245 Valley Road

Sold 11/18/16
Sold 11/18/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$710,000
6 beds
245 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,583 sq ftLot Size
1928Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
Listing closed: 11/18/2016 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3339196
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Property Information for 245 Valley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,855 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Valley past Edgemont Park across from Berkeley
  • Days On Market: 12
  • Primary Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MAGNET
  • Grade School: MAGNET
  • Active Days on Market: 12
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Montclair Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1606
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1613.0
  • Street # Display: 245.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Valley Rd
  • Zip Code: 07042-2337
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $22,855
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 648200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1613-01606-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, OvnWElec, CookElec, Refrig, Dishwshr, OvenSelf, KitExhFn, Microwav
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 11
  • Approximate Lot Size: 9550SF
  • Total Acres: 0.22
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1928
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 394900.0
  • Assessment Land: 253300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: OilAbOut
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Patio, Storm Door(s), Curbs, Storm Window(s)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished-Partially
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Porch,Breakfst,Kitchen,Foyer,Den,Screened,DiningRm,LivingRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third

Property History for 245 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3339196

$710,000—
Sep 28, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3339196

$699,900—
Oct 15, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250210232

$659,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3339196

$710,000
09/28/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3339196

$699,900
10/15/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250210232

$659,000

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Public Records for 245 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$368,800Additions$401,300Total$770,100
Tax Record2025$27,077 ($2,256 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,350 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,548 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13-01606-0000-00011

Schools near 245 Valley Road

This home is within Montclair Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Edgemont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Renaissance Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Montclair High School
Public - 9 to 12
Watchung Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Edgemont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Renaissance Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Watchung Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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