52 Athens Road

Sold 2/14/25
Sold 2/14/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,410,000
5 beds

52 Athens Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.48 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Discover the epitome of luxury living in this exquisite custom expanded brick home, perfectly situated in the prestigious Deerfield neighborhood of Short Hills. This expansive residence offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.Greeted by a grand double entry foyer that enhances the sense of space and light, the generously sized rooms throughout the home create a comfortable and versatile living environment, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining.The main level features a formal living room, dining room...Discover the epitome of luxury living in this exquisite custom expanded brick home, perfectly situated in the prestigious Deerfield neighborhood of Short Hills. This expansive residence offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.Greeted by a grand double entry foyer that enhances the sense of space and light, the generously sized rooms throughout the home create a comfortable and versatile living environment, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining.The main level features a formal living room, dining room and family room . Steps away you will find 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths.The 2nd floor boasts a sumptuous owner's suite complete with expansive closets and storage, and dedicated office space, offering a private retreat within the home. This luxurious sanctuary is designed to meet all your needs with elegance and style.The lower level features a walkout recreation room, bedroom, a full bath, office and plenty of storage space.The flat and level backyard is ready to welcome you on the large patio, perfect for hosting summer gatherings and BBQs.Make 52 Athens Rd your new address today!
Listing closed: 02/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3937164
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Property Information for 52 Athens Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $26,545 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2%
  • Compensation Remarks: MLS Fee $125
  • Style: Custom Home
  • Directions: Troy to Athens
  • Days On Market: 8
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Deerfield

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,908 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: DEERFIELD
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 10
  • Renovated Year: 2001
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4503
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Brick
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 52.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Athens Rd
  • Zip Code: 07078-1352
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $26,545
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1357100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-04503-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, RgOvGas, OvnWElec, WineRefr
  • Lot Identifier: 7
  • Approximate Lot Size: IRREG .4820 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.48
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1959
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 563400.0
  • Assessment Land: 793700.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Services: Fiber Optic, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 3 Units, Baseboard - Electric, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Metal Fence, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, CeilCath, CedrClst, AlrmFire, FireExtg, CeilHigh, SecurSys, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 16x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 16x16
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 17x21
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Gas Fireplace
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x11
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x23
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Office, Rec Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x13
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 21x32
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3Bedroom,BathOthr,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,LivingRm,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Office
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Office
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 52 Athens Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3937164

$2,410,000—
Feb 11, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552668847

$2,410,000—
Dec 16, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3937164

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3937164

$2,410,000
02/11/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552668847

$2,410,000
12/16/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3937164

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Public records

52 Athens Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

4,226 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,226 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

20,996 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 52 Athens Road

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Deerfield 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
Deerfield 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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