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8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 2111
Lot 19

Sales & Tax Overview for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Sale date 10/16/2006
Sale price $1,300,000
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Property tax $29,276

Lot & Building Information for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

Building sqft 2,836
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.36
Year built 1940
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R-4)
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Other Property Data for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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About 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,836 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,450,000, the tax amount paid for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $29,275.

When was 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold?

8 Wells Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 01/25/2019.

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Past Sales & Property History for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/16/2006 $1,300,000
10/20/2004 $1,174,000
06/22/1987 $510,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
01/25/2019 - D
02/05/2019 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/16/2006 - D
11/08/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/20/2004 - D
10/25/2004 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/22/1987 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $29,276
Market value $1,450,000

Assessment History for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,450,000 $1,450,000 2.019 $29,276 +1.87%
2024 $1,450,000 $1,450,000 1.982 $28,739 +1.33%
2023 $1,450,000 $1,450,000 1.956 $28,362 +0.67%
2022 $1,450,000 $1,450,000 1.943 $28,174 -8.80%
2021 $1,594,000 $1,594,000 1.938 $30,892 +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 0.48
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.86
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.86
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.86
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.86

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.71
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.86
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.86
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.86
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.91

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 0.69
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.58
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.21
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.41
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.55

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Neighbors for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills

Here are the neighbors for 8 Wells Lane, Short Hills.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
24 Wells Ln, Short Hills 4,072 01/26/2023
32 Wells Ln, Short Hills 2,628 12/23/2025
24 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 2,462 08/22/1994
10 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 2,202 01/13/2021
8 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 3,042 07/08/2011 $999,500
7 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 2,832 08/02/2016 $1,525,000
12 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 2,582 07/22/2024
12 Wells Ln, Short Hills 4,317 10/15/2024
17 Highland Ave, Short Hills 1,842 09/21/2023 $1,550,000
15 Highland Ave, Short Hills 2,372 10/28/1993 $413,000
20 Wells Ln, Short Hills 2,875 06/07/2023
151 Hobart Ave, Short Hills 2,869 07/20/2021 $1,550,000
16 Wells Ln, Short Hills 2,510 09/04/2009 $1,315,000
26 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 4,062 09/15/2023
6 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 4,754 07/06/2018 $1,889,000
21 Highland Ave, Short Hills 4,190 08/21/2013 $1,700,000
102 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 2,173 12/06/2021
20 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 2,664 04/19/2017 $1,550,888
14 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 4,047 02/27/2004 $1,895,000
11 Wyndham Rd, Short Hills 2,426 03/06/2025

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