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5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 2204
Lot 7

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

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Sale date 11/13/2018
Sale price $1,217,500
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Property tax $31,246

Lot & Building Information for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

Building sqft 3,245
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.413
Year built 1941
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R-3)
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Other Property Data for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

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About 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1941 and has a total of 3,245 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,547,600, the tax amount paid for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $31,246.

When was 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 11/13/2018 for $1,217,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/13/2018 $1,217,500

Title Documents for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/13/2018 - D
12/06/2018 - R
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Property Taxes for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $31,246
Market value $1,547,600

Assessment History for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,547,600 $1,547,600 2.019 $31,246 +29.31%
2024 $1,219,200 $1,219,200 1.982 $24,165 +1.33%
2023 $1,219,200 $1,219,200 1.956 $23,848 +0.81%
2022 $1,217,500 $1,217,500 1.943 $23,656 +0.26%
2021 $1,217,500 $1,217,500 1.938 $23,595 +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 0.39
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.68
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.68
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.68
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.68
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.68
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.68
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.77
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.93

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 0.92
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.77
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.05
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.23
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.41

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Neighbors for 5 Chestnut Place, Short Hills

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 2,916 12/16/2021
7 Chestnut Pl, Short Hills 5,792 07/27/2020 $2,277,500
79 Highland Ave, Short Hills 3,668 10/12/2021
94 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 4,360 04/04/2025
21 Chestnut Pl, Short Hills 3,660 05/08/2023
106 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 3,964 05/29/2020 $1,500,000
45 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 2,552 03/15/2023
42 Western Dr, Short Hills 6,079 08/03/2021 $1,700,000
8 Taylor Pl, Short Hills 2,810 06/15/2007 $1,523,000
15 Chestnut Pl, Short Hills 3,960 08/31/2022
73 Highland Ave, Short Hills 4,322 12/22/2016 $1,750,000
91 Highland Ave, Short Hills 5,478 02/06/2024
110 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 4,058 12/27/1983 $475,000
73 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 3,481 07/20/2020 $1,585,000
62 Western Dr, Short Hills 4,136 08/15/2022
65 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 4,250 06/25/2014 $1,275,000
93 Highland Ave, Short Hills 4,306 01/28/2026
54 Western Dr, Short Hills 5,920 06/26/2017 $3,250,000
77 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 4,750 08/06/2024
100 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 5,717 08/02/2012 $2,000,000

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