| Primary address | 281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills |
| Zip code | 07078 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Millburn Township |
| Block | 1904 |
| Lot | 93 |
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| Sale date | 04/03/1996 |
| Sale price | $371,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $19,772 |
| Building sqft | 2,073 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.258 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1950 and has a total of 2,073 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $979,300, the tax amount paid for 281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $19,772.
When was 281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 04/03/1996 for $371,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/1996 | $371,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 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 | $19,772 |
| Market value | $979,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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 | $979,300 | $979,300 | 2.019 | $19,772 | +1.87% |
| 2024 | $979,300 | $979,300 | 1.982 | $19,410 | +1.33% |
| 2023 | $979,300 | $979,300 | 1.956 | $19,155 | +0.67% |
| 2022 | $979,300 | $979,300 | 1.943 | $19,028 | +0.26% |
| 2021 | $979,300 | $979,300 | 1.938 | $18,979 | +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 281 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 | 0.22 |
| Hartshorn Elementary School | 9 | Public | K-4 | 437 | 0.93 |
| Washington School | 6 | Public | 5 | 388 | 1.11 |
| The Winston School | NR | Private | 2-8 | 104 | 1.17 |
| Far Brook School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 220 | 1.17 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millburn Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 1,133 | 1.11 |
| The Winston School | NR | Private | 2-8 | 104 | 1.17 |
| Far Brook School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 220 | 1.17 |
| St. Rose of Lima School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 186 | 1.17 |
| 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 | 0.81 |
| Jonathan Dayton High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 659 | 1.42 |
| Kent Place School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 621 | 1.78 |
| Oratory Preparatory School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 373 | 2.02 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 504 | 2.06 |
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