Last Sold Price
5 beds4,900 sqft$361/sqft
55 Athens Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Description

Sophisticated home on 0.68 acre private resort-like property on a quiet street. Soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights & hardwood floors. Large elegant living room with fireplace & elegant DR. Large family room with high ceiling off stunning black & white kitchen. 2 tier deck off family room & DR. Dramatic MBR suite has vaulted ceiling, luxurious marble master bath, WIC, dressing area, sitting room & office. Oversized BRs & large updated baths, sunny rooms, hardwood floors & natural light thruout. BRAND...Sophisticated home on 0.68 acre private resort-like property on a quiet street. Soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights & hardwood floors. Large elegant living room with fireplace & elegant DR. Large family room with high ceiling off stunning black & white kitchen. 2 tier deck off family room & DR. Dramatic MBR suite has vaulted ceiling, luxurious marble master bath, WIC, dressing area, sitting room & office. Oversized BRs & large updated baths, sunny rooms, hardwood floors & natural light thruout. BRAND NEW Generator, BRAND NEW Roof & freshly stained exterior. Large level yard, allows resort-like living, all season views of serene property. Tranquil environment, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Pristine 5 BR 4.5 bath residence ready to move-into, 2 offices for today's work-at-home & zoom room needs
LISTING CLOSED: 11/01/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by BINALI PATEL • RE/MAX ACHIEVERS

Property Details for 55 Athens Road

Status
MLS #
3734487
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$29,101 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.68 AC / 29,620 SF
Style
Custom Home
Directions
White Oak Ridge Road to Athens
Days On Market
7
Primary Style
Custom Home
Section/Subdiv/Development
DEERFIELD

Location

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Building Information for 55 Athens Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,620 SF

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$11,409 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,984

Property Taxes

$2,425

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Athens Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: DEERFIELD
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 7
  • Renovated Year: 1995
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4502
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Chocolate
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 55.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom1,FullBath,SepEnter
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Athens Rd
  • Zip Code: 07078-1351
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: $29,101
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1511000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-04502-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Disposal, Dryer, KitExhFn, Microwav, Refrig, OvenSelf, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 4900.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 7
  • Approximate Lot Size: IRREG .6772AC
  • Total Acres: 0.68
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1960
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 702700.0
  • Assessment Land: 808300.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 Units, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, 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: 3 Units, Forced Hot Air, Humidifier on Furnace
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Curbs, Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, CeilCath, CedrClst, CeilHigh, Intercom, JacuzTyp, SecurSys, Skylight, StereoSy, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 28x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x11
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 19x19
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 27x12
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 30x20
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,GarEnter,Leisure,MaidQrtr,Office,OutEntrn
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x9
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 16x13
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 12x9
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GreatRm,InsdEntr,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,MudRoom,OutEntrn,Pantry,Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathMain,Loft,Office,SittngRm
  • Other Level Rooms: Loft
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 17
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Leisure Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 6: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 55 Athens Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3734487

$1,767,500
Oct 30, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3734487

Sep 21, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477164646

$1,750,000

+2.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3734487

$1,767,500
10/30/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3734487

09/21/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477164646

$1,750,000

+2.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 55 Athens Road

Taxable ValueLand$808,300Additions$754,200Total$1,562,500
Tax Record2025$31,547 ($2,629 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,658 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,658 SqFtStories2Lot Size29,499 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958CountyESSEXAPN12-04502-0000-00007

Schools near 55 Athens 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
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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