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15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 - Property report

Also known as: 15 Taft Dr

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.43

Sale price

$1,475,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
15 Taft Drive
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
3006
Lot
25
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
3006-25

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/11/2000
Sale price
$1,475,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$25,787
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,331
Stories
2
Year built
1928
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.43
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
23 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
34 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/11/2000 $1,475,000

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/11/2000 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 15 Taft Drive, 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
$25,787
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,277,200
Land value
$942,200
Building value
$335,000

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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 $1,275,400 $1,275,400 2.019 $25,750 +1.87%
2024 $1,275,400 $1,275,400 1.982 $25,278 -2.46%
2023 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 1.956 $25,917 +0.67%
2022 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 1.943 $25,745 +0.26%
2021 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 1.938 $25,679 +0.62%
2020 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 1.926 $25,520 -3.72%
2019 $1,373,400 $1,373,400 1.93 $26,507 +1.47%
2018 $1,373,400 $1,373,400 1.902 $26,122 +2.48%
2017 $1,373,400 $1,373,400 1.856 $25,490 -10.69%
2016 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 2.154 $28,541 +2.33%
Permits

Permit information for 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.47
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.51
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.51
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.51
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.51
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.87
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 1.07
Deerfield Elementary School 7 Public K-4 402 1.15
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 1.18
South Mountain Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 284 1.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.47
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.51
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.51
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.51
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 0.84
St James The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 148 2.25
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 2.32
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 2.33
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 2.53
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 1.10
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 2.04
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 2.48
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.62
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.82
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 2.87
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 2.87
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 2.90
Monmouth Court Campus NR Public 9-12 0 2.90
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.92

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Neighbors for 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ

5 N Pond Dr, Short Hills 1 Taft Dr, Short Hills 77 Slope Dr, Short Hills 87 Slope Dr, Short Hills 49 Adams Ave, Short Hills 77 Jefferson Ave, Short Hills 44 Lake Rd, Short Hills 35 Adams Ave, Short Hills 1 N Pond Dr, Short Hills 63 Slope Dr, Short Hills 83 Slope Dr, Short Hills 41 Adams Ave, Short Hills 50 Lake Rd, Short Hills 71 Slope Dr, Short Hills 93 Slope Dr, Short Hills 30 Lake Rd, Short Hills 56 Lake Rd, Short Hills 40 Lake Rd, Short Hills 57 Slope Dr, Short Hills 21 Taft Dr, Short Hills

Nearby ZIP codes for 15 Taft Drive, 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 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 3,331 square feet.

When was 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 05/11/2000 for $1,475,000.

What is the assessed value of 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $1,277,200.

What are the property taxes for 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 15 Taft Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $25,786.

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