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19th-century farmhouse, once a hub of Montclair's apple trade, is now on the market near Edgemont Park. Built by the Harrison family in about 1840, 249 Valley Road is one of the area's last remaining links to its agricultural past. Recently renovated and listed for $1,939,000 by Melissa Bigelow of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home boasts a unique layout that combines formal spaces with a large kitchen and adjacent family room.

    The property features a library or office on the main floor, while all five bedrooms are upstairs, including a laundry room and four full baths. The primary bedroom has two new walk-in closets, and the home's first-floor ceiling height and tall windows add to its light-filled layout. A broad front porch overlooks Edgemont Park, offering stunning views.

    The Harrison family's farm, which once spanned from Park Street past Valley Road, was known for its apple cider and vinegar business, earning a reputation in the area. Part of the land later became Edgemont Park, where the farmhouse now faces. Recent work on the home includes a new roof, refinished floors, and a fresh coat of paint.

    Located less than half a mile from the train station, 249 Valley Road is part of Erwin Park, a neighborhood created by Jared Erwin Harrison's youngest son, Nathan. This commuter-friendly enclave was designed for affluent city workers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many homes in the area, including this one, are within walking distance of the Watchung Avenue Station.