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20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 - Property report

Also known as: 20 Forest Dr N

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1880

Acreage

0.848

Sale price

$2,300,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
20 Forest Dr N
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
2109
Lot
9
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
2109-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/15/2018
Sale price
$2,300,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$47,447
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
5,146
Year built
1880
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.848
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/15/2018 $2,300,000 XXXXXXXXX XXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXX, X XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX
04/22/2013 $2,822,500 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
08/28/1987 $687,500

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/07/2021 - R Mortgage XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X. XXX. X/X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/23/2018 - R
05/15/2018 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXX, X
05/16/2013 - R
04/22/2013 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX
08/28/1987 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20 Forest Dr N, 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
$47,447
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,350,000
Land value
$1,104,600
Building value
$1,245,400

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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 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 2.019 $47,447 +1.87%
2024 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 1.982 $46,577 +1.33%
2023 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 1.956 $45,966 +0.67%
2022 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 1.943 $45,661 +0.26%
2021 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 1.938 $45,543 +0.62%
2020 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 1.926 $45,261 -0.21%
2019 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 1.93 $45,355 +1.47%
2018 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 1.902 $44,697 -18.16%
2017 $2,942,600 $2,942,600 1.856 $54,615 -10.17%
2016 $2,822,500 $2,822,500 2.154 $60,797 +2.33%
Permits

Permit information for 20 Forest Dr N, 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 0.29
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.79
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.79
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.79
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.79
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.79
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.79
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 1.09
James Caldwell Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 219 1.40
South Mountain Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 284 1.67
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.79
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.79
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.79
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.89
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.94
St James The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 148 1.84
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 1.93
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 1.97
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 2.63
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 0.86
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.68
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.99
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.18
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.35
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.37
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 2.87
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 3.05
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 3.05
Work Readiness Academy NR Public 12 25 3.27

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Neighbors for 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ

31 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 1 Park Pl, Short Hills 201 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 36 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 37 Highland Ave, Short Hills 55 Highland Ave, Short Hills 60 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 27 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 205 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 11 Park Pl, Short Hills 47 Highland Ave, Short Hills 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 47 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 39 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 43 Highland Ave, Short Hills 28 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 23 Park Pl, Short Hills 25 Wells Ln, Short Hills 21 Wells Ln, Short Hills 25 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills

Nearby ZIP codes for 20 Forest Dr N, 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 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1880.

What is the total square footage of 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 5,146 square feet.

When was 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 05/15/2018 for $2,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $2,350,000.

What are the property taxes for 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $47,446.

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