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40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 1807
Lot 12

Sales & Tax Overview for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

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Sale date 07/31/2013
Sale price $1,099,000
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Property tax $21,418

Lot & Building Information for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

Building sqft 2,593
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.177
Year built 1935
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R-6)
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About 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1935 and has a total of 2,593 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,060,800, the tax amount paid for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $21,417.

When was 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold?

40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 10/13/2023.

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Past Sales & Property History for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/31/2013 $1,099,000
10/05/2005 $1,168,000
12/16/1988 $385,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/13/2023 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/09/2013 - R
07/31/2013 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/18/2005 - R
10/05/2005 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/16/1988 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $21,418
Market value $1,060,800

Assessment History for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,060,800 $1,060,800 2.019 $21,418 +1.87%
2024 $1,060,800 $1,060,800 1.982 $21,025 +1.33%
2023 $1,060,800 $1,060,800 1.956 $20,749 +0.67%
2022 $1,060,800 $1,060,800 1.943 $20,611 +0.26%
2021 $1,060,800 $1,060,800 1.938 $20,558 +0.62%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.55
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 0.79
James Caldwell Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 219 0.83
The Children's Academy NR Private PK-K 47 0.90
The Children's Academy NR Private PK-K 47 0.90

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.88
St James The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 148 1.25
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 1.34
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.37
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 1.37

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 0.47
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.09
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.10
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.30
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.35

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Neighbors for 40 Elmwood Place, Short Hills

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
46 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 2,353 05/04/2026
36 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 2,530 07/01/2004 $990,300
43 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 2,506 12/13/2010 $870,000
49 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 1,644 05/01/2024
57 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 1,736 10/02/2008 $1
58 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 2,132 05/06/2022
42 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 1,964 07/27/2011 $893,000
54 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 2,298 02/27/2013 $715,000
47 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 2,142 06/10/2021 $1,070,000
53 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 1,700 08/06/2012 $750,000
48 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 1,765 08/07/2002 $1
56 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 2,163 06/23/2011 $820,000
2 Woodland Rd, Short Hills 2,236 06/22/2011 $989,000
51 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 2,246 03/27/2015 $900,000
52 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 1,871 02/21/1991 $317,000
45 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 2,080 06/29/2023
55 Meadowbrook Rd, Short Hills 1,783 03/18/2008 $565,000
50 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 2,002 07/12/2019 $980,000
44 Elmwood Pl, Short Hills 2,256 05/04/2015 $988,000
29 Baltusrol Way, Short Hills 1,750 05/15/2024

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