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144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 3005
Lot 8

Sales & Tax Overview for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

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Sale date 08/05/2016
Sale price $2,900,000
Arm's length
Property tax $58,321

Lot & Building Information for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

Building sqft 5,672
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.558
Year built 2008
Stories 2
Garage Attached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R-3)
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Other Property Data for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

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About 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 2008 and has a total of 5,672 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,888,600, the tax amount paid for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $58,320.

When was 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the last sale price?

144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 08/05/2016 for $2,900,000.

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Real Estate Reports:
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 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/05/2016 $2,900,000
06/10/2005 $1,500,000
07/15/1997 $1
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/05/2016 - D
09/14/2016 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/10/2005 - D
08/03/2005 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/15/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $58,321
Market value $2,888,600

Assessment History for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $2,888,600 $2,888,600 2.019 $58,321 +1.87%
2024 $2,888,600 $2,888,600 1.982 $57,252 +1.81%
2023 $2,875,000 $2,875,000 1.956 $56,235 +0.67%
2022 $2,875,000 $2,875,000 1.943 $55,861 +0.26%
2021 $2,875,000 $2,875,000 1.938 $55,718 +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)
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.44
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.44
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.44
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.44
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.44
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.44
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.44
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.45
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.92

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 1.10
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 2.03
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.34
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.48
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.68

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Neighbors for 144 Forest Dr N, Short Hills

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
11 Western Dr, Short Hills 4,746 05/25/2023
7 Western Dr, Short Hills 2,402 03/12/2026
10 Joanna Way, Short Hills 5,070 11/01/2024
100 Lake Rd, Short Hills 3,575 11/28/2006 $1,435,000
69 Lake Rd, Short Hills 4,796 12/17/2012 $1,950,000
2 Joanna Way, Short Hills 3,877 01/27/2021
22 Joanna Way, Short Hills 3,927 01/21/2025
75 Lake Rd, Short Hills 2,453 12/24/1985
16 Joanna Way, Short Hills 5,106 05/04/2022
30 Joanna Way, Short Hills 5,098 07/01/2013 $2,137,500
150 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 4,999 05/16/2023
55 Lake Rd, Short Hills 4,342 03/23/2012 $1,950,000
145 Forest Dr N, Short Hills 6,633 04/30/2007 $4,800,000
36 Joanna Way, Short Hills 5,263 10/13/2023
18 Joanna Way, Short Hills 5,313 01/23/2024
65 Lake Rd, Short Hills 5,280 08/06/2021
126 Highland Ave, Short Hills 5,821 01/10/2024
92 Lake Rd, Short Hills 5,174 11/14/2019 $3,150,000
32 Lake Shore Dr, Short Hills 5,151 12/02/2016 $2,536,000
130 Highland Ave, Short Hills 5,482 04/20/2020 $1,665,000

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