249 Valley Road
Description
- Listed by Melissa Bigelow • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair • (973) 986-6579
Property Details for 249 Valley Road
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$1,900,000
Avg days on market
15
Sale-to-list ratio
118.1%
Montclair, NJ
9 comparable properties found
Location
Sold By Outside Office, Outside Agent
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1Property Information for 249 Valley Road
- Area name: Montclair
- Flood plain: None
- Street Name: Valley
- County Name: ESSEX
- Status: Closed
- Street Number Numeric: 249
- Street Direction: None
- Zip Code: 07042
- Other Charges: True
- Association: None
- Additional subst: None
- Tax: $48,271
- Junior High School: MAGNET
- Senior High School: MONTCLAIR
- Ownership: Private
- Lot description: Regular
- Year Built: Pre 1900, Renovated, Build Prior to 1978
- Views exposure: None
- Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Sprinklers
- Photo Number: 48
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heatcool: Natural Gas, See Remarks, Radiant Floor, Steam
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Bedrooms: 5
- Baths full: 4
- Baths partial: 1
- Basement: Unfinished
- Basement Description: Garage Entrance, Storage Room, Utility Room
- Number of rooms: 14
- Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans
- Full Baths Total: 5
- Num of Baths: 4.1
- Fireplace: 4 Fireplaces
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Sprinklers
- Pool Type: None
- Management Phone: (973) 986-6579
- Search Class: RES, Residential
- List Price: $1,939,000.00
- Listing Date: 05-22-2025
- Expired Date: 11-22-2025
- Pending Date: 06-12-2025
- Close Date: 07-08-2025
- Status Date: 07-08-2025
- Sale Price: $2,270,000
- Internet Remarks: 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.
Property History for 249 Valley Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | Sold GSMLS #3964699 | $2,270,000 | — |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Sold NJMLS #25017350 | $2,270,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Under Contract GSMLS #3964699 | — | |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Under Contract NJMLS #25017350 | — | |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1906179845 | $2,270,000 | +33.8% / yr |
| May 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3964699 | $1,939,000 | — |
| May 21, 2025 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #25017350 | $1,939,000 | — |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539345671 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Sold GSMLS #3895892 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Sold NJMLS #24010941 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Under Contract GSMLS #3895892 | — | |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3895892 | $1,800,000 | — |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #24010941 | $1,800,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | Sold GSMLS #3964699 | $2,270,000 |
| 07/07/2025 | Sold NJMLS #25017350 | $2,270,000 |
| 06/12/2025 | Under Contract GSMLS #3964699 | — |
| 06/11/2025 | Under Contract NJMLS #25017350 | — |
| 06/08/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1906179845 | $2,270,000 +33.8% / yr |
| 05/22/2025 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3964699 | $1,939,000 |
| 05/21/2025 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #25017350 | $1,939,000 |
| 07/17/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539345671 | $1,750,000 |
| 07/17/2024 | Sold GSMLS #3895892 | $1,750,000 |
| 07/16/2024 | Sold NJMLS #24010941 | $1,750,000 |
| 06/24/2024 | Under Contract GSMLS #3895892 | — |
| 04/12/2024 | Listed (Active) GSMLS #3895892 | $1,800,000 |
| 04/11/2024 | Listed (Active) NJMLS #24010941 | $1,800,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 249 Valley Road
Schools near 249 Valley Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 249 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 | $2,270,000 | 5 | 5 | – | – |
– | – | – | 3,493 | 12,236 | |
$1,160,000 | 6 | 5 | – | 11,325 | |
$1,650,000 | 6 | 5 | – | 26,571 | |
$999,000 | 6 | 4 | – | 11,761 | |
– | – | – | – | 14,793 | |
$999,999 | – | – | 3,018 | 12,972 | |
$3,958,630 | – | – | 9,437 | 60,949 | |
$905,600 | – | – | 3,515 | 11,465 | |
$950,000 | – | – | 2,911 | 10,730 | |
$1,305,000 | 6 | 5 | – | – | |
$1,395,000 | 7 | 5 | – | 11,325 | |
– | – | – | 1,834 | 14,000 | |
– | – | – | 4,279 | 13,800 | |
– | – | – | 3,458 | 15,500 | |
$750,000 | 5 | 3 | – | 10,454 |
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