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85 The Valley Rd, Concord, MA, 01742

5beds
3baths
3,077sqft
$1,490,000
$484price/sqft
$10,066/moest. monthly cost
$402,640/yrincome needed

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

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
6
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Willard SchoolGrades PK-50.8 mi
7/10
Concord Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.7 mi
10/10

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
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Drought
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

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

MonthlyAnnual
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
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$345,120/yr
40% on housing$301,980/yr
45% on housing$268,426/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$484This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01742$582
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01742$531
Middlesex County$413

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

DateEventPrice
2026-04-08Listed for sale$1,595,000
2023-11-30Sold$1,256,000
2023-10-24Contingent$1,100,000
2023-10-18Listed for sale$1,100,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKrassi Diehl
BrokerageWilliam Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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