




85 The Valley Rd, Concord, MA, 01742
About This Home
Located in Concord’s highly sought-after Conantum neighborhood, this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath contemporary offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of the area’s most special communities. The flexible main-level floor plan features a recently updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, open-concept living and dining spaces, two bedrooms, and an updated full bath—ideal for today’s lifestyle needs. The first level offers three additional bedrooms, one currently used as an office, along with a spacious and versatile bonus area and a cozy sitting space with a wood-burning fireplace. Recent improvements include new flooring on the first level, fresh interior paint throughout, and a 5-bedroom septic system installed in 2023. Enjoy Conantum’s unique sense of community, along with tennis and basketball courts, gardens, shared river access and boat launch, hiking trails, and neighborhood amenities—all just minutes to Concord Center, Walden Woods, commuter rail, and major routes.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Oven,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,First Floor,Washer Hookup
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
- Area: 47.5
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 40.111111111
Bathroom3
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
- Area: 40.125
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 125.666666666
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 143.388888888
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 161.458333333
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 109.972222222
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 273.333333333
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 353.291666666
Features
- Open Floorplan,Bonus Room
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Vinyl,Flooring - Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 3,077
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Oil
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,077
- Total interior livable area: 3,077 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan
- Level: Second
- Area: 200
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 371.166666666
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 146.25
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 457952
- Zoning: A
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 1.31 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Drought
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $7,534 | $90,408 |
| Home Insurance * | $289 | $3,468 |
| Property Taxes | $1,637 | $19,644 |
| Electricity | $606 | $7,281 |
| Total | $10,066 | $120,792 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000 |
| 2023-11-30 | Sold | $1,256,000 |
| 2023-10-24 | Contingent | $1,100,000 |
| 2023-10-18 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000 |
