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42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 1201
Lot 10

Sales & Tax Overview for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

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Sale date 09/25/2020
Sale price $1,406,000
Arm's length
Property tax $24,612

Lot & Building Information for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

Building sqft 2,365
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.215
Year built 1929
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
68 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
36 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Residential (R-6)
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Other Property Data for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

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About 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1929 and has a total of 2,365 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,219,000, the tax amount paid for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $24,611.

When was 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the last sale price?

42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 09/25/2020 for $1,406,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/25/2020 $1,406,000
09/19/2000 $690,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/06/2020 - R
09/25/2020 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/19/2000 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $24,612
Market value $1,219,000

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Assessment History for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,219,000 $1,219,000 2.019 $24,612 +1.87%
2024 $1,219,000 $1,219,000 1.982 $24,161 +1.33%
2023 $1,219,000 $1,219,000 1.956 $23,844 +0.67%
2022 $1,219,000 $1,219,000 1.943 $23,685 +0.26%
2021 $1,219,000 $1,219,000 1.938 $23,624 +0.62%
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 0.55
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.92
South Mountain Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 284 1.03
South Mountain Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 284 1.03
The Children's Academy NR Private PK-K 47 1.06
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.26
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 1.10
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 1.13
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.13
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 1.13
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 0.53
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.47
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 2.32
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 2.37
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 2.37
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Neighbors for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills

Here are the neighbors for 42 Hobart Avenue, Short Hills.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
32 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 1,728 07/30/1998 $360,000
22 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 1,959 10/12/2016 $960,000
43 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 2,091 12/10/1986 $273,000
37 Old Short Hills Rd, Short Hills 3,199 09/12/1996 $1
36 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,326 12/17/2010 $962,500
24 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,850 05/19/2023
1 Whitney Rd, Short Hills 2,247 08/15/2014 $1,050,000
37 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 2,548 06/02/2020 $1,225,000
35 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 2,018 10/14/2004 $720,000
25 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 2,132 08/17/2021
29 Old Short Hills Rd, Short Hills 2,011 08/22/2006 $683,000
69 Rector St, Millburn 2,688 10/24/2019 $149,500
47 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 3,024 04/03/2018 $1,430,000
29 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 2,454 03/15/2021
30 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,067 01/10/2024
41 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 2,215 01/21/2009 $990,000
31 Haddonfield Rd, Short Hills 1,950 07/18/2022
20 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,570 01/25/2021
18 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,655 12/24/2017 $999,999
34 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,099 04/14/2008 $995,000
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