529 Valley Rd
Montclair, NJ 07043
529 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043-1825 · Land For Sale · 0.20 AC

Positioned in the heart of the Upper Montclair Business District, 529 Valley Road offers a rare opportunity to acquire a cleared and level 0.20-acre commercial lot with outstanding development potential. Zoned Neighborhood Commercial (N-C), this 8,700 square foot parcel is located directly across from high-traffic landmarks including ACME Market and the Bellaire House, offering exceptional visibility, walkability, and accessibility in one of Essex County’s most vibrant mixed-use corridors. Formerly the site of a bank and, prior to that, a service station dating back to the 1930s, the property has evolved with the surrounding neighborhood into a prime site for redevelopment. The lot benefits from frontage on Valley Road, a well-traveled county road with blacktop surfacing, public utilities available in the street—including water, sewer, electric, and gas—and a location designated as “at road level,” simplifying site access and construction logistics. The Neighborhood Commercial zoning permits a range of development options, including: Mixed-use buildings (residential above, retail or service uses at street level) Retail stores and restaurants Personal service establishments Offices (permitted above the ground floor) Medical and professional practices Cannabis retail (conditionally permitted) Educational play centers, churches, and certain municipal uses (subject to planning approval) Accessory uses, such as indoor/outdoor parking facilities, are also permitted if they serve the primary use. Full details of permitted and prohibited uses can be found in the Montclair Township zoning code. The site’s history reflects responsible ownership and environmental stewardship. Originally developed as a gas station and service center prior to 1934, retail gasoline operations ceased in 1986. All underground storage tanks and the service station building were removed by 1988. The property was then improved with a bank building occupied by Valley National Bank until its demolition prior to 2020, leaving the parcel vacant and shovel-ready. An environmental review completed in 2025 confirms that the site has received full regulatory closure from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for all historical areas of concern. The review details completed soil excavation, tank removal, and NJDEP-certified clearance for unrestricted use related to those areas. While limited long-term groundwater monitoring is in place under NJDEP guidance, the groundwater is located approximately 17 feet below the surface and is not anticipated to interfere with redevelopment. A monitoring well network remains active as a condition of closure, and its configuration can be modified with NJDEP consent to accommodate future construction. Don’t miss your chance to secure a high-profile development site in Upper Montclair. With zoning flexibility, a clean environmental record, and unbeatable location dynamics, 529 Valley Road offers everything needed to bring your next project to life.