensuite bathroom for the fourth bedroom and a final full bath next to the 5th bedroom. The primary bedroom features 2 brand new walk-in closets. The primary bath has a stall shower, soaking tub, double sink and additional vanity. Other 2025 updates include a brand new roof, newly refinished floors, freshly painted interior AND exterior, new flooring in the kitchen and family room and a new wood fence along the back. This move-in ready home offers the rare combination of an elegant home with fresh updates and fabulous location, adjacent to beautiful green spaces with quick access to NYC. Featuring high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows throughout the first floor it evokes the southern charm of Charleston.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Bigelow

Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair Listed on: 05/22/2025

Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair

Last Buyer's Agent

Outside Agent

Outside Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,271

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Multiple Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 8 / 2404

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,271

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-783-6900
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Watchung or Bellevue Ave to Valley Road--directly across from Edgemont Park
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 4 Fireplaces
  • Year Built Details: Pre 1900,Renovated,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Victrn
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Basement Remarks: Garage Entrance, Storage Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent
  • Construction Type: Clapboard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, See Remarks, Radiant Floor, Steam

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0.632
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42702.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 48271.0
  • Tax Block: 2404
  • Tax Lot: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Patel Payal and Plofker Dakota
Bought by
Patel Payal and Plofker Dakota

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2024
Closed on
Jul 12, 2024
Sold by
Joslyn Allen S
Bought by
Patel Payal and Plofker Dakota
Seller's Agent
Athanasia Daniskas
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen McDonough
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.78%
Views
146

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.40%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Executors Deed $1,750,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $2,270,000 +17.1% $523 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $1,939,000 +10.8% $447 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Sold $1,750,000 -2.8% $403 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $1,800,000 0.0% $415 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2024 04/17/24 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $415 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey 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 $47,945 $1,186,600 $495,400 $691,200
2024 $47,945 $1,418,500 $495,400 $923,100
2022 $46,640 $1,418,500 $495,400 $923,100
2021 $45,832 $1,418,500 $495,400 $923,100
2020 $45,094 $1,418,500 $495,400 $923,100
2019 $44,626 $1,418,500 $495,400 $923,100
2018 $43,888 $1,418,500 $495,400 $923,100
2017 $44,827 $1,200,500 $617,300 $583,200
2016 $43,626 $1,200,500 $617,300 $583,200
2015 $42,330 $1,200,500 $617,300 $583,200
2014 $40,913 $1,200,500 $617,300 $583,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25017350

New Jersey MLS

APN: 13-02404-0000-00008