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$1,889,077$709 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,708,000 on Jun 14, 2022

786 VALLEY RD

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043
0
Baths
2,664 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.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1861
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.8M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,708,000 · Jun 14, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,352 (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.$749,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$396,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$352,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$749,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$749,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.93
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(1)

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
Bradford Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Buzz Aldrin Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07043These 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.29
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 100.114

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$277,430
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%

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How this home compares

786 Valley Rd 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 more than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Montclair 07043

What homes are worth in Montclair 07043

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

This home
$429K$3M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Montclair 07043.

How it measures up in Montclair 07043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07043.

Estimated value$1,889,077
CheaperTypical $1,435,759Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$709
CheaperTypical $618Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area2,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1861
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 786 Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07043Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,889,07781% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70987% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,664 ft²64% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac94% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than1861almost no homesalmost no homes

About 786 Valley Rd

How much is 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ is $1,889,077 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,804,187 to $1,973,967. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ last sell?

786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ last sold on Jun 14, 2022 for $1,708,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ?

786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ has 2,664 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ built?

786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ was built in 1861, making it 165 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ?

786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Bradford Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Buzz Aldrin Middle School (middle), rated B+; Montclair High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07043?

Among the 3,790 homes in Montclair 07043, it is worth more than 81% of them ($1,889,077 against a typical $1,435,759), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($709 against a typical $618), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,664 ft² against a typical 2,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1861 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 95% 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 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 786 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ was $26,352. The county assessed it at $749,500.

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