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28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 3503
Lot 17

Sales & Tax Overview for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Sale date 07/02/2015
Sale price $1,387,723
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Property tax $31,844

Lot & Building Information for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

Building sqft 4,091
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.849
Year built 1935
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
17 /100. Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
13 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Residential (R-5)
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Other Property Data for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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About 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1935 and has a total of 4,091 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,577,200, the tax amount paid for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $31,843.

When was 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the last sale price?

28 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 07/02/2015 for $1,387,723.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/02/2015 $1,387,723
05/12/2005 $1,400,000
07/19/1994 $500,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/02/2015 - D
07/21/2015 - R		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/12/2005 - D
10/18/2005 - R		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/19/1994 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $31,844
Market value $1,577,200

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Assessment History for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 28 Colonial Way, 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 $1,577,200 $1,577,200 2.019 $31,844 +1.87%
2024 $1,577,200 $1,577,200 1.982 $31,260 +1.33%
2023 $1,577,200 $1,577,200 1.956 $30,850 +0.67%
2022 $1,577,200 $1,577,200 1.943 $30,645 +0.26%
2021 $1,577,200 $1,577,200 1.938 $30,566 +0.62%
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Risk

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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)
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.30
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.90
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School 9 Public 1-5 328 1.05
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 1.07
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 1.07
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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 1.07
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.07
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 1.07
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.20
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 1.26
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.20
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 1.28
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 1.51
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 1.78
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 1.84
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Neighbors for 28 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
97 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 01/15/2003 $1,300,000
95 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 7,658 01/15/2003 $1,300,000
14 Colonial Way, Short Hills 1,712 01/30/2015 $575,000
117 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 4,255 06/30/2010 $999,999
91 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 03/08/2021
36 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,372 05/11/2021 $800,000
54 Colonial Way, Short Hills 3,089 02/17/2017 $1
26 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,078 02/06/2019 $845,000
50 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,326 08/09/2017 $1,215,000
58 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,244
115 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 3,521 10/26/2001 $590,000
34 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,872
42 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,369 04/05/2024
40 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,055 01/09/2019 $847,000
46 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,188 10/31/2024
22 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,660 04/03/2012 $960,000
18 Colonial Way, Short Hills 3,653 08/02/2024
105 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 5,196 10/21/2021
30 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,526 04/15/2016 $1,225,000
52 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,765 08/25/2020 $1,299,900
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