523 Valley Rd

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Description

Opportunity knocks for the savvy Owner Occupied buyer or Investor! Located in the desirable Valley Arts District of town. This fully updated & well maintained 2-family home offers a spacious under/over floor plan. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to live on one (1) level while generating income from the other or just rent both. Both apartments are recently updated and move-in ready, offering 2 bedrooms on each level. The first floor offers an updated EI-Kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage,...Opportunity knocks for the savvy Owner Occupied buyer or Investor! Located in the desirable Valley Arts District of town. This fully updated & well maintained 2-family home offers a spacious under/over floor plan. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to live on one (1) level while generating income from the other or just rent both. Both apartments are recently updated and move-in ready, offering 2 bedrooms on each level. The first floor offers an updated EI-Kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage, granite counters and a high end SubZero refrigerator! Gorgeous hardwood flooring. Recently remodeled full bathroom. Inside access to finished basement space, complete with laundry, bathroom with shower and full walk out to the rear yard. The 2nd floor offers newly updated, easy maintenance flooring, remodeled kitchen and bath. Rent out 2-car garage for additional income. This home provides close, easy access to Hazel Avenue Elementary School, Luna Stage Performing Arts Theatre and Seton Hall Prep. and other notable public and private schools. Perfectly located near Rts 280, GS Parkway and NJ Turnpike. NJ Transit trains to Newark, Hoboken & NYC via Highland Avenue Station. Close to shopping, casual and notable eateries and so much more. This one won't last!
  1. Listed by DARLENE SCHROR • REDFIN CORPORATION

Property Details for 523 Valley Road

Directions
Valley Rd to Nutman Place. Property is located on the corner of Valley Rd. & Nutman Pl.
Days On Market
11
Section/Subdiv/Development
Valley
LISTING CLOSED: 08/29/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 523 Valley Road

StatusSold
MLS #3914030
Days on Market11
Taxes$10,934 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family
Year Built1897
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 523 Valley Road

Stories-Residences2Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

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$4,393 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,482

Property Taxes

$911

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 523 Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: B-1
  • Middle/Jr High School: ROOSEVELT
  • Grade School: HAZEL AVE
  • High School: W ORANGE
  • Active Days on Market: 11
  • Renovated Year: 2024
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: West Orange Twp.
  • Block Identifier: 25
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1622.0
  • Street # Display: 523.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 8
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Valley Rd
  • Zip Code: 07052-5234
  • Total Units: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $10,934
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 237800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1622-00025-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $5
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Approximate Lot Size: 34X145&30X145TR
  • Total Acres: 0.11
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1897
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 154800.0
  • Assessment Land: 83000.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Patio, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Carpeting, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl-Linoleum Floors, Walk-In Closet, Wood Floors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Easement: Unknown
Multi Family
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Appl/Equip: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Washer
  • Unit 1 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 1 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 1 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Electric, Owner Pays Gas, Owner Pays Heat, Owner Pays Water
  • Unit 1 Rent: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Room Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, See Remarks
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 4.0
  • Unit 1 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Sq Ft: 1533.0
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Appl/Equip: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector
  • Unit 2 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 2 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 2 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Electric, Owner Pays Gas, Owner Pays Heat, Owner Pays Water
  • Unit 2 Rent: 1925.0
  • Unit 2 Room Description: Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Master Bedroom
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 4.0
  • Unit 2 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Sq Ft: 644.0
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Style: 2-Two Story
Income & Expenses Information
  • Total Operating Expense: $.00
  • Expenses Include: All Utilities
  • Net Operating Income: $.00
  • Gross Operating Income: $.00
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 523 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3914030

$685,000
Aug 23, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542238543

$685,000

+11.5% / yr

Jul 29, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3914030

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3914030

$685,000
08/23/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542238543

$685,000

+11.5% / yr

07/29/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3914030

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

Public Records for 523 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,700Additions$304,900Total$523,600
Tax Record2025$13,755 ($1,146 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,783 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,783 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,931 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1897Year Renovated1897ZoningB-1CountyESSEXAPN22-00025-0000-00006

Schools near 523 Valley Road

This home is within West Orange Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 6
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Edison Middle School
Public6

West Orange High School
Public9 to 12

Redwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Pleasantdale 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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