256 Valley Rd

Montclair, NJ 07042

$600,256
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 10/30/18
Sold 10/30/18

Description

Sunny open 1912 Montclair classic craftsman detailed home has so much to offer. High ceilings, wood burning fireplace, 2 enclosed porches, with one overlooking a gardeners dream yrd. Spacious rms & 3rd fl for guest or office space. Storage in unfinished bsmt or do it over. Recently painted inside and out w/ newly finished flrs. Right on the edge of beautifully renovated Edgemont Park. Easy access to NYC train and bus and UM shops and restaurants. Survey will be in the house as the lot has a very...Sunny open 1912 Montclair classic craftsman detailed home has so much to offer. High ceilings, wood burning fireplace, 2 enclosed porches, with one overlooking a gardeners dream yrd. Spacious rms & 3rd fl for guest or office space. Storage in unfinished bsmt or do it over. Recently painted inside and out w/ newly finished flrs. Right on the edge of beautifully renovated Edgemont Park. Easy access to NYC train and bus and UM shops and restaurants. Survey will be in the house as the lot has a very small sub-division. All Nob and Tube electrical wiring has been professionally removed. The real estate taxes provided are accurate thru June 30, 2018. A reval has been undertaken by the Twp of Montclair. Contact tax assessor for more info. Quick closing preferred.
  1. Listed by GRETCHEN CHENEY • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Property Details for 256 Valley Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Between Valley Rd and Edgemont Rd
Days On Market
16
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2018 12:00 AM

Property Details for 256 Valley Road

StatusSold
MLS #3461602
Days on Market16
Taxes$17,497 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyEssex County
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Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP, ANNAMARIA BERTY-MCMAHON

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Building Information for 256 Valley Road

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

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Property Information for 256 Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: MAGNET
  • Grade School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Active Days on Market: 15
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Montclair Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1607
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1613.0
  • Street # Display: 256.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Valley Rd
  • Zip Code: 07042-2353
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: $17,497
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 468600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1613-01607-0000-00002-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Dirt, See Remarks, Driveway-Shared, Off-Street Parking, Common
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: OvnWElec, CookElec, Refrig, Washer, Dishwshr, Dryer
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 2
  • Approximate Lot Size: 11300SF
  • Total Acres: 0.26
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1912
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 213800.0
  • Assessment Land: 254800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Services: Fiber Optic
  • Utilities: Gas In Street, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storm Window(s), Curbs, Sidewalk
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: JacuzTyp, TubShowr, FireExtg, CODetect, CeilHigh, SmokeDet
  • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • # Baths: 1.1
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Toilet
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Toilet
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer,Walkout,OutEntrn,LivingRm,DiningRm,Vestibul,InsdEntr,PowderRm,Sunroom,FamilyRm,Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Storage Room
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Sunroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Vestibul
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Foyer
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 256 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640585882

$600,256—
Oct 30, 2018

Sold

GSMLS #3461602

$600,256—
Apr 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3461602

$539,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640585882

$600,256
10/30/2018

Sold

GSMLS #3461602

$600,256
04/16/2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3461602

$539,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 256 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$362,300Additions$263,300Total$625,600
Tax Record2025$21,996 ($1,833 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,615 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,615 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,515 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1912ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13-01607-0000-00002

Schools near 256 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

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
258 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
$900,000
6
–
9,147
252 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
$626,000
4
–
8,712
189 North Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
$1,578,000
6
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32,234
246 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
–
–
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1,806
8,699
245 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
$710,000
6
–
9,583

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