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54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 - Property report

Also known as: 54 Merrywood Ln

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.462

Sale price

$1,325,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
54 Merrywood Lane
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
3301
Lot
32
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
3301-32

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/17/2009
Sale price
$1,325,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$39,552
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
4,589
Year built
1966
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.462
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/2009 $1,325,000 XXX, XXXXXX & XX, XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/07/2009 - R
04/17/2009 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXX, XXXXXX & XX, XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 54 Merrywood Lane, 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
$39,552
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,959,000
Land value
$1,042,000
Building value
$917,000

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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 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 2.019 $39,552 +1.87%
2024 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.982 $38,827 +1.33%
2023 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.956 $38,318 +0.67%
2022 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.943 $38,063 +0.26%
2021 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.938 $37,965 +0.62%
2020 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.926 $37,730 -0.21%
2019 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.93 $37,809 +1.47%
2018 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.902 $37,260 +2.48%
2017 $1,959,000 $1,959,000 1.856 $36,359 +22.20%
2016 $1,381,300 $1,381,300 2.154 $29,753 +2.33%
Permits

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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)
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.23
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.49
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.78
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.78
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.78
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.78
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.78
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School 9 Public 1-5 328 1.34
Washington School 6 Public 5 388 1.67
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.78
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.78
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.78
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.96
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.52
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 1.52
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 1.64
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 6 Public 6-8 518 2.32
Chatham Middle School 7 Public 6-8 877 2.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 1.41
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.52
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 1.67
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 1.87
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.01
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 2.12
Eclc Of New Jersey NR Private 1-12 177 2.53
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy NR Private PK-12 727 3.17
Chatham High School 8 Public 9-12 1,231 3.28
Monmouth Court Campus NR Public 9-12 0 3.29

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Neighbors for 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ

46 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 37 Slope Dr, Short Hills 16 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 58 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 25 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 31 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 65 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 88 White Oak Ridge Rd, Short Hills 52 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 32 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 26 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 12 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 84 White Oak Ridge Rd, Short Hills 22 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 80 White Oak Ridge Rd, Short Hills 23 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 42 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 12 Merrywood Ln, Short Hills 39 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 74 White Oak Ridge Rd, Short Hills

Nearby ZIP codes for 54 Merrywood Lane, 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 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1966.

What is the total square footage of 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 4,589 square feet.

When was 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 04/17/2009 for $1,325,000.

What is the assessed value of 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $1,959,000.

What are the property taxes for 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 54 Merrywood Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $39,552.

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