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7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078 - Property report

Also known as: 7 Benson CT

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Property type

Residential (2)

Acreage

0.505

Sale price

$2,775,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
7 Benson Court
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
3606
Lot
16
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
3606-16

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/13/2020
Sale price
$2,775,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$54,812
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,884
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.505
Garage
Attached
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
15 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
20 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/13/2020 $2,775,000 XXXXX,XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/19/2018 $1,150,000 X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX X
06/30/2014 $1 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/22/2020 - R
04/13/2020 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX,XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
04/27/2018 - R
04/19/2018 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/21/2014 - R
06/30/2014 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X
09/12/1984 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 7 Benson Court, 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
$54,812
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,714,800
Land value
$804,500
Building value
$1,910,300

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $2,714,800 $2,714,800 2.019 $54,812 +1.87%
2024 $2,714,800 $2,714,800 1.982 $53,807 +1.33%
2023 $2,714,800 $2,714,800 1.956 $53,101 +0.67%
2022 $2,714,800 $2,714,800 1.943 $52,749 +0.26%
2021 $2,714,800 $2,714,800 1.938 $52,613 +0.62%
2020 $2,714,800 $2,714,800 1.926 $52,287 +217.05%
2019 $854,500 $854,500 1.93 $16,492 -30.78%
2018 $1,252,700 $1,252,700 1.902 $23,826 +2.48%
2017 $1,252,700 $1,252,700 1.856 $23,250 +4.15%
2016 $1,036,400 $1,036,400 2.154 $22,324 +2.33%

Permit information for 7 Benson Court, 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)
Hartshorn Elementary School 9 Public K-4 437 0.37
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.58
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.58
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.58
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.58
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.58
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 0.99
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School 9 Public 1-5 328 1.62
Deerfield Elementary School 7 Public K-4 402 1.65
Washington Elementary School 9 Public 1-5 310 1.86
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.58
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.58
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.58
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.76
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.76
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 1.79
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 2.03
Chatham Middle School 7 Public 6-8 877 2.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.76
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 1.81
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 1.82
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.05
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.35
Eclc Of New Jersey NR Private 1-12 177 2.38
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 2.62
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy NR Private PK-12 727 2.64
Monmouth Court Campus NR Public 9-12 0 2.79
Chatham High School 8 Public 9-12 1,231 3.22

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Frequently asked questions

What is the total square footage of 7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 2,884 square feet.

When was 7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 04/13/2020 for $2,775,000.

What is the assessed value of 7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $2,714,800.

What are the property taxes for 7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 7 Benson Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $54,811.

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