$940,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2026

485 Valley Rd Montclair, NJ 07043

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,560 Sq Ft
8,820 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2026

$367 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2026

Nestled between Upper Montclair Village & Watchung Plaza, this renovated 2 family home and is an easy walk to NYC trains, shopping & dining. Unit 1 is 2BR / 1 Full bath with separate entrance (right side porch). Unit 2 is 3BR / 1 full bath (left entrance). Each sun-drenched unit features original hardwood floors, newer thermal windows, separate Din8ng rm, Living Room & Sunroom with updated kitchens & SS appliances. Full basement has office/den, 2 sets of washer/dryers, separate storage & All Separate Utilities. Huge, private fenced-in backyard w/patio is ready for spring / summer garden parties. Two car garage & open driveway with ample parking. Unit 1 show schedule: Fri 10a-noon, Sat 10a-noon & Sun 2-4p

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Ceccio

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group Listed on: 04/21/2026

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Mescia

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,285

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Laundry in Basement
  • 8,820 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 45 / 2504

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,285

Lot Details

8,820 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: 2-4 Family
  • Su Prop: 2-4 Family
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-783-7400
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Valley Rd just south of Wildwood Ave.
  • Architectural Style: 2 Family
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Basement Remarks: Full

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sep Heat, Water Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8820.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21285.0
  • Tax Block: 2504
  • Tax Lot: 45

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2021
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
JOHN FOWLER
BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Ceccio
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$822,500
Premium/Discount to List
$93,500
12.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.83%
Original Mortgage
$800,238
Outstanding Balance
$726,425
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$309,192

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
5.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1991
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $822,500 New Title Company Name
Deed -- Kenworth Title Llc
Bargain Sale Deed $535,000 None Available
Deed $460,000 --
Deed $250,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,238 FHA
Previous Owner $360,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $428,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $368,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $225,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/21/2026 05/21/26 Sold $940,000 -5.5% $367 / Sq Ft
05/03/2026 05/03/26 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2026 04/21/26 For Sale $995,000 +21.0% $389 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Sold $822,500 +12.8% $321 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $729,000 -- $285 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey MLS

Tax History

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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 $20,602 $605,400 $333,100 $272,300
2024 $20,463 $605,400 $333,100 $272,300
2023 $19,620 $605,400 $333,100 $272,300
2022 $19,620 $596,700 $333,100 $263,600
2021 $19,279 $596,700 $333,100 $263,600
2020 $18,969 $596,700 $333,100 $263,600
2019 $18,772 $596,700 $333,100 $263,600
2018 $18,462 $596,700 $333,100 $263,600
2017 $19,432 $520,400 $285,800 $234,600
2016 $18,911 $520,400 $285,800 $234,600
2015 $18,349 $520,400 $285,800 $234,600
2014 $17,735 $520,400 $285,800 $234,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 26014218

New Jersey MLS

APN: 13-02504-0000-00045

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