Welcome to this charming 1899 Victorian home. Upon entering the foyer, you are greeted with original wood floors, 9ft. ceilings, crown molding, and light spilling in from all sides. The home features 4 bedrooms, including a primary suite, 3 full baths, an office, 1st-floor laundry room, a welcoming wrap-around porch, rear deck perfect for entertaining, and a deep fenced-in yard. The primary suite includes a new bath, ductless AC, and 2 walk-in closets. Commuting to NYC is a breeze with the Mountain Avenue train station around the corner and bus service also nearby. Just a few minutes walk brings you to the Presby Iris Gardens, town pool, Mountainside Park and Mills Reservation. Shops and restaurants of Upper Montclair Village are an easy stroll away. Location, Location, Location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
6,900 sq ftLot Size
$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Karyn Farkas• Village Square Realtors
•929-260-0012 (agent)
•karyn@evansfarkashomes.com (agent)
•973-509-2222 (broker)
Bought with Nah Park• Coldwell Banker, Fort Lee
•201-461-5000 (broker)
Bought with • Coldwell Banker, Fort Lee
•201-461-5000 (broker)
Source:NJMLS #24015020
Redfin Estimate
$1,338,461
$428K since sold in September 2024$44K since August
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This home's estimate is 16.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to this charming 1899 Victorian home. Upon entering the foyer, you are greeted with original wood floors, 9ft. ceilings, crown molding, and light spilling in from all sides. The home features 4 bedrooms, including a primary suite, 3 full baths, an office, 1st-floor laundry room, a welcoming wrap-around porch, rear deck perfect for entertaining, and a deep fenced-in yard. The primary suite includes a new bath, ductless AC, and 2 walk-in closets. Commuting to NYC is a breeze with the Mountain Avenue train station around the corner and bus service also nearby. Just a few minutes walk brings you to the Presby Iris Gardens, town pool, Mountainside Park and Mills Reservation. Shops and restaurants of Upper Montclair Village are an easy stroll away. Location, Location, Location!
Public Records
Jan 29, 1998
Sold
$197,500
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 1990
Sold
$191,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$70,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,479 (+5.7%)
$302,300 + $166,400
$468,700
2024
$15,586 (+2.0%)
$302,300 + $166,400
$468,700
2023
$15,278 (+2.8%)
$302,300 + $155,700
$458,000
2022
$14,862 (+1.8%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2021
$14,604 (+1.6%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2020
$14,369 (+1.3%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2019
$14,188 (+1.7%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2018
$13,954 (+16.0%)
$302,300 + $148,700
$451,000
2017
$12,031 (+2.8%)
$302,300 + $148,700
$451,000
2016
$11,708 (+6.6%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2014
$10,980 (+3.2%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2013
$10,636 (+1.5%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2012
$10,481 (−12.4%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2011
$11,968 (+1.7%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2010
$11,771 (+5.5%)
$302,100 + $165,200
$467,300
2009
$11,154
$302,100 + $165,200
$467,300
Tax history for 720 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,479 (+5.7%)
$302,300 + $166,400
$468,700
2024
$15,586 (+2.0%)
$302,300 + $166,400
$468,700
2023
$15,278 (+2.8%)
$302,300 + $155,700
$458,000
2022
$14,862 (+1.8%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2021
$14,604 (+1.6%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2020
$14,369 (+1.3%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2019
$14,188 (+1.7%)
$302,300 + $149,700
$452,000
2018
$13,954 (+16.0%)
$302,300 + $148,700
$451,000
2017
$12,031 (+2.8%)
$302,300 + $148,700
$451,000
2016
$11,708 (+6.6%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2014
$10,980 (+3.2%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2013
$10,636 (+1.5%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2012
$10,481 (−12.4%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2011
$11,968 (+1.7%)
$175,700 + $146,500
$322,200
2010
$11,771 (+5.5%)
$302,100 + $165,200
$467,300
2009
$11,154
$302,100 + $165,200
$467,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,130
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,900
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 1802
Municipality Name: MONTCLAIR TWP
Acres: 0.1584
Depth Footage: 138
Front Footage: 50
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: MONTCLAIR TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,130
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1301802 00003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bradford School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Mt Hebron Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Montclair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 101° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Montclair, NJ • 07043
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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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