Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,405 sqft$526/sqft
38 Browning Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$526/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Picture-perfect, beautifully remodeled custom home w/5 BR, 4.2 bths, several stunning additions. Ideally located on quiet street in the heart of Poet Section on a level lot, backing up to serene woods. Amazing house for entertaining, fabulous open floor plan, easy flow between indoors/outdoors. 1st level features graceful living rm w/FP, dining rm w/ elegant craftsmanship & wainscoting. Gourmet chef's dream kitchen w/island, top-of-the-line Thermador/Marvel/SubZero appliances, breakfast rm w/abundant...Picture-perfect, beautifully remodeled custom home w/5 BR, 4.2 bths, several stunning additions. Ideally located on quiet street in the heart of Poet Section on a level lot, backing up to serene woods. Amazing house for entertaining, fabulous open floor plan, easy flow between indoors/outdoors. 1st level features graceful living rm w/FP, dining rm w/ elegant craftsmanship & wainscoting. Gourmet chef's dream kitchen w/island, top-of-the-line Thermador/Marvel/SubZero appliances, breakfast rm w/abundant sunlight, access view of lush outdoor entertaining space. Enormous family room with dazzling shiplap vaulted ceiling & spectacular views of the private backyard. Contemporary powder rm, grand deck, fenced backyard & expansive wooded views. 2nd level w:large en-suite bedroom, WIC, 2 more BR, full bath w/ 2 sinks/large vanity. 7 steps up to luxurious primary BR suite w/soaring 13 ft coffered ceiling, shaker panel accent wall, walk-out balcony, big custom WIC, spa-like bath, soaking tub, 2nd laundry. Another huge BR w/vaulted ceiling, designer bath, charming WIC. Main laundry rm, half bath, mudroom on the ground flr. Bsmnt w/media room, rec room, lots of storage. Handsome hardwd floors, new roof, new windows, custom window treatments, designer light fixtures, Ring doorbell & security, wired for surround sound system, garage w/Tesla wall charger& more. Walk to Gero Park (0.6 miles)! Close to top schools, Millburn restaurants, shops, Short Hills Mall & NYC train. This gem won't last!

Listing Agent

  1. Karen Eastman Bigos

    Karen Eastman Bigos

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    P: (201) 417-1600

    M: (201) 417-1600

Listing closed: 07/07/2022 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3778065

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,411,500

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Short Hills, NJ

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1

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Square Feet
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2

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Location

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, ELIZABETH WINTERBOTTOM

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Property Information for 38 Browning Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $28,101 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Custom Home
  • Directions: White Oak Ridge Rd to Browning Rd
  • Days On Market: 23
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Poet Section
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-5
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: HARTSHORN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 23
  • Renovated Year: 2018
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 5109
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Taupe
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 38.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Browning Rd
  • Zip Code: 07078-1116
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: $28,101
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1450000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-05109-0000-00019-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, Disposal, Dryer, KitExhFn, Microwav, RgOvElec, RgOvGas, Refrig, StkW/D, OvnWElec, OvnWGas, Washer, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 4405.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 19
  • Approximate Lot Size: 85x 168x 96x 158 approx
  • Total Acres: 0.34
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1952
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 716400.0
  • Assessment Land: 733600.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2Units, Forced Hot Air, Humidifier on Furnace
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Amenities: Playground
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Metal Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, CeilCath, CeilHigh, SecurSys, Shades, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub, StereoSy, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Finished-Partially
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 4.2
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 20x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x14
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x13
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x12
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 22x21
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x11
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Media Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 21x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: Laundry,MudRoom,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x11
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x10
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x11
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 25x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,PowderRm,Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Breakfast
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Media Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 38 Browning Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3778065

$2,316,000
Jun 27, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494635715

$2,316,000

+10.9% / yr

Apr 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3778065

$1,978,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3778065

$2,316,000
06/27/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494635715

$2,316,000

+10.9% / yr

04/27/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3778065

$1,978,000

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

Public Records for 38 Browning Road

Taxable ValueLand$733,600Additions$716,400Total$1,450,000
Tax Record2025$29,276 ($2,440 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,429 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,429 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,697 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952CountyESSEXAPN12-05109-0000-00019

Schools near 38 Browning Road

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 38 Browning Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$2,316,000
5
4,405
14,810
3,174
14,797
$4,000,000
2,628
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