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.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.98 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Bigelow• Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair
Location, Location! - This jewel in the heart of the prestigious Erwin Park estate section, spanning the entire block bet Valley Rd and Erwin Pk Rd, appx an acre of prime land, a rare find. Stunning grounds with spectacular views of the beautiful Edgemont Park once known as the Harrison's apple orchards. Situated on a sprawling lot of mature landscape, this unique home offers luxury of space & allure of outdoor living. Your own private oasis and pool. The charm, elegance and architectural details such as built-ins, Amazing large windows top-bottom, exquisite marble Mantle FP, impeccable hardwood floors C/A, two Car attached garage with circular driveway. Property features 6 BR, 3.1 BA, Formal DR, Formal LR, Den, Office, Eat-in Kit, Fam Rm, Primary BR suite w/ sitting rm, 5 additional BR, 3 Full BA. Great nanny /guest quarters. Super close to NYC Direct train -Watchung Plaza. Possible subdivision. What not to LOVE!
Public Records
Jan 29, 1974
Sold
$120,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,721 (−13.6%)
$495,400 + $691,200
$1,186,600
2024
$48,272 (+0.7%)
$495,400 + $691,200
$1,186,600
2023
$47,945 (+2.8%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2022
$46,640 (+1.8%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2021
$45,832 (+1.6%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2020
$45,094 (+1.0%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2019
$44,626 (+1.7%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2018
$43,888 (−2.1%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2017
$44,827 (+2.8%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2016
$43,626 (+6.6%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2014
$40,913 (+3.2%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2013
$39,629 (−6.5%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2012
$42,370 (+27.3%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2011
$33,293 (+1.7%)
$617,300 + $685,200
$1,302,500
2010
$32,747 (−6.5%)
$615,000 + $685,000
$1,300,000
2009
$35,024
$615,000 + $685,000
$1,300,000
Tax history for 249 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,721 (−13.6%)
$495,400 + $691,200
$1,186,600
2024
$48,272 (+0.7%)
$495,400 + $691,200
$1,186,600
2023
$47,945 (+2.8%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2022
$46,640 (+1.8%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2021
$45,832 (+1.6%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2020
$45,094 (+1.0%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2019
$44,626 (+1.7%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2018
$43,888 (−2.1%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2017
$44,827 (+2.8%)
$495,400 + $923,100
$1,418,500
2016
$43,626 (+6.6%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2014
$40,913 (+3.2%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2013
$39,629 (−6.5%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2012
$42,370 (+27.3%)
$617,300 + $583,200
$1,200,500
2011
$33,293 (+1.7%)
$617,300 + $685,200
$1,302,500
2010
$32,747 (−6.5%)
$615,000 + $685,000
$1,300,000
2009
$35,024
$615,000 + $685,000
$1,300,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,260
Year built
1840
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1302404 00008 01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Other Parking: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, See Remarks, Radiant Floor, Steam
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 14
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.632
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $48,271
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1302404 00008 01
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
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Schools
Edgemont Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Renaissance Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Montclair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.35M – $2.84M
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