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25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 2110
Lot 7

Sales & Tax Overview for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Sale date 09/07/2005
Sale price $4,350,000
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Property tax $77,802

Lot & Building Information for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

Building sqft 6,998
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 1.247
Year built 1870
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R-3)
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About 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1870 and has a total of 6,998 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,853,500, the tax amount paid for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $77,802.

When was 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold?

25 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 09/13/2021.

Ownership Information

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Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/07/2005 $4,350,000
09/07/2005 $1
12/23/2004 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/13/2021 - R Mortgage 09/01/2051
09/13/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/07/2005 - D
09/23/2005 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/07/2005 - D
09/23/2005 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/23/2004 - D
01/04/2005 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $77,802
Market value $3,853,500

Assessment History for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $3,853,500 $3,853,500 2.019 $77,802 +1.87%
2024 $3,853,500 $3,853,500 1.982 $76,376 +1.33%
2023 $3,853,500 $3,853,500 1.956 $75,374 +0.67%
2022 $3,853,500 $3,853,500 1.943 $74,874 +0.26%
2021 $3,853,500 $3,853,500 1.938 $74,681 +0.62%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.41
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.77
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.77
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.77
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.77

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.77
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.77
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.77
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.83
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.84

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 0.80
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.67
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.12
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.31
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.48

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Neighbors for 25 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
19 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 4,039 03/03/2022
20 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 5,146 05/15/2018 $2,300,000
169 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 3,159 11/18/2021
159 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,529 05/11/2017 $1,235,000
165 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,025 07/28/2020 $1,146,000
15 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 3,058 04/15/2015 $1,750,000
37 Highland Ave, Short Hills 4,721 08/22/2008 $2,900,000
55 Highland Ave, Short Hills 6,515 01/14/2021
60 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 4,666 11/01/2016 $1,100,000
54 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 3,121 09/07/2021
47 Highland Ave, Short Hills 5,048 12/09/2015 $2,625,000
11 Park Pl, Short Hills 5,492 07/06/2022
15 Wells Ln, Short Hills 3,998 04/30/2012 $1,725,000
167 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 3,184 06/26/2003 $1
43 Highland Ave, Short Hills 3,814 02/20/2013 $1,180,000
28 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 4,939 10/15/2012 $1
21 Wells Ln, Short Hills 2,796 12/08/2010 $1,453,000
3 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 1,984 10/30/2019 $1,000,000
14 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 1,830 06/22/2002 $10
23 Park Pl, Short Hills 4,494 03/02/2006 $3,522,500

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