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

Also known as: 49 Forest Dr N

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1941

Acreage

0.684

Sale price

$1,660,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
49 Forest Dr N
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
2204
Lot
9
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
2204-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/29/2014
Sale price
$1,660,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$31,712
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,916
Stories
2
Year built
1941
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.684
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
50 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
44 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/29/2014 $1,660,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/27/1991 $72,500

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/16/2021 - R Mortgage XXXXXXX X/X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/16/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X/X
09/05/2014 - R
08/29/2014 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/27/1991 - 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 49 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
$31,712
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,570,700
Land value
$1,093,800
Building value
$476,900

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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 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 2.019 $31,712 +1.87%
2024 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.982 $31,131 +1.33%
2023 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.956 $30,723 +0.67%
2022 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.943 $30,519 +0.26%
2021 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.938 $30,440 +0.62%
2020 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.926 $30,252 -0.21%
2019 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.93 $30,315 +1.47%
2018 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.902 $29,875 +2.48%
2017 $1,570,700 $1,570,700 1.856 $29,152 -16.79%
2016 $1,626,500 $1,626,500 2.154 $35,035 +2.33%
Permits

Permit information for 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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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
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.69
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.69
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.69
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.69
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.69
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.81
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 1.09
James Caldwell Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 219 1.47
Deerfield Elementary School 7 Public K-4 402 1.60
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.69
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.69
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.69
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.77
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.90
St James The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 148 1.93
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 2.02
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 2.08
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 2.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 0.89
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.75
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.08
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.27
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.45
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.48
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 2.89
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 3.01
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 3.01
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 3.21

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Neighbors for 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ

7 Chestnut Pl, Short Hills 79 Highland Ave, Short Hills 82 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 94 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 86 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 21 Chestnut Pl, Short Hills 42 Western Dr, Short Hills 8 Taylor Pl, Short Hills 45 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 15 Chestnut Pl, Short Hills 73 Highland Ave, Short Hills 91 Highland Ave, Short Hills 5 Chestnut Pl, Short Hills 73 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 62 Western Dr, Short Hills 65 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 93 Highland Ave, Short Hills 54 Western Dr, Short Hills 77 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills 100 Knollwood Rd, Short Hills

Nearby ZIP codes for 49 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 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1941.

What is the total square footage of 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 2,916 square feet.

When was 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 08/29/2014 for $1,660,000.

What is the assessed value of 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $1,570,700.

What are the property taxes for 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 49 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $31,712.

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