| Primary address | 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills |
| Zip code | 07078 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Millburn Township |
| Block | 1904 |
| Lot | 83 |
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| Sale date | 09/30/2010 |
| Sale price | $1,460,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $29,019 |
| Building sqft | 3,546 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 1.044 |
| Year built | 1953 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1953 and has a total of 3,546 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,437,300, the tax amount paid for 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $29,019.
When was 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold?280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 11/09/2021.
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Access detailed property tax data for 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $29,019 |
| Market value | $1,437,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 280 Forest Dr S, 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 | $1,437,300 | $1,437,300 | 2.019 | $29,019 | +1.87% |
| 2024 | $1,437,300 | $1,437,300 | 1.982 | $28,487 | +1.33% |
| 2023 | $1,437,300 | $1,437,300 | 1.956 | $28,114 | +0.67% |
| 2022 | $1,437,300 | $1,437,300 | 1.943 | $27,927 | +0.26% |
| 2021 | $1,437,300 | $1,437,300 | 1.938 | $27,855 | +0.62% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary School | 10 | Public | K-4 | 378 | 0.26 |
| Hartshorn Elementary School | 9 | Public | K-4 | 437 | 0.98 |
| Washington School | 6 | Public | 5 | 388 | 1.04 |
| James Caldwell Elementary School | 7 | Public | 3-5 | 219 | 1.12 |
| St. Rose of Lima School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 186 | 1.18 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millburn Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 1,133 | 1.05 |
| St. Rose of Lima School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 186 | 1.18 |
| The Winston School | NR | Private | 2-8 | 104 | 1.18 |
| Far Brook School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 220 | 1.18 |
| The Montessori Children's Academy | NR | Private | K-7 | 44 | 1.29 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millburn Sr High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,378 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Dayton High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 659 | 1.37 |
| Kent Place School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 621 | 1.85 |
| Oratory Preparatory School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 373 | 2.09 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 504 | 2.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 3,769 | 09/10/2024 | |
| 272 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 2,935 | 08/31/2020 | $1,100,000 |
| 269 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 3,659 | 04/19/2004 | $1 |
| 57 Woodland Rd, Short Hills | 2,353 | 09/05/2007 | $1,300,000 |
| 266 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 2,219 | 07/10/2019 | $1,260,013 |
| 284 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 2,250 | 02/10/2025 | |
| 290 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 3,954 | 07/27/2016 | $2,100,000 |
| 278 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 2,846 | 03/03/2020 | $1 |
| 281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 2,073 | 04/03/1996 | $371,000 |
| 270 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 1,911 | 03/07/2025 | |
| 300 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 4,989 | 10/23/2025 | |
| 70 Chatham Rd, Short Hills | |||
| 271 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 1,745 | 07/05/2000 | $1 |
| 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 3,490 | 05/16/2001 | $500,000 |
| 324 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 2,371 | ||
| 277 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 3,171 | 06/30/2010 | $1,360,200 |
| 294 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 4,459 | 03/19/2015 | $1,770,000 |
| 304 Forest Dr S, Short Hills | 3,299 | 10/05/2021 |