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$634,231$529 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $675,000 on Oct 6, 2022

279 VALLEY WAY

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
1,199 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$634K
$552K low$716K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$675,000 · Oct 6, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$94,231
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$75,385
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.83%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$540,000
UNITY BANK · 5.25% 1 · recorded Oct 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,917 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$452,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$315,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$452,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$452,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Nishuane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
M
Glenfield Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07042These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,077
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,948
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

279 Valley Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Montclair 07042
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Montclair 07042

What homes are worth in Montclair 07042

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$332K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Montclair 07042.

How it measures up in Montclair 07042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07042.

Estimated value$634,231
CheaperTypical $1,042,468Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$529
CheaperTypical $477Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 279 Valley Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$634,23123% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52965% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,199 ft²13% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac67% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than196286% of homes77% of homes

About 279 Valley Way

How much is 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ is $634,231 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $552,454 to $716,008. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ last sell?

279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ last sold on Oct 6, 2022 for $675,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ?

279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ has 1,199 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ built?

279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ?

279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Nishuane Elementary School (elementary); Glenfield Middle School (middle), rated B+; Montclair High School (high), rated B. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is worth more than 23% of them ($634,231 against a typical $1,042,468), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($529 against a typical $477), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,199 ft² against a typical 2,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1962 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 43% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Valley Way, Montclair, NJ was $15,917. The county assessed it at $452,700.

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