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261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 3704
Lot 23

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

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Sale date 07/31/1985
Sale price $310,000
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Property tax $24,250

Lot & Building Information for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

Building sqft 2,123
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.452
Year built 1960
Stories 1
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Zoning district Residential (R-4)
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About 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1960 and has a total of 2,123 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,201,100, the tax amount paid for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $24,250.

When was 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold?

261 Dale Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 03/11/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/31/1985 $310,000

Title Documents for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
03/11/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/31/1985 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $24,250
Market value $1,201,100

Assessment History for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,201,100 $1,201,100 2.019 $24,250 +1.87%
2024 $1,201,100 $1,201,100 1.982 $23,806 +1.33%
2023 $1,201,100 $1,201,100 1.956 $23,494 +0.67%
2022 $1,201,100 $1,201,100 1.943 $23,337 +0.26%
2021 $1,201,100 $1,201,100 1.938 $23,277 +0.62%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.36
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.36
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.36
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.36
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.36
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.36
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.36
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.54
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 1.62

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 1.71
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.95
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 2.01
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 2.25
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.52

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Neighbors for 261 Dale Drive, Short Hills

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
268 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 4,709 06/24/2013 $2,998,000
252 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 3,533 12/20/1996 $450,000
257 Dale Dr, Short Hills 3,328 07/23/2019 $10
252 Dale Dr, Short Hills 3,086 11/02/2022
266 Dale Dr, Short Hills 3,632 09/24/2021
275 Dale Dr, Short Hills 3,801 10/19/2007 $1,272,250
244 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 5,072 01/14/2026
258 Dale Dr, Short Hills 4,366 01/03/2013 $10
247 Dale Dr, Short Hills 2,300 01/09/2014 $1
245 Dale Dr, Short Hills 4,632 02/16/2011 $1,596,400
280 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 2,406 03/14/2007 $1
274 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 5,556 08/02/2017 $2,300,000
248 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 4,780 03/04/2025
267 Dale Dr, Short Hills 4,843 11/29/2023 $2,450,000
258 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 6,181 12/11/2024
246 Dale Dr, Short Hills 3,122 03/08/2002 $877,000
264 Long Hill Dr, Short Hills 2,931 04/05/2021 $1,400,000
253 Dale Dr, Short Hills 3,312 08/11/2023
250 Dale Dr, Short Hills 3,556 01/26/2016 $1,875,000
260 Dale Dr, Short Hills 5,579 12/17/2012 $2,350,000

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