Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
38 Sherwood Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Handsome Tudor w/stunning architectural details, leaded stained glass windows, bay window seat, beautiful landscaping. Grand staircase w/2 story window, large great room w/FP and sun room or office was all rebuilt. Elegant DR w/built-ins, kit has door to private yard, separate breakfast area + small BR & bath on 1st level. 4 BR's & 2 baths on 2nd floor, Master BR is very spacious with walk-in closet +2 more closets, huge attic storage runs the width of the house. Walk out lower level rec room with...Handsome Tudor w/stunning architectural details, leaded stained glass windows, bay window seat, beautiful landscaping. Grand staircase w/2 story window, large great room w/FP and sun room or office was all rebuilt. Elegant DR w/built-ins, kit has door to private yard, separate breakfast area + small BR & bath on 1st level. 4 BR's & 2 baths on 2nd floor, Master BR is very spacious with walk-in closet +2 more closets, huge attic storage runs the width of the house. Walk out lower level rec room with fireplace and big windows, lots of storage, utilities. Newer furnace, air conditioning, electric & lots of restoration work done to foundation w/complete drainage water proofing and hardscape work in front and back. Very private in back with new driveway, patio and room for swings in the grass.

Listing Agents

  1. Karen Eastman Bigos

    Karen Eastman Bigos

    Listing Agent

    TOWNE REALTY GROUP, LLC

    karenbigos@compass.com

    P: (201) 417-1600

    M: (201) 417-1600

  • Listed by: DANIEL CANNIZZO
Listing closed: 09/15/2016 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3295688

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,050,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

106.2%

Short Hills, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of TOWNE REALTY GROUP, LLC, Karen Eastman Bigos

Sold By WEICHERT REALTORS, MARGARET M. MORREALE

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Property Information for 38 Sherwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $32,288 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Tudor
  • Directions: Hobart to Hillside to Sherwood or OSR RD to Nottingham. Entry to Sherwood at the intersection of Nottingham and Sherwood with flagpole in front
  • Days On Market: 72
  • Primary Style: Tudor
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Old SH Nottingham
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-5
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: HARTSHORN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 60
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1504
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Taupe,beig
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 38.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Sherwood Rd
  • Zip Code: 07078-2069
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $32,288
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1533900.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-01504-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Freezer, OvnWElec, CookElec, Dishwshr, Disposal
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Approximate Lot Size: 139X 100X 70 X 160
  • Total Acres: 0.38
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1926
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 955600.0
  • Assessment Land: 578300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Amenities: Billiards Room, Storage
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Stone, Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Drapes, Walk-In Closet, Security System, Fire Extinguisher, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Stereo System, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Slate, Imitation Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout, Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 22x21
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 11x18
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x19
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Rec Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 30x9
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Rec Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Living Room Dim: 29x21
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 11x7
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x17
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 9x9
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 25x20
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Sunroom, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room, Entrance Vestibule
  • Level 2 Rooms: BathOthr,4+Bedrms,BathMain,SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: SittngRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Sunroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Rec Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 38 Sherwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3295688

$1,350,000
Sep 12, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #616355048

$1,350,000
Apr 6, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3295688

$1,425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3295688

$1,350,000
09/12/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #616355048

$1,350,000
04/06/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3295688

$1,425,000

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

Public Records for 38 Sherwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$823,500Additions$642,500Total$1,466,000
Tax Record2025$29,599 ($2,467 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,651 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,651 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,353 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927CountyESSEXAPN12-01504-0000-00008

Schools near 38 Sherwood 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 Sherwood Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$1,350,000
5
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$1,625,000
3,140
19,467
$1,357,500
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