749 Valley St, Orange, NJ, 07050
About This Home
Move right into this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offering approximately 1,608 square feet of living space where timeless character meets modern comfort. Refinished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and original architectural details complement tasteful updates throughout. The spacious living room flows into the formal dining room, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. The renovated eat-in kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, warm brass accents, abundant cabinetry, and space for casual dining. Just beyond, the enclosed sunroom is perfect for a home office, reading room, or additional flex space. Upstairs offers three comfortable bedrooms and an updated full bath. The clean, unfinished walkout basement provides exceptional storage and future finishing potential. Set back from Valley Street on a .17-acre lot, the home enjoys an expansive front yard and is just a 6-minute walk to NJ Transit's Mountain Station with direct rail service to New York City. Conveniently located near Metcalf Park and minutes from the dining, shopping, and entertainment of neighboring South Orange. Homes offering this combination of character, thoughtful updates, commuter convenience, and value do not come along often. Buyers may qualify for mortgage programs offering below-market interest rates, as little as 5% down, and no buyer-paid mortgage insurance. Seller will provide a one year home warranty.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1881
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2026
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Unfinished,Sump Pump
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Tile,Vinyl-Linoleum
Heating
- Heating features: 1 Unit,Baseboard - Electric,Radiators - Steam,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,608
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1617070010000000170000
- Exclusions: Staging and Personal Property
Features
- Exterior features: Curbs,Sidewalk
Lot
- Lot size: 7,405 sqft
- Features: Irregular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 7544 SF
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Shared Driveway,Off Street,None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey 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 | $2,654 | $31,848 |
| Home Insurance * | $230 | $2,760 |
| Property Taxes | $918 | $11,016 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $3,995 | $47,940 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Price change | $479,900 |
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
| 2010-01-27 | Sold | $60,000 |
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