29 Wordsworth Rd

Short Hills, NJ 07078

$2,350,000
Last Sold Price
5
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Sold 12/11/25
Sold 12/11/25

Description

Fabulous expanded & renovated Colonial-Split in highly desirable Poets Section! Stunning gourmet eat-in kitchen, crisp white cabinets, quartz counters, top of the line stainless steel appliances, new Miele DW & new Wolf gas range w/gas FP & vaulted ceiling, pantry, 2 oversized Franke sinks w/ 2 disposals, desk area, wine rack totally open to Family rm w/ 5 new skylights, perfect open floor plan. Living rm w/ bay window, gas FP, dining rm w/ French doors. All new light fixtures 1st level, gleaming...Fabulous expanded & renovated Colonial-Split in highly desirable Poets Section! Stunning gourmet eat-in kitchen, crisp white cabinets, quartz counters, top of the line stainless steel appliances, new Miele DW & new Wolf gas range w/gas FP & vaulted ceiling, pantry, 2 oversized Franke sinks w/ 2 disposals, desk area, wine rack totally open to Family rm w/ 5 new skylights, perfect open floor plan. Living rm w/ bay window, gas FP, dining rm w/ French doors. All new light fixtures 1st level, gleaming refinished hardwood floors, great entertaining space w/ powder room tucked into long entrance hall w/ 2 closets. 2nd level features 3 bedrooms, 2 gorgeous newer baths w/ skylights including the original primary bedroom w/ 2 walk-in closets & a beautiful, large en-suite bath. 3rd level up a few steps & features a luxurious primary suite, all freshly painted, w/2 single closets & 1 walk-in closet off of the spa-like bath w/ double sinks, skylight + oversized shower. Few steps up is a HUGE attic w/tons of storage & attic fan. Ground level features a large rec room w/ 3 windows, cedar closet, office / 5th bedroom w/ separate entrance & powder room. New HVAC 2024, Smart House features heat,AC,garage security, new gas hot water heater 2022, new roof 2021, new garage doors 2025,EV charger 2024. Ideally located on a quiet street in the Poets section walking distance to Hartshorn Elementary School (ranked #3 in NJ), & Gero Park, the town's recreation center w/ tennis, golf & town pool.
  1. Listed by ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA • WEICHERT REALTORS

Property Details for 29 Wordsworth Road

Style
Custom Home
Directions
Browning Rd to Thackeray Dr to Wordsworth Rd -also off of Tennyson Dr.
Days On Market
28
Primary Style
Custom Home
Section/Subdiv/Development
Poets Section
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 09:18 PM

Property Details for 29 Wordsworth Road

StatusSold
MLS #3991987
Days on Market28
Taxes$26,289 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
CountyEssex County
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Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

Sold By COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC, Peter DeCicco

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Building Information for 29 Wordsworth Road

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF

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Property Information for 29 Wordsworth Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: HARTSHORN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 28
  • Renovated Year: 2022
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 5106
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 29.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Wordsworth Rd
  • Zip Code: 07078-2926
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $26,289
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1326400.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-05106-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener, Pull Down Stairs
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, JennType, OvnWElec, Washer, WatrFltr
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 7
  • Approximate Lot Size: IRREG .3328AC
  • Total Acres: 0.33
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1951
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 593100.0
  • Assessment Land: 733300.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV, Fiber Optic, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, CeilCath, CedrClst, CeilHigh, SecurSys, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallTub, StereoSy, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x10
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x12
  • Easement Desc: Drain
  • Easement: Yes
  • Family Room Dim: 24x20
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x18
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 21x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry Room, Powder Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 14x13
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 28x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 5: Breakfast
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 29 Wordsworth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3991987

$2,350,000—
Dec 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925170402

$2,350,000

+3.5% / yr

Nov 7, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3991987

—
Oct 10, 2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3991987

$2,388,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3991987

$2,499,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3991987

$2,388,000—
Jun 5, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3831336

$2,153,000—
Jun 2, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513686615

$2,153,000—
Mar 15, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3831336

—
Mar 6, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3831202

—
Mar 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3831336

$1,850,000—
Mar 2, 2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3831202

$1,850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3991987

$2,350,000
12/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925170402

$2,350,000

+3.5% / yr

11/07/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3991987

—
10/10/2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3991987

$2,388,000
10/10/2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3991987

$2,499,000
10/10/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3991987

$2,388,000
06/05/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3831336

$2,153,000
06/02/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513686615

$2,153,000
03/15/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3831336

—
03/06/2023

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3831202

—
03/03/2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3831336

$1,850,000
03/02/2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3831202

$1,850,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 29 Wordsworth Road

Taxable ValueLand$733,300Additions$593,100Total$1,326,400
Tax Record2024$26,289 ($2,191 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,807 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,807 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,497 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyESSEXAPN12 05106-0000-00007

Schools near 29 Wordsworth Road

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hartshorn Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Millburn Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Millburn Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Washington School
Public - 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hartshorn Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Millburn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Millburn Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Washington School
Public5

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