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

Also known as: 54 Forest Dr N

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1964

Acreage

0.597

Sale price

$1,682,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
54 Forest Dr N
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
2110
Lot
6
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
2110-6

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/20/2015
Sale price
$1,682,500
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$33,602
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,121
Stories
2
Year built
1964
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.597
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
44 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/20/2015 $1,682,500 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX
11/09/2007 $1,737,500 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
01/23/2006 $1,400,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/07/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X/X XXX XX X/X
09/01/2015 - R
08/20/2015 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXX
11/20/2007 - R
11/09/2007 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX
02/10/2006 - R
01/23/2006 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
01/20/2005 - R
12/22/2004 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXX, XXXXXX X. & XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 54 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
$33,602
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,664,300
Land value
$1,042,500
Building value
$621,800

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 2.019 $33,602 +1.87%
2024 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.982 $32,986 +1.33%
2023 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.956 $32,554 +0.67%
2022 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.943 $32,337 +0.26%
2021 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.938 $32,254 +0.62%
2020 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.926 $32,054 -0.21%
2019 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.93 $32,121 +1.47%
2018 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.902 $31,655 +2.48%
2017 $1,664,300 $1,664,300 1.856 $30,889 -20.34%
2016 $1,800,300 $1,800,300 2.154 $38,778 +2.33%

Permit information for 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ

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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 0.41
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.73
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.73
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.73
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.73
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.73
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.86
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 1.04
James Caldwell Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 219 1.42
South Mountain Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 284 1.60
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.73
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.73
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.73
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.81
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.85
St James The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 148 1.89
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 1.97
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 2.10
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 2.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 0.84
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.71
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.11
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.30
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.47
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.49
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 2.84
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 2.97
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 2.97
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 3.17

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1964.

What is the total square footage of 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 3,121 square feet.

When was 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 08/20/2015 for $1,682,500.

What is the assessed value of 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $1,664,300.

What are the property taxes for 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $33,602.

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