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120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 - Property report

Also known as: 120 Highland Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1900

Acreage

1.82

Sale price

$1,800,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
120 Highland Avenue
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
3004
Lot
1
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
3004-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/14/2015
Sale price
$1,800,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$47,957
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
6,597
Year built
1900
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
1.82
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/14/2015 $1,800,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX,XXX
12/24/2012 $1 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX
06/14/2000 $2,825,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/10/2015 - R
11/14/2015 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX,XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX
12/27/2012 - R
12/24/2012 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/14/2000 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 120 Highland Avenue, 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
$47,957
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,375,300
Land value
$1,089,700
Building value
$1,285,600

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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 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 2.019 $36,342 +1.87%
2024 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 1.982 $35,676 +1.33%
2023 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 1.956 $35,208 +0.67%
2022 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 1.943 $34,974 +0.26%
2021 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 1.938 $34,884 +0.62%
2020 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 1.926 $34,668 -0.21%
2019 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 1.93 $34,740 +1.47%
2018 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 1.902 $34,236 -14.48%
2017 $2,157,000 $2,157,000 1.856 $40,034 -28.52%
2016 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 2.154 $56,004 +2.33%
Permits

Permit information for 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.45
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.45
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.45
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.45
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.45
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.67
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.85
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 1.22
Deerfield Elementary School 7 Public K-4 402 1.33
James Caldwell Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 219 1.69
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.45
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.45
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.45
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.50
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.95
St James The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 148 2.18
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 2.27
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 2.30
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 2.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 1.08
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 1.99
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.24
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.39
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.59
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.69
Monmouth Court Campus NR Public 9-12 0 3.00
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 3.02
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 3.03
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 3.03

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Neighbors for 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ

7 Western Dr, Short Hills 164 Highland Ave, Short Hills 141 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 69 Lake Rd, Short Hills 168 Highland Ave, Short Hills 186 Highland Ave, Short Hills 52 Joanna Way, Short Hills 75 Lake Rd, Short Hills 174 Highland Ave, Short Hills 55 Lake Rd, Short Hills 144 Highland Ave, Short Hills 19 Western Dr, Short Hills 145 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 180 Highland Ave, Short Hills 62 Joanna Way, Short Hills 126 Highland Ave, Short Hills 65 Lake Rd, Short Hills 58 Joanna Way, Short Hills 130 Highland Ave, Short Hills 160 Highland Ave, Short Hills

Nearby ZIP codes for 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ

07016, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07039, Essex County, NJ 07040, Essex County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07068, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07081, Union 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 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 6,597 square feet.

When was 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 11/14/2015 for $1,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $2,375,300.

What are the property taxes for 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $47,957.

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