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15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 - Property report

Also known as: 15 Wordsworth Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1952

Acreage

0.362

Sale price

$501,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
15 Wordsworth Road
ZIP code
07078
County
Essex
Block
5106
Lot
4
Municipality
712
Parcel ID
5106-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/12/2000
Sale price
$501,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$26,974
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,054
Stories
1
Year built
1952
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.362
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
9 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
22 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ

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

Sales history for 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/12/2000 $501,000

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/01/2025 - R Mortgage XXX XX X&X XXXX
07/01/2025 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XX
10/12/2000 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$26,974
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,336,000
Land value
$733,300
Building value
$602,700

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 2.019 $26,974 +1.87%
2024 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 1.982 $26,480 +1.33%
2023 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 1.956 $26,132 +0.67%
2022 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 1.943 $25,958 +0.26%
2021 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 1.938 $25,892 +0.62%
2020 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 1.926 $25,731 -0.21%
2019 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 1.93 $25,785 +1.47%
2018 $1,336,000 $1,336,000 1.902 $25,411 +1.91%
2017 $1,343,500 $1,343,500 1.856 $24,935 +31.00%
2016 $883,700 $883,700 2.154 $19,035 +2.33%

Permit information for 15 Wordsworth Road, 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 0.49
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 0.80
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.80
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.80
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.80
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.80
Glenwood Elementary School 10 Public K-4 378 1.19
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School 9 Public 1-5 328 1.57
Washington Elementary School 9 Public 1-5 310 1.72
Deerfield Elementary School 7 Public K-4 402 1.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 0.80
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 0.80
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 0.80
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 0.96
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.69
L C Johnson Summit Middle School 7 Public 6-8 942 2.02
Millburn Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,133 2.03
Chatham Middle School 7 Public 6-8 877 2.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kent Place School NR Private PK-12 621 1.69
Oratory Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 373 1.69
Summit Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,161 1.95
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 2.05
Eclc Of New Jersey NR Private 1-12 177 2.16
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child NR Private PK, K-12 504 2.32
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy NR Private PK-12 727 2.47
Monmouth Court Campus NR Public 9-12 0 2.77
Jonathan Dayton High School 5 Public 9-12 659 2.82
Chatham High School 8 Public 9-12 1,231 3.02

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The development at 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 has a total of 3,054 square feet.

When was 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the sale price?

15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold on 10/12/2000 for $501,000.

What is the assessed value of 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is currently assessed at $1,336,000.

What are the property taxes for 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

The property taxes for 15 Wordsworth Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 total $26,973.

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