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273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 - Property report

Also known as: 273 Forest Dr S

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.213

Sale price

$500,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
273 Forest Dr S
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
1904
Lot
91
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
1904-91

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/16/2001
Sale price
$500,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$29,566
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,490
Stories
1
Year built
1951
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.213
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
22 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/16/2001 $500,000

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/12/2025 - R Mortgage XXXXX XXXXX X/X XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
05/16/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$29,566
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,464,400
Land value
$857,200
Building value
$607,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 2.019 $29,566 +1.87%
2024 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.982 $29,024 +1.33%
2023 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.956 $28,644 +0.67%
2022 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.943 $28,453 +0.26%
2021 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.938 $28,380 +0.62%
2020 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.926 $28,204 -0.21%
2019 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.93 $28,263 +1.47%
2018 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.902 $27,853 +2.48%
2017 $1,464,400 $1,464,400 1.856 $27,179 +10.34%
2016 $1,143,600 $1,143,600 2.154 $24,633 +2.33%
Permits

Permit information for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ

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Neighborhood

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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 0.23
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.93
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 1.13
James Caldwell Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 219 1.18
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 1.19
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 1.19
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 1.19
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 1.19
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.19
Jefferson Primary Center NR Public PK, K 143 1.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 1.13
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 1.19
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 1.19
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.19
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 1.31
St James The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 148 1.53
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 1.63
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 1.64
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 2.84
Crossroads School NR Public PK, K-8 49 2.86
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 0.82
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.42
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.76
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.00
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.04
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.14
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 2.80
Work Readiness Academy NR Public 12 25 2.86
The Arc Kohler School NR Private PK-12 33 3.04
Deron School I NR Private PK-11 95 3.05

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Neighbors for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ

269 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 272 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 274 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 280 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 289 Lupine Way, Short Hills 262 Brookhaven Way, Short Hills 266 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 284 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 290 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 266 Brookhaven Way, Short Hills 278 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 283 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 270 Brookhaven Way, Short Hills 270 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 285 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 271 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 277 Forest Dr S, Short Hills 285 Lupine Way, Short Hills 258 Brookhaven Way, Short Hills

Nearby ZIP codes for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ

07016, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07039, Essex County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07068, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07090, Union County, NJ 07092, Union County, NJ 07928, Morris County, NJ 07932, Morris County, NJ 07936, Morris County, NJ 07940, Morris County, NJ 07974, Union County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 3,490 square feet.

When was 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 05/16/2001 for $500,000.

What is the assessed value of 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $1,464,400.

What are the property taxes for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 273 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $29,566.

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