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17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 3504
Lot 8

Sales & Tax Overview for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Sale date 05/20/2021
Sale price $980,000
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Property tax $19,786

Lot & Building Information for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

Building sqft 2,409
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.178
Year built 1929
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R-5)
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About 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1929 and has a total of 2,409 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $980,000, the tax amount paid for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $19,786.

When was 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the last sale price?

17 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 05/20/2021 for $980,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/20/2021 $980,000
09/30/2014 $855,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
05/20/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/30/2014 - D
10/03/2014 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/22/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $19,786
Market value $980,000

Assessment History for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 17 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 $980,000 $980,000 2.019 $19,786 +1.87%
2024 $980,000 $980,000 1.982 $19,424 +1.33%
2023 $980,000 $980,000 1.956 $19,169 -10.65%
2022 $1,104,200 $1,104,200 1.943 $21,455 +0.26%
2021 $1,104,200 $1,104,200 1.938 $21,399 +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)
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.39
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.95
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School 9 Public 1-5 328 0.98
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.12
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.12

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.12
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 1.15
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 1.15
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.15
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 1.20

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.12
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 1.20
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 1.43
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 1.71
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 1.90

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Neighbors for 17 Colonial Way, Short Hills

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2 Bishops Ln, Short Hills 7,554 07/14/1999 $1,237,500
35 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,631 05/27/2021 $1,300,000
10 Colonial Way, Short Hills
80 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 3,154 11/18/2021
7 Bishops Ln, Short Hills 3,989 09/02/2014 $525,000
5 Union Way, Short Hills 01/25/2010 $2,750,000
21 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,664 05/11/1988 $370,000
19 Colonial Way, Short Hills 3,260 09/30/2016 $1
55 Addison Dr, Short Hills 2,952 07/24/2006 $1,120,000
23 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,420 07/27/2015 $1,010,000
14 Union Way, Short Hills 4,664 05/08/2018 $2,050,000
20 Bishops Ln, Short Hills 6,819 08/05/2020 $2,800,000
47 Colonial Way, Short Hills 1,820 07/14/2017 $1,160,000
61 Addison Dr, Short Hills 5,007 06/23/2009 $1,812,500
14 Wayside, Short Hills 3,084
53 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,477 07/06/2022
19 Bishops Ln, Short Hills 3,211 04/10/1985 $365,000
114 Hemlock Rd, Short Hills 3,738 06/13/2007 $1,670,000
41 Colonial Way, Short Hills 2,457 06/21/2016 $1,157,000
9 Bishops Ln, Short Hills 6,688 01/25/2010 $2,750,000

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