Living in Montclair

Montclair Real Estate

Montclair’s housing market combines historic homes, early suburban neighborhoods, condos, apartments and transit-oriented locations near six rail stations.

This page provides a current market snapshot and practical local context without presenting stale sample listings as real inventory.

August 2026 Snapshot$1.312MMedian listing price
34 daysMedian days on market

August 2026 Market Snapshot

Median Listing Price$1,312,250

Median Sold Price$1,450,000

Price per Sq. Ft.$441

Median Days on Market34

Homes for Sale92

Median Rent$3,167/mo

Market figures are a point-in-time August 2026 snapshot from Realtor.com Economic Research. Inventory, pricing and market pace change continuously; confirm current conditions before making a housing decision.

Areas & Housing Context

The names below describe commonly used local areas and business districts; they are not necessarily formal neighborhood boundaries.

Upper MontclairHistoric homes, neighborhood commercial areas and rail access around Bellevue Avenue and Valley Road.

Montclair CenterWalkable access to downtown shopping, dining, arts, municipal services and Bay Street/Walnut-area transit connections.

Watchung PlazaNeighborhood housing near an independent shopping district and Watchung Avenue rail station.

Walnut-GroveHomes near Walnut Street, Grove Street, the farmers’ market and Walnut Street station.

South EndResidential streets with neighborhood-scale businesses and access toward Bloomfield and Glen Ridge.

Mountain / Historic Residential AreasArchitecturally distinctive homes and historic districts are part of Montclair’s long-standing residential identity.

Factors to Consider

Property TaxesReview current assessment, tax-bill and appeal information with Township and Essex County resources.

Historic PropertiesSome properties lie in local historic districts or may be subject to preservation review for certain exterior changes.

Permits & ZoningConstruction, additions, accessory structures and property uses can require municipal approvals.

Transit & ParkingProximity to rail stations can be a major lifestyle factor; station parking and permit rules vary.

SchoolsMontclair Public Schools uses a magnet-oriented system; verify current assignment and registration procedures directly with the district.

Flood & Environmental Due DiligenceBuyers should review property-specific flood, drainage, environmental and insurance information.

Property & Municipal Resources

For authoritative information, use Township resources for tax collection, construction, zoning, planning and historic preservation. Buyers, sellers and renters should independently verify property facts, permits, taxes and legal status.

Township of Montclair

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Market data updated September 2026 using Realtor.com’s August 2026 Montclair market summary. Municipal context is based on current Township and school-district resources.